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Books in An I Can Read Chapter Book series

  • Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Fritz Siebel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 26, 2012)
    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. From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end! 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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  • In a Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

    Alvin Schwartz, Dirk Zimmer

    Paperback (HarperTrophy, )
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  • Digger the Dinosaur and the Cake Mistake

    Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Gynux

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 10, 2013)
    Readers will roar with laughter as Digger the Dinosaur mixes up silly phrases in his second fully illustrated I Can Read title.Today is the big dino party! Digger and Dadasaur take a ride into town to get a cake, but before long, they get lost. Can Momasaur help Digger before it’s too late? Or will Digger and Dadasaur have to go home cakeless?Beginning readers will learn common sight words and simple phonics sounds. Digger the Dinosaur and the Cake Mistake is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Fine China Plate

    Robin Jones Gunn, Christina Diane Schofield

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, May 11, 2008)
    A Lesson on How God Sets Us Aside for His Special Purposes.Natalie’s parents won’t let her go to a movie with her friends. It’s not fair! But Mrs. Rosey Posey serves up a story and a yummy treat served on a fine china plate.This is a Level Two 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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  • Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, May 2, 1998)
    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 an adventure sure to please beginning readers and happy campers alike.Danny's going to camp––and he's taking the dinosaur! Whether he’s racing, rowing, or hiking, this gigantic camper is a huge hit! Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Little Bear's Friend, An I Can Read Book

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Jan. 1, 1960)
    This is the third book about Little Bear. All his old friends are back—Owl, Cat, Duck, and Hen—and a new friend has come for the summer—a little girl named Emily. Emily has her doll, Lucy, with her, and she promptly introduces Lucy to Little Bear. The three get along wonderfully, and when summer ends, Emily finds the perfect parting gift for her friend.Beginning readers who already know Little Bear will welcome him joyously, and youngsters who meet Little Bear and Emily here for the first time have a treat in store, for the story and the pictures are better than ever.
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  • Charlotte's Web: Wilbur Finds A Friend

    Jennifer Frantz, Aleksey Ivanov, Olga Ivanov

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, Oct. 31, 2006)
    Wilbur is new in the barn and he’s looking for a friend. He turns to the horse, the geese, and the cows for friendship, but ultimately finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. While everyone in the barn shies away from Charlotte, Wilbur is attracted to her kindness and gentle spirit. Children will delight as they read about this unlikely friendship between pig and spider.
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  • Wagon Wheels, Level 3, Grade 2-4

    Barbara Brenner, Don Bolognese

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 23, 1984)
    Free people,Free landThe Muldie boys and their father have come a long way to Kansas. But when Daddy moves on, the three boys must begin their own journey. They must learn to care for one another and face the dangers of the wilderness alone.
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  • Will You Cross Me?

    Marilyn Kaye

    Hardcover (Harpercollins, March 1, 1985)
    Two friends living on opposite sides of the street must rely on passersby to help them cross the street to play with each other.
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  • Buster Loves Buttons!

    Fran Manushkin, Dirk Zimmer

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 1, 1985)
    After buying all the buttons he can, Buster, the button glutton, begins stealing them off people's clothes until Kippy and her dog decide to stop him.
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  • How to Train Your Dragon: Meet the Dragons

    Catherine Hapka, Charles Grosvenor, Justin Gerard

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that Gronckles can turn rocks into lava balls? Or that Nadders canÂ’t see you if you stand completely still? Meet all the ferocious, fire-breathing characters from How to Train Your Dragon!
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  • Hooray for the Golly Sisters!

    Betsy Cromer Byars, Sue Truesdell

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Aug. 1, 1990)
    In continued adventures, May-May and Rose take their traveling road show to more audiences.
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