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Books in Green Light Readers Level 1 series

  • Where Do Frogs Come From?

    Alex Vern

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, July 1, 2003)
    This nonfiction reader follows the ever-changing life of a frog as it grows from an egg to a tadpole to a full-grown frog!
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2016)
    Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black and white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life in his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills, while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus activities include amazing dog facts, a word scramble, fill-in-the-blank, maze, and story sequencing exercise.
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  • Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate

    Jane Kurtz, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2016)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! Today he's visiting Colorado, the Centennial State. He's going to explore four gorgeous national parks, participates in daring sports, visit a dude ranch, climb to the top of Pikes Peak, and much, much more. Together, you will discover what makes Colorado a state to celebrate. Includes maps and learning activities. Colorful, you-are-there illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!
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  • Buster the Very Shy Dog, More Adventures with Phoebe

    Lisze Bechtold

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 10, 2018)
    Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried “dog” treasure. It’s backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried “bone” treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he’s smart enough to claim what’s rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.
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  • Chuck's Truck

    Peggy Perry Anderson

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 13, 2017)
    When farmer Chuck gets ready to go to town, his barnyard pals gather round. Everyone want to ride along. But the duck Luck, Nip and Tuck, the burro Buck and work horse Huck, and six more critters may prove to be too much cargo for Chuck's Truck. Beginning readers will enjoy the bumps in the road in this colorful, newly-formatted Green Light Readers edition full of rhyme and wordplay.
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  • Did You See Chip?

    Wong Herbert Yee, Laura Ovresat

    Paperback (Sandpiper, April 1, 2004)
    Kim's dog, Chip, is lost in the big city. How will she find him? Maybe her new friends can help. . . .
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog: Big Dog and Little Dog Board Books

    Dav Pilkey

    Board book (Red Wagon Books, Feb. 15, 1997)
    In this lovable board book series, Dav Pilkey captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.
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  • The Fox and the Stork

    Gerald McDermott

    Paperback (Sandpiper, July 1, 2003)
    Fox thinks he’s very smart when he plays a trick on Stork, but Stork outfoxes Fox--and shows him that a friend who tricks another is no friend at all. Caldecott Medalist Gerald McDermott retells a familiar trickster tale, bringing warmth and humor to the story that readers young and old will enjoy.
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  • Camping: A Mr. and Mrs. Green Adventure

    Keith Baker

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 7, 2012)
    This treasured selection from Meet Mr. andMrs. Green is now a stand-alone GreenLight Reader. Level 2 readers will enjoyhiking along with the Greens as they followpicture clues and a round about trail toa camp-out spot in their own backyard!
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 16, 2015)
    In this lovable board book series, Dav Pilkey captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.
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  • Why the Frog Has Big Eyes

    Betsy Franco, Joung Un Kim

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Once upon a time all frogs had beady little eyes . . . until one frog boasted that he could stare longer than anyone. Joung Un Kim's bold colors and stylized artwork are as spirited and amusing as the hilarious competition between Frog and his friends.
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  • Favorite Stories from Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days

    Erica Silverman, Betsy Lewin

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 10, 2014)
    Yee-haw! Cowgirl Kate and her loyal cowhorse, Cocoa, are back for more boot-stompin' fun. Only problem is, school's in session and horses are not allowed. Poor Cocoa feels left behind, but not for long. These plucky pals always find a way to stay best friends. This newly formatted Green Light Readers edition features two short stories that are well paced for beginners.
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