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Books in I Can Read, Level 3 series

  • Dinosaur Time

    Peggy Parish, Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, June 29, 1983)
    Now young children can read about dinosaurs'even how to say their names'by themselves. 'Shouts of welcome will greet this new addition to the Early I Can Read series.' 'H. 'Excellent illustrations . . . a virtual necessity for any library that serves primary-grade children.' 'SLJ.
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  • Fancy Nancy: Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles!

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 6, 2018)
    Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Big Bubble Show!Nancy and Bree can’t wait to go. But when Bree gets sick and has to miss the show, Nancy decides to put on a bubble show of her own. Will Nancy and her classmates be able to put on the best bubble show ever?From the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Fancy Nancy: Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Pinkalicious and the Pirates

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 5, 2018)
    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 a Pinkalicious I Can Read pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new friends.Pinkalicious and Peter go to the hidden cove to meet their friend Aqua, but the mini-mermaid is nowhere in sight. Instead, they see pirates…ARGHH!Pinkalicious and the Pirates 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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  • I Want to Be a Police Officer

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 13, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer. 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.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs.I Want to Be a Police Officer is part of a new 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 Doll

    Kevin Henkes

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Feb. 19, 2013)
    Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the second I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, she is thrilled. The surprise is a doll, and she is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. Penny loves her immediately. She introduces her new doll to Mama and to the babies and to Papa. But then Papa asks what the doll's name is, and Penny realizes that she doesn't know. What should Penny call her?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. Penny and Her Doll is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, coming this fall!
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  • Uncle Elephant

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 9, 1986)
    Another sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing—it ends much too soon.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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  • After the Dinosaurs Box Set: After the Dinosaurs, Beyond the Dinosaurs, The Day the Dinosaurs Died

    Charlotte Lewis Brown, Phil Wilson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 23, 2015)
    Beyond dinosaurs, what strange and powerful creatures lived millions of years ago? This three-book collection introduces beginning readers to the amazing creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs, the giant asteroid that may have killed them, and the incredible mammals that ruled the earth after the dinosaurs died. Written by paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown and with exciting, vivid illustrations from Phil Wilson, this Level Two I Can Read slipcase is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.This slipcase includes the following I Can Read titles:After the DinosaursBeyond the DinosaursThe Day the Dinosaurs DiedCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
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  • Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express

    Eleanor Coerr, Don Bolognese

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 2, 1996)
    A story about Buffalo Bill and his exploits as a pony express rider.
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  • Pinkalicious: Fishtastic!

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 7, 2019)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Pinkalicious and Peter have a magni-fish-cent time down at the dock in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann.Pinkalicious wants to catch the pinkest fish in the sea when she goes fishing with Peter. What they catch isn’t pinkapretty...it’s even better!Pinkalicious: Fishtastic! 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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  • The Berenstain Bears Around the World

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 6, 2016)
    Travel the world in the Anywhere-Anyplace Machine with the Berenstain Bears in this lively addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. From the plains of Africa to the Great Wall of China, there are more sights to see than points on a map! Beginning readers will love discovering fantastic new places alongside their favorite family of bears, complete with vivid and classic illustrations.The Berenstain Bears Around the World 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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  • Amelia Bedelia Bakes Off

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Dec. 28, 2010)
    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. Amelia Bedelia is famous for her baking, but she has her own way of doing things. Lending a hand at the bakery and entering a cake-making contest could be a recipe for disaster!But with a pinch of sweet, a dab of silly, and a heaping helping of fun, Amelia Bedelia creates a cake like no other. 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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  • First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers

    George Shea, Don Bolognese

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 18, 2003)
    This Level Four I Can Read book is a perfect bridge to chapter books for elementary-grade kids—and it introduces the thrilling story of the Wright Brothers, flight pioneers. It's also 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.When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?"Children will identify with the spirit of this boy who enthusiastically volunteered to try out the glider when there wasn't enough wind to lift the grown men," commented School Library Journal, which also praised the "carefully researched" illustrations.First Flight helps build reading confidence and pleasure while engaging young readers with compelling historical fiction.
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