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Books in I Can Read! series

  • Amelia Bedelia and the Cat

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 28, 2009)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Leave it to Amelia Bedelia to find a real cat on a day it's "raining cats and dogs." She names him Tiger, and in no time, the two are inseparable and as happy as clams. But then Tiger gets into trouble. Will Amelia Bedelia go out on a limb to save him? The cat's out of the bag—this is an irresistible Amelia Bedelia adventure!This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut

    Denys Cazet

    Paperback (HarperCollins, 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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  • Mad Maddie Maxwell: Biblical Values, Level 1

    Stacie K.B. Maslyn, Jane Schettle

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, June 10, 2007)
    Maddie stormed out of her room. Her jump rope was missing. She yelled at her brother and sisters, “You took it!” What really happened to the jump rope? Who will have to say sorry? And who will have to forgive?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
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  • Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

    Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 17, 2020)
    Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. 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.Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees 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 Big Balloon Race, Level 3

    Eleanor Coerr, Carolyn Croll

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 6, 1984)
    This Level 3 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.Ariel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800's. Carolyn Croll's pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race, and will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur: Big Reading Collection: 5 Books Featuring Danny and His Friend the Dinosaur!

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 26, 2017)
    This five-book set includes the best-loved paperback classics about Danny and his prehistoric pal. A box set with handle and Velcro closure, it's a perfect starter library for a young reader on the go, as well as for the reading nook at home or in a classroom. A popular birthday or holiday gift for dinosaur-loving young readers!Danny and his best buddy, the dinosaur, always embark on dinosaur-size adventures when they are together! This collection features the classics Danny and the Dinosaur; Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!; Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp, Danny and the Dinosaur: Too Tall; and Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy.These are Level One I Can Read books that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Pinkalicious: The Royal Tea Party

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 13, 2014)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers another pinkatastic I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!Pinkalicious is crowning Goldie as Princess Goldilicious and throws a royal tea party to celebrate. Of course, that means tea, sandwiches, and lots and lots of pinkerrific decorations! But Peter has a few creative ideas of his own for the party—right before all the guests arrive! Will the perfect party turn into a royal mess?This is a Level 1 I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, June 29, 2004)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Pony Scouts: Really Riding!

    Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 29, 2010)
    With a riding lesson and a sleepover all planned out, the Pony Scouts couldn't be any happier . . . until they discover a big surprise!
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  • Zack's Alligator

    Shirley Mozelle, James Watts

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 19, 1995)
    When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain. But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator!Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can do cartwheels? Bridget the alligator is the silly, sassy star of this funny Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Fox the Tiger

    Corey R. Tabor

    Paperback (Balzer + Bray, Aug. 14, 2018)
    Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever?In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.
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  • Ben Franklin Thinks Big

    Sheila Keenan, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 6, 2018)
    The life of Ben Franklin, a key leader in the founding of the United States, is introduced in this early reader biography. 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.Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklin’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations, including Franklin’s electrical machine invention and his leaf print money that couldn’t be counterfeited.Ben Franklin Thinks Big 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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