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Books in I Can Read Level 1 series

  • Sammy the Seal

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 5, 2000)
    Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read! This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children."So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • I Want to Be a Pilot

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 5, 2019)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt Ro and I visit the Air Fair, I meet pilots who fly seaplanes, hot air balloons, cargo planes—and more!I Want to Be a Pilot is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Penny and Her Song

    Kevin Henkes

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Aug. 21, 2012)
    Meet Penny, the sweet and curious mouse, in Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes’s instant classic story for young readers, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny comes home from school, she is ready to sing her song. But the babies are sleeping, and Mama and Papa are worried that Penny will wake them up. Oh, but it is a good song, a really wonderful song . . . and Penny wants more than anything to sing it. Will it ever be the right time to sing it? Penny and Her Song is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Kevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge.Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, coming this fall!
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  • George Washington: The First President

    Sarah Albee, Chin Ko

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 5, 2017)
    The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical illustrations at the back of book—complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts about the United States’ first president. Kids will learn about George Washington's spy ring, and how one of his dogs was named Sweetlips! George Washington: The First President is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • The Littlest Leaguer

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 25, 2008)
    Of all the players in the little league, Harold was the littlest.No matter how hard he tries, Harold is no good at baseball. The ground balls always bounce over his head, and his little legs never get him to the pop flies fast enough. So the only place Coach Lombardi puts him is on the bench. Until one day, during a very important game, Harold gets his big chance to show that being little isn't so bad after all.
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  • The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 28, 2017)
    The Berenstain Bears are ready to cheer on their favorite baseball team in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The family enjoys everything the ball game has to offer, from the seventh-inning stretch to catching a fly ball. Papa even takes a shot as the team’s mascot! The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was an Orca

    Sandra Markle

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 17, 2017)
    Dive into the lives of orcas with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of orcas in the wild! What if you wished you were an orca? And then you became one? An orca is an amazing kind of whale. Could you eat like an orca? Sleep like an orca? Live in an orca family? And would you want to? Find out! This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about orcas in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity about how to communicate like an orca!Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was an Orca is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • 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.
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  • Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll

    Nancy Parent, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 5, 2019)
    It’s time for a tea party, but Nancy’s doll, Marabelle, is nowhere to be found! Nancy and Bree will have to be sleuths (which is a fancy way of saying people who solve mysteries!) to crack the case of the disappearing doll. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Danny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can’t wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over?Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection: 5 I Can Read Paperbacks!

    Various

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 17, 2019)
    Five Disney Junior Fancy Nancy I Can Reads are available together in one box set, complete with a carry-along handle and Velcro closure.Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection is full of fancy fun, with handle and Velcro closure—the perfect starter library for a young reader on the go! This Level 1 five-book box set includes these stories:Fancy Nancy: Chez NancyFancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her MarkFancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing DollFancy Nancy: Shoe La La Fancy Nancy: Toodle-oo, Miss MooDisney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy at everything she does—from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
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  • Pinkalicious and the Pinkatastic Zoo Day

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 14, 2012)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!It's Teddy Bear Day at the zoo, and Pinkalicious and Peter are having a pinkatastic time with their teddy bears. The day is perfect until a sneaky monkey with an eye for teddy bears scoops up Pinkalicious's bear. How can Pinkalicious stop her from monkeying around?Pinkalicious and the Pinkatastic Zoo Day is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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