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Books in I Can Read, Level 1: Fancy Nancy series

  • Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll

    Nancy Parent, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 5, 2019)
    It’s time for a tea party, but Nancy’s doll, Marabelle, is nowhere to be found! Nancy and Bree will have to be sleuths (which is a fancy way of saying people who solve mysteries!) to crack the case of the disappearing doll. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Danny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can’t wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over?Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection: 5 I Can Read Paperbacks!

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    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 17, 2019)
    Five Disney Junior Fancy Nancy I Can Reads are available together in one box set, complete with a carry-along handle and Velcro closure.Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection is full of fancy fun, with handle and Velcro closure—the perfect starter library for a young reader on the go! This Level 1 five-book box set includes these stories:Fancy Nancy: Chez NancyFancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her MarkFancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing DollFancy Nancy: Shoe La La Fancy Nancy: Toodle-oo, Miss MooDisney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy at everything she does—from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
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  • Pinkalicious and the Pinkatastic Zoo Day

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 14, 2012)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!It's Teddy Bear Day at the zoo, and Pinkalicious and Peter are having a pinkatastic time with their teddy bears. The day is perfect until a sneaky monkey with an eye for teddy bears scoops up Pinkalicious's bear. How can Pinkalicious stop her from monkeying around?Pinkalicious and the Pinkatastic Zoo Day 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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  • 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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  • Fancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 11, 2011)
    Join Nancy in this comical and endearing addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.Picture Day is just about the most important day of the year, and Nancy has her outfit all figured out. That leaves only one thing—picking a hairstyle! Nancy considers the options. Pigtails? A bun? Long and loose? Then Nancy gets a brain wave, and she reaches for the scissors. . . .Fancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Don’ts 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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  • Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 2, 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 adventure about imagination, courage, and lots of snow! Pinkawow! It snows so hard in Pinkville that the snow reaches the rooftops. Pinkalicious and Peter build a sled run that starts at Pinkalicious’s upstairs bedroom window and goes all over Pinkville! Wheeee!When Peter sees how steep it is he freezes in his tracks! Can his big sister Pinkalicious help Peter conquer his fears and enjoy the ride?Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run 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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  • Work, Dogs, Work: A Highway Tail

    James Horvath

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 25, 2017)
    Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew! The text and art have been gently adapted from James Horvath’s picture book of the same title.Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, the crew gets to work using equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, and paving trucks. But what happens when a rocky hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!Work, Dogs, Work 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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  • Amelia Bedelia Takes the Cake

    Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Sept. 13, 2016)
    Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! The star of the best-selling picture book series now has her own Level 1 I Can Read series that will keep newly independent readers laughing, reading, and expanding their vocabularies. In this sweet story, Amelia Bedelia and her friends organize a bake sale at school and learn the importance of giving back.Amelia Bedelia and her friends are hosting a bake sale. All the proceeds from the sale will go to their school library. But Amelia Bedelia doesn’t understand why she should take the cake. She’d much rather eat it! Amelia Bedelia and her friends learn about the basic concepts of brownies, business, and the importance of giving back, in this Level 1 I Can Read full of friendship, community, and yummy desserts!
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