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Books in Green Light Readers Level 3 series

  • Favorite Stories from Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Spring Babies

    Erica Silverman, Betsy Lewin

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 10, 2016)
    It's springtime on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals: a newborn calf, a frisky puppy, and a nest of little barn owls. Her best friend Cocoa the horse is not so excited. Babies are a lot of work! But they are also sweet, as Cocoa and beginning readers will discover in this delightful addition to Green Light Readers. Short sentences and simple dialogue keep newly independent readers engaged and confident.
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  • Celebrating Louisiana: 50 States to Celebrate

    Jane Kurtz, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2016)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! Today he's visiting Louisiana, the Pelican State. His first stop is New Orleans for the Mardi Gras parade. He's going to sample Cajun cooking, listen to jazz, ride riverboats and tour eery swamps and beautiful mansions too. Together, you will discover what makes Louisiana a state to celebrate. Includes maps and learning activities. Colorful, you-are-there illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!
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  • Perrazo y Perrito se meten en problemas/Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble

    Dav Pilkey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 8, 2018)
    Una aventura bilingüe español-inglés con Perrazo y Perrito de Dav Pilkey. Mejores amigos tienen que saber compartir . . . ¡en este caso saber compartir la culpa! A Spanish/English bilingual adventure with Dav Pilkey's Big Dog and Little Dog. Best friends have to be great at sharing--in this case, sharing the blame! When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug of war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing—in this case, sharing the blame! With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life through his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in both Spanish and English (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus skill-building activity section at the back of the book.
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  • Celebrating Arizona: 50 States to Celebrate

    Marion Dane Bauer, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 8, 2013)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! He's on a mission to visit all fifty states. Today he is visiting Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. His first stop is the Grand Canyon for a mule ride to the bottom, where he'll board a raft and row the mighty rapids of the Colorado River. Then he will visit the Navajo Nation, a town from the Wild West, and the Painted Desert. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Arizona. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate.This entertaining and educational mix of travel, geography, history, and pop culture includes maps and learning activities. Great for beginning readers!
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  • Bradford Street Buddies: Springtime Blossoms

    Jerdine Nolen, Michelle Henninger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 14, 2017)
    CHIRP! CHIRP! CHIRP! It’s springtime on Bradford Street. Jada and Jamal are searching for signs of spring. So are their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell. But the most surprising sign of spring awaits them at school the next day . . . a surprise that blossoms into a colorful plan to beautify the schoolyard just in time for Earth Day. Get set to dig in and join the neighborhood fun with the Bradford Street Buddies!
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  • A Big Surprise

    Kristi T. Butler, Pamela Paparone

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2005)
    It's Mouse's birthday—and her friends Dog, Frog, Cat, Fox, and Snake have something special in store!
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  • Meet Woof and Quack

    Jamie Swenson, Ryan Sias

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 10, 2017)
    Meet Woof and Quack, a fun pair of pals who defy dog and duck stereotypes. Woof absolutely does not like to fetch—not a ball, not a banana, not that lovely cake. Good thing Quack likes to fetch! The results are laugh-out-loud comical in the debut of this exuberant beginning reader series that’s perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie and Ballet Cat. Story unfolds in speech bubbles on colorful pages brimming with easy-to-read banter, fun-to-repeat phrases, and silly sound effects—SWOOSH! WHOOSH! WOBBLE! SPLAT!
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  • Celebrating Georgia: 50 States to Celebrate

    Jane Kurtz, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 25, 2015)
    "The titles in this series are perfect for reports on the fifty states." —Kiss the Book blog Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Georgia, the Peach State. His first stop is a peach festival to bake the world's biggest peach cobbler. Then he's headed to a farm to pick peanuts and pecans. He'll also explore the cities of Savannah and Atlanta. Join Mr. Geo and discover what makes Georgia a state to celebrate. Includes maps and fun facts. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!
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  • The Hat

    Holly Keller

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, March 1, 2005)
    Pam has a hat--until the wind blows it away. Will she and her friend Dan be able to catch it?
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  • JOE ON THE GO

    Peggy Perry Anderson

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 7, 2012)
    It’s the Frog family reunion, and all of Joe’s relatives have gathered together. Everybody’s having fun—everyone except for Joe. With so many Frogs around, you’d think that surely somebody would play with Joe, but everyone says he’s too big, too small, too fast, or too slow. No matter where poor Joe turns, all he hears is “no” . . . until a very special guest arrives—someone with an appreciation for Joe and his boundless energy, someone who even has her own set of wheels.Bright, appealing illustrations feature Joe’s mishaps with all kinds of things that go: tricycles, skateboards, roller skates, and more.
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  • Celebrating Massachusetts: 50 States to Celebrate

    Marion Dane Bauer, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 10, 2014)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Massachusetts, the Bay State. His first stop is Boston for a huge Fourth of July celebration. Then he'll ride the Swan Boats, re-enact the Boston Tea Party, and walk the historic Freedom Trail. He'll also meet "Pilgrims," ride bikes on Cape Cod, hike the beautiful Berkshires, and much, much more. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Massachusetts. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. Includes maps and learning activities. Colorful, you-are-there illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!
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  • Try Your Best

    Robert McKissack, Joe Cepeda

    Paperback (Sandpiper, April 1, 2004)
    Ann doesn't think she is very good at sports. Will she have any fun at her school's Sports Day? There's only one way to find out--she'll have to try her best!
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