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Books in My First I Can Read Books series

  • Biscuit Loves the Library

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 18, 2014)
    For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! It’s a very special day at the library, Biscuit!It's Read to a Pet Day at the library! There are so many fun things to see and do! Biscuit plays with story-time puppets, visits with friends, and listens to recorded books. Before he goes, a librarian helps him find the activity that he loves most of all. This joyful story will help cultivate a love of books and libraries in children who are learning to read.Biscuit Loves the Library, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers and children who love the library.
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  • What's That, Mittens?

    Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 26, 2009)
    Mittens the kitten is looking for some fun, but he's all alone!When Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he digs and digs until he is face to face, eye to eye, and nose to nose with the big dog who lives next door, Max. With fun read-aloud sounds, What’s That, Mittens? is a fun introduction to reading for the youngest readers.This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.
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  • Mia and the Tiny Toe Shoes

    Robin Farley, Aleksey Ivanov, Olga Ivanov

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 9, 2012)
    Ballerina kitten Mia is back in another charming I Can Read story perfect for fans of Tallulah books and aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Mia loves her dance class, and Mia loves her teacher, Miss Bird. So when Miss Bird asks Mia to help out in the little dancers' class, Mia is excited! She wants to teach the tiny ballerinas to dance, just like Miss Bird teaches Mia. But when the younger girls have trouble with their steps, Mia gets worried. What if the little ballerinas aren't able to do the dance? As always, Mia uses her quick thinking to come up with the perfect solution.Mia and the Tiny Toe Shoes is a My First I Can Read book, perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Mittens, Where Is Max?

    Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 25, 2011)
    Mittens the kitten and Max the dog show that playtime is best when shared with friends!Mittens the kitten wants to play with his friend Max the dog. But where is Max? Mittens looks for all of the places where he can usually find Max, including the doghouse and near his food bowl.But Max is nowhere to be found, until Mittens discovers that Max has been looking for Mittens, too!This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.
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  • Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 1, 2011)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book!Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result—a green, green garden—is something he can cherish and enjoy.Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Otter: The Best Job Ever!

    Sam Garton

    Paperback (Balzer + Bray, June 7, 2016)
    Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!—tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama.Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, just like Otter Keeper. Otter helps Teddy try many different things: an acrobat, an explorer, a cook. But finding the right job is a lot harder than they thought!Otter: The Best Job Ever! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Fancy Nancy: JoJo and Daddy Bake a Cake

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 19, 2017)
    This warm and funny father-daughter cooking story is perfect for sharing on Father's Day or any day!Fancy Nancy’s little sister JoJo and Daddy are busy baking a cake. They’ve mixed the batter, put the cake in the oven, and frosted it—but who is the cake for? Shh . . . it’s a surprise!Beginning readers will love this My First I Can Read that is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and gorgeous illustrationsFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, JoJo and Daddy Bake a Cake is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Little Critter Phonics Fun

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 11, 2012)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he helps kids learn to read!This 12-book program helps build a foundation for a lifetime of reading fun. The simple stories are full of silly Little Critter antics and feature short and long vowel sounds.Reviewed by a phonics expert, each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while having fun with Little Critter. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and "decode" unfamiliar ones. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
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  • Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 26, 2011)
    Honor dad on Father's Day or any day with this funny and touching story about Little Critter pitching in to "help" his dad.Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, spends the whole day with his dad in this My First I Can Read book.From getting rid of a beehive to working in the yard and going to the store, Little Critter wants to be the world’s best helper. Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn't stop Little Critter from trying his hardest!Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young children..
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  • Mittens at School

    Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 26, 2012)
    Mittens the sweet little kitten makes trouble when Nick brings him to school for show-and-tell. Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year!At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick’s class. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.
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  • Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin

    Kallie George, Oriol Vidal

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 25, 2017)
    Feather, Flap, and Spike are on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to decorate in this sweet story about autumn fun.Spike thinks all the pumpkins they find are perfect, indeed: for juggling, leaping over, and bowling! But what will they do when Spike accidentally squishes all the perfect pumpkins that the ducklings find? These silly siblings learn one way a squished pumpkin can still be perfect—for making pumpkin pie! Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Biscuit Meets the Class Pet

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 22, 2009)
    For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Hop, hop!There's someone new at Biscuit's house--Nibbles, the class pet, has come for a visit. Nibbles likes exploring Biscuit's home and wants to play with all of Biscuit's toys. Biscuit isn't sure if he is ready to share with Nibbles, but soon Biscuit realizes that he likes having a visitor after all!Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
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