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Books in I Can Read Level 2 series

  • My Weird School: Class Pet Mess!

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 20, 2017)
    A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 11 million books!Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet! Alexia hopes it is something cool, like a snake. But is she ready to take care of the pet, or will it be one weird mess? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest—and most fun!—school around.My Weird School: Class Pet Mess is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Chicken on Vacation

    Adam Lehrhaupt, Shahar Kober

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 5, 2018)
    Zoey the chicken needs a vacation!Zoey knows you don’t need to go to the shore to have the perfect beach day...but you do need a great imagination and a treasure map! Will Zoey lead her barnyard pals to buried treasure?Chicken on Vacation is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.From the author-illustrator duo that brought you the hilarious Chicken in Space, Chicken in School, and Chicken in Mittens, a Level One I Can Read that School Library Journal calls “a fun book that is perfect for budding readers.”
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  • Frog and Toad: A Complete Reading Collection: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Days with Frog and Toad, Frog and Toad All Year

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 9, 2020)
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of beloved bestselling characters Frog and Toad! Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be! From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round! This box set with a green handle and Velcro closure includes all four classics: the Caldecott Honor Book Frog and Toad Are Friends, Newbery Honor Book Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.This reading collection is a Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Amelia Bedelia and the Cat

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 28, 2009)
    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. Leave it to Amelia Bedelia to find a real cat on a day it's "raining cats and dogs." She names him Tiger, and in no time, the two are inseparable and as happy as clams. But then Tiger gets into trouble. Will Amelia Bedelia go out on a limb to save him? The cat's out of the bag—this is an irresistible Amelia Bedelia adventure!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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  • Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #2: Books Are a Ball

    Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, June 20, 2017)
    Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia, on the road or at home! Ever wondered what the classic American children’s book character Amelia Bedelia was like as a child? With a brightly colored, easy-carry handle and a Velcro-tabbed cover, this little suitcase includes five Level 1 I Can Read stories featuring young Amelia Bedelia, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. This boxed set includes: Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend, Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over, Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail, Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck, and Amelia Bedelia Joins the Club. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since the iconic character was first introduced in 1963.
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  • Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

    Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 17, 2020)
    Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, 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.Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees 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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  • I Want to Be a Veterinarian

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 2, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a veterinarian. 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.Veterinarians help sick and hurt animals feel better. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a veterinarian? When a father and child bring Gus the dog to his check-up, they learn that there are vets who work with very large animals, vets who work with wild animals—and more.I Want to Be a Veterinarian is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, June 29, 2004)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again! 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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  • Pony Scouts: Really Riding!

    Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 29, 2010)
    With a riding lesson and a sleepover all planned out, the Pony Scouts couldn't be any happier . . . until they discover a big surprise!
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  • Zack's Alligator

    Shirley Mozelle, James Watts

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 19, 1995)
    When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain. But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator!Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can do cartwheels? Bridget the alligator is the silly, sassy star of this funny Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Ben Franklin Thinks Big

    Sheila Keenan, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 6, 2018)
    The life of Ben Franklin, a key leader in the founding of the United States, is introduced 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.Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklin’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations, including Franklin’s electrical machine invention and his leaf print money that couldn’t be counterfeited.Ben Franklin Thinks Big 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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  • Paddington Collector's Quintet: 5 Fun-Filled Stories in 1 Box!

    Michael Bond, R. W Alley

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Follow Paddington and his nose for adventure as he finds himself out at sea, performs an impressive magic trick, paints a masterpiece, and more!Michael Bond’s classic character, Paddington Bear, has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Paddington Collector’s Quintet contains five fun-filled Level 1 I Can Read storybooks in a sturdy box with a Velcro closure and plastic handle—perfect for your beginning reader to take on the go! Books included: Paddington Sets Sail, Paddington and the Magic Trick, Paddington Plays On , Paddington’s Day Off, and Paddington’s Prize Picture. All of the books in this set are Level One I Can Read books, which means they are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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