Books in I Can Read Book 3 series

The noodle-headed Browns are back! And all of their noses are here, but clearly their wits are not.Jane gets a donkey -- or does she? Grandpa misses the last ferryboat home. The Browns go on a rowboat trip, but have they all come back? Poor Sam falls out of a tree. And the whole family meets a nice new family in a mirror.Oh, those silly Browns! Who could be funnier? And what could be better than five new noodle tales from Alvin Schwartz with Karen Ann Weinhaus's perfect pictures of these noodleheads in action?

Pickles is a young cat with big paws and big plans. But all he can find to do is chase other cats, until he is adopted by the local firehouse.Knowing that this is his chance to do big things, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps out in a rescue! Beginning readers will cheer when Pickle's dream finally comes true.

Share the love of reading with your beginner reader! I Can Read books are widely recognised as the premier line of beginner readers. Inaugurated in 1957 with Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles, which include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction and humour. Featuring award–winning authors and illustrators, and a fabulous cast of classic characters, I Can Read books introduce children to the joy of reading independently. It is the first day of school, and Marvin is scared. Everyone seems to know where to go – except Marvin. Everyone seems to have a place in class – except Marvin. And everyone seems to know how to read – except Marvin. Marvin's struggle with reading will ring true to reluctant and eager readers alike, and all will share his triumph in Katherine Paterson's reassuring story, the third about this popular character. Ages 5–7