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Books in An I CAN READ Book Sports series

  • The Story of Bentley Beaver

    Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Lillian Hoban

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 1, 1984)
    Bentley Beaver grows up, falls in love, marries, has children and grandchildren, and dies after a long and happy life.
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  • Little Bear

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Audio CD (HarperFestival, May 24, 2005)
    Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book. Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn—and love—to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development.Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring:Word-for-word narrationMusic and sound effectsOne version with turn-the-page signalsOne version of uninterrupted reading
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  • Johnny Lion's Book

    Edith Thacher Hurd

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 15, 1970)
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  • Last One In Is A Rotten Egg: An I CAN READ Sports Book

    Leonard Kessler

    Hardcover (Harper & Row Publishers, Aug. 16, 1969)
    "While his friends jump and dive and race in the pool, Freddy is left alone on the side. If he doesn't learn to swim, he will always be the rotten egg."
  • Spider-Man: I Am Spider-Man

    Acton Figueroa

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 1, 2002)
    I used to be Peter Parker ... Now, I am Spider-Man! Everything changed for Peter Parker after a genetically altered spider bit him. He used to be a scrawny high-school student who struggled to defend himself against the bigger, stronger guys in his school.He doesn't have to struggle anymore.With his new spider-like abilities, Peter can spin webs, climb buildings, and sense danger before it happens. Peter can do everything a spider can do, and more. Find out what it's like to be a superhero along with Peter as he adjusts to his new life as Spider-Man.
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  • Plenty of Fish

    Millicent Selsam, Erik Blegvad

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Publishers, March 15, 1960)
    "A young boy buys two goldfish and learns about fish food, the way fish breathe, and why plants are needed in a fish bowl."
  • Minnie and Moo and the Case of the Missing Jelly Donut

    Denys Cazet

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 5, 2006)
    Minnie's jelly donut is gone! Moo is sure it has been stolen. Can the cunning cows stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again?
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  • ALL OUR NOSES ARE HERE & OT PB

    Schwartz Alvin

    Paperback (Trophy, Aug. 28, 1987)
    The noodle-headed Brown family loses their donkey to clever thieves, have trouble making sure everyone has returned from a rowboat ride, and think their reflections in a mirror are another family
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  • Mice at Bat

    Kelly Oechsli

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Aug. 16, 1986)
    When the human baseball game is over, two teams of mice take over the ballpark to play their own championship ball game.
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  • Buzby to the Rescue

    Julia Hoban, John Himmelman

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Buzby the hotel cat does his best to help visiting movie star Serena Lovejoy keep track of her jewels and enjoy her stay at the hotel
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  • Lulu goes to witch school

    Jane O'Connor

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Jan. 1, 1987)
    Lulu starts witch school and meets a classmate who is best at everything.
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  • Weekly Reader Books presents Albert the albatross

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 15, 1961)
    Elementary Reading Level Fiction
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