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Books in I Can Read Books: Level 3 series

  • Pony Scouts: Runaway Ponies!

    Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 28, 2012)
    The Pony Scouts are having a sleepover at Jill’s house! They get to tend to the ponies day and night. But when one of the girls forgets to latch a stall, it’s the Scouts to the rescue!
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  • In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

    Alvin Schwartz, Dirk Zimmer

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 14, 1984)
    Creak...Crash...BOO!Shivering skeletons, ghostly pirates, chattering corpses, and haunted graveyards...all to chill your bones! Share these seven spine-tingling stories in a dark, dark room.
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  • Shazam!: A Shazam Showdown

    Alexandra West, Aleksandar Zolotic

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 26, 2019)
    Shazam! is coming to theaters in Spring 2019 from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer, and more.Based on New Line Cinema’s major motion picture, Shazam: A Shazam Showdown is a uniquely illustrated Level 3 I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.As one of the world’s greatest super heroes, Shazam is unmatched…that is, until he meets the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. Discover how Shazam battles his greatest foe yet and ultimately learns how a true hero saves the day!
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  • 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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  • Hill Of Fire

    Thomas P. Lewis, Joan Sandin

    Paperback (HarperTrophy, Jan. 1, 1971)
    "El Monstruo!"Every day is the same for Pablo's father. Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!
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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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  • The Smallest Cow in the World

    Katherine Paterson, Jane Clark Brown

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 30, 1993)
    Moving is not easy.Rosie is the meanest cow in the world -- and Marvin's best friend. When his family moves to a new farm, Marvin is sad and lonely . . . until he finds Rosie again. But now she's making a lot of trouble for everyone. Will she and Marvin ever adjust to the changes of a new life in a new place?
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  • Amazing Whales!

    Sarah L. Thomson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 21, 2006)
    How big are whales? How do whales breathe in the ocean? Do they live alone or in groups? Why are so many whales in danger? Read and find out in this Level Two I Can Read that is perfect for beginning readers and animal lovers who can read on their own but still need a little help. Filled with breathtaking, full-color photographs of whales in their natural environment from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this book will fascinate kids with incredible facts about how whales eat, hunt, and even communicate. School Library Journal praises Amazing Whales! for presenting "raw data in a way that will be meaningful to kids" and Booklist says it "evokes a conversation with a knowledgeable, friendly expert."
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