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Books in Ready-to-Read. Level 2 series

  • Night Creatures

    Wade Cooper

    Paperback (Make Believe Ideas, Oct. 6, 2008)
    Fabulous photographs, eye-catching design, and simple rhyming text constitute this Level 2 reader about nocturnal animals! Hardcover, foil, and an unbeatable price!"My fur is long and black and white.I walk in gardens late at night.If you scare me, I will spraya stinky smell. So stay away!"Children learn about skunks, owls, moths, bats, foxes, jaguars, bush babies, badgers, and kangaroos. The text is written in easy-to-read rhymes and is illustrated with irresistible photographs. Three pages of fun learning activities are designed to both challenge and entertain new readers.
  • The Really Rotten Princess

    Lady Cecily Snodgrass, Mike Lester

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Feb. 7, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Princess Regina, whose behavior is abominable, is sent to a boarding school to learn how to act like a proper princess.
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  • I Am Eva!

    Sarah Willson

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 26, 2008)
    Igor Movie Novelization: In this hilarious and offbeat tale, Igor, the hunch-backed lab assistant of an Evil Scientist from the Kingdom of Malaria, dreams of winning first place in the annual Evil Science Fair and becoming a scientist himself. Igor has some top-secret plans for an evil invention of his own, and through an unexpected twist of fate finally gets his chance to realize his dreams. But instead of creating something evil, he ends up with Eva, a giant, lovable creature who literally cannot hurt a fly, and whose only dream is to become an actress. With just a few days left before the fair, he must find a way to trick her into acting evil. But as Igor’s ambition carries him further and further away, it is ultimately up to his best friends, Scamper and Brain, to help him stay true to himself. Based on the upcoming CGI-animated comedy, Igor, this 128-page novelization features 8 pages of full-color movie photos!I Am Eva! Meet Eva: the giant, lovable creation of Igor, and the hottest new star in Malaria! Follow along as she tells her side of the story, from her rehearsal for a role in Annie, to her discovery of the truth about the audition, to how her dreams of becoming an actress finally came true. This full-color, Level 2 Ready-to-Read is sure to delight young Igor fans and aspiring stars alike!More Than an Igor : Igor may be a lowly, hunch-backed lab assistant, but he has big dreams of becoming an Evil Scientist himself one day. In this easy-to-follow reader, he tells the story of how he made these dreams come true, changing the lives of all in Malaria, and proving to everyone that he truly is more than an Igor. This full-color, Level 2 Ready-to-Read is perfect for young readers between the ages of 5 and 7. The Official 51st Annual Evil Science Fair Program: Fans of Evil Science will go nuts for The Official 51st Annual Evil Science Fair Program! Behold the juicy statistics, destructive details, and infamous history behind all the Evil Scientist contestants and their hideously Evil inventions! Get the dish on their Igors, their girlfriends, and their deep, dark, Evil secrets -it’s all inside this limited collector’s edition! The Secret to Igor Success: In The Secret to Igor's Success, Igor's best friends Scamper and Brain enjoy sharing the spotlight--now that Igor has made it big as a not-so-evil scientist. In separate interviews with Malaria’s favorite TV host, Carl Cristall, Scamper and Brain each tell the story of how they were the real magic behind Igor’s success. This exciting 8 x 8 features two delicious stories in one: check out Carl's interview with Scamper on the front side and then flip the book over and check out what Brain has to say! Fans of Igor's favorite sidekicks will really get a kick out of this book!
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  • The First Day of School

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2009-07-10, April 9, 2009)
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  • Mitchell Is Moving

    Marjorie W. Sharmat, Jose Aruego, Ariane Dewey

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 1, 1996)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. After sixty years in the same old place, Mitchell the dinosaur decides it's time to move. His neighbor, Margo, dreams up ways of stopping him. But nothing can hold Mitchell back. Two weeks later, Mitchell's in a new home, but he's not as happy as he thought he'd be. Can he be missing his best friend?
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  • Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test

    Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 1996)
    Henry and Mudge enroll in Jack Papp's Dog School, but Mudge is not a perfect student--he has other things on his mind. On the last day is the big test. Will Mudge pass and get a gold ribbon? A fine story for beginners, with appealing characters, lifelike situations, and charmingly comical illustrations.--School Library Journal. Full color.
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  • Hoedown Showdown: Spongebob Squarepants

    Kelli Chipponeri

    Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
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  • Ollie the Purple Elephant

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 11, 2011)
    From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home. Until Shelby and Peter find him in the park—and invite him to live with them. Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family. He doesn't have a room to call his own, but he doesn't mind. He is happy. He loves hopscotch and kickball—but most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner.But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie. And neither does the McLaughlins' cat, Ginger. Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night. When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trap—and onto a circus cart. Will he ever be reunited with his family?
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  • Up All Night

    Kim Ostrow, Zina Saunders

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Jan. 6, 2004)
    When Timmy decides that he wants to stay up all night Cosmo and Wanda grant his wish to do away with bedtime altogether. Unfortunately, his parents go to an all-night card game, leaving him with his evil baby-sitter, Vicky! When Timmy decides that he wants to stay up all night Cosmo and Wanda grant his wish to do away with bedtime altogether. Unfortunately, his parents go to an all-night card game, leaving him with his evil baby-sitter, Vicky!
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  • The Spooky Tire

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2009-08-04, Aug. 4, 2009)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Melvin has a flat tire and needs a new one. He rolls into a spooky junkyard and finds just what he needs: a golden! But what happens when a junkyard ghost wants it back?
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  • Lemonade with a Twist: Fairly Oddparents!

    Steven Banks

    Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
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  • Magenta and Me

    Deborah Reber, Don Bishop

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, July 1, 2000)
    Easy, rhyming text combined with rebus pictures to promote word recognition follows Blue as she shows why Magenta is her very best friend, from helping each other at school and sharing a playdate to having lots of fun together. Original.
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