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Books in An I Can Read, Level 3 series

  • Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips

    Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 6, 2019)
    Learn about the inspiring life of Helen Keller 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.When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life.This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers some of the lesser-known fun facts—did you know that Helen Keller was a long-time dog lover?This biography reader includes a timeline, historical photographs, and information about Braille. Helen Keller: The World at her Fingertips 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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  • Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 22, 2013)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!A fun Pinkalicious I Can Read story about a cupcake adventure from New York Times bestselling author Victoria KannJoin Pinkalicious on a cupcake adventure! Mr. Swizzle has a surprise for everyone in town: a brand-new cupcake machine! Pinka-de-licious! But when the cupcakes don’t come out, Pinkalicious sneaks inside the machine to see what’s going on. She ends up with an even bigger treat than she imagined! Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity is a Level One I Can Read adventure and is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.
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  • The Berenstain Bears Play Football!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The Berenstain Bears are ready to play football in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The family cannot wait to watch the Grizzly Bowl! As they wait for the big game to start, the cubs huddle outside to play football. Will Brother score the winning touchdown in time?The Berenstain Bears Play Football! 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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  • Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 30, 2008)
    Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. When she finds out her class will visit the planetarium she is ecstatic—that's a fancy word for excited. But when it starts to rain Nancy is afraid she might not be able to see the stars. Will the rain keep Nancy from watching stars sparkle?Fancy Nancy Sees Stars is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
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  • Father Bear Comes Home

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 25, 1978)
    Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him—even if he doesn’t bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for!Little Bear, his family, and his friends have taken their places beside such other beloved animals of fiction as Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Mole. Beginning readers will enjoy reading about the adventures of Little Bear as he goes fishing, gets the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea. The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books about Little Bear has continued across generations. These timeless classics feature beautiful, detailed illustrations from Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.With short chapters and sweet, appealing stories, the Little Bear stories work well for lap reading or in a classroom or library setting. And Father Bear Comes Home is especially nice for dads and kids to share together, on Father's Day or any day.
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  • Frog and Toad and Friends Box Set

    Various, Jeff Brown, John Grogan, Catherine Hapka, Russell Hoban, Katharine Kenah, Arnold Lobel, Peggy Parish

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 23, 2014)
    Featuring Frog and Toad and seven other beloved I Can Read characters together, this collection of favorite easy-to-read I Can Read stories is full of familiar faces and comes with a free poster starring our most popular characters! This Level Two slipcase is perfect for children who read on their own but still need a little help.The collection includes the following eight new and classic Level Two I Can Read books:Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower Best Seat in Second Grade Bread and Jam for Frances Flat Stanley and the Firehouse Frog and Toad All Year Marley’s Big Adventure Mouse Soup Pony Scouts: Pony Crazy
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  • Morris Goes to School

    B. Wiseman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 7, 1983)
    Morris the Moose can’t read or count, so he decides to go to school. After a day of ABCs and 123s, Morris is thrilled with all that he has learned.This classic silly Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. For fans of Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, or anyone who loves to read silly stories about animals.
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  • Fancy Nancy Collector's Quintet

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 22, 2009)
    This box set contains five of the most enchanting stories from the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series: Fancy Nancy at the Museum, Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris, Fancy Nancy Sees Stars, Poison Ivy Expert and The Dazzling Book Report. The box has a velcro closure and plastic handles.
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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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  • A Baby Sister for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 4, 2011)
    With a new addition to the family, Frances is feeling left out. So Frances decides to run away—but not too far! This new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.
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  • The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches

    Alice Low, Jane Manning

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 8, 2000)
    A bewitching tale for beginning readers, the perfect early chapter book story for Halloween! Wendy is a little witch who is afraid of her mean, bossy witch sisters—until one special Halloween night when she makes a magical discovery: Wendy’s sisters can fly fast, cackle loudly, and cast spells, but Wendy can fly even faster. Can she find a way to out-witch her sisters?In this I Can Read Level 4 paperback—complete with full-color art and short chapters—Alice Low has adapted her popular story specifically for readers bridging to chapter books.
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  • The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 1, 2015)
    The Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in on the game. It’s fun to fight evildoers, but when a young neighbor falls off his bike, the Bear siblings get to be real-life heroes!The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! 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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