Browse all books

Books in I Can Read, Level 1: Fancy Nancy series

  • The Berenstain Bears Around the World

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 6, 2016)
    Travel the world in the Anywhere-Anyplace Machine with the Berenstain Bears in this lively addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. From the plains of Africa to the Great Wall of China, there are more sights to see than points on a map! Beginning readers will love discovering fantastic new places alongside their favorite family of bears, complete with vivid and classic illustrations.The Berenstain Bears Around the World is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
    J
  • Amazing Sharks!

    Sarah L. Thomson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 10, 2006)
    Did you know that some sharks can . . .glow in the dark!grow to be as long as a fire truck!lose thousands of teeth during their lives!feel electricity in the water!Filled with outstanding photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Sharks! is a new title in an exciting nonfiction I Can Read Book series. The series explores the amazing animals that share our world and how we can help them survive.
    O
  • Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 22, 2013)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!A fun Pinkalicious I Can Read story about a cupcake adventure from New York Times bestselling author Victoria KannJoin Pinkalicious on a cupcake adventure! Mr. Swizzle has a surprise for everyone in town: a brand-new cupcake machine! Pinka-de-licious! But when the cupcakes don’t come out, Pinkalicious sneaks inside the machine to see what’s going on. She ends up with an even bigger treat than she imagined! Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity is a Level One I Can Read adventure and is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.
    J
  • The Berenstain Bears Play Football!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The Berenstain Bears are ready to play football in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The family cannot wait to watch the Grizzly Bowl! As they wait for the big game to start, the cubs huddle outside to play football. Will Brother score the winning touchdown in time?The Berenstain Bears Play Football! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
    J
  • Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 30, 2008)
    Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. When she finds out her class will visit the planetarium she is ecstatic—that's a fancy word for excited. But when it starts to rain Nancy is afraid she might not be able to see the stars. Will the rain keep Nancy from watching stars sparkle?Fancy Nancy Sees Stars is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
    L
  • Father Bear Comes Home

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 25, 1978)
    Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him—even if he doesn’t bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for!Little Bear, his family, and his friends have taken their places beside such other beloved animals of fiction as Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Mole. Beginning readers will enjoy reading about the adventures of Little Bear as he goes fishing, gets the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea. The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books about Little Bear has continued across generations. These timeless classics feature beautiful, detailed illustrations from Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.With short chapters and sweet, appealing stories, the Little Bear stories work well for lap reading or in a classroom or library setting. And Father Bear Comes Home is especially nice for dads and kids to share together, on Father's Day or any day.
    I
  • Morris Goes to School

    B. Wiseman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 7, 1983)
    Morris the Moose can’t read or count, so he decides to go to school. After a day of ABCs and 123s, Morris is thrilled with all that he has learned.This classic silly Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. For fans of Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, or anyone who loves to read silly stories about animals.
    J
  • Fancy Nancy Collector's Quintet

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 22, 2009)
    This box set contains five of the most enchanting stories from the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series: Fancy Nancy at the Museum, Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris, Fancy Nancy Sees Stars, Poison Ivy Expert and The Dazzling Book Report. The box has a velcro closure and plastic handles.
    M
  • The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 1, 2015)
    The Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in on the game. It’s fun to fight evildoers, but when a young neighbor falls off his bike, the Bear siblings get to be real-life heroes!The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
    J
  • Long, Tall Lincoln

    Jennifer Dussling, Chin Ko

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 20, 2017)
    Abraham Lincoln didn’t look like a president. He didn’t always act like a president, either—he liked to wrestle with his sons and tell jokes. But he always fought for fairness, freedom, and unity.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Abraham Lincoln’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book. Complete with a timeline, photographs, and little-known facts about the United States’ sixteenth president: the long and tall Abraham Lincoln.Long, Tall Lincoln is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
    J
  • Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 7, 2019)
    You know Splat the Cat from his bestselling picture books and Level One stories. Now get ready to graduate with Splat into Level Two readers and find out what funny adventures Splat will get into next!School’s out, and Splat can’t wait to visit the waterpark, but first he needs make some money—selling lemonade!Splat opens a lemonade stand to make enough money to buy a ticket to the Super Jump Water Park. But when Spike opens another lemonade stand right across the street, Splat is in for some friendly competition. He’s going to have to think fast to beat his rival!Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Beginning readers ready for Level Two will love this fun Splat the Cat adventure.
    K
  • My Weird School: Class Pet Mess!

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 20, 2017)
    A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 11 million books!Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet! Alexia hopes it is something cool, like a snake. But is she ready to take care of the pet, or will it be one weird mess? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest—and most fun!—school around.My Weird School: Class Pet Mess is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
    L