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  • Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Clark the Shark’s mom is making brownies for school. But when Clark decides to taste just one, the impulsive shark can’t stop eating! Yum-yum-YUM. Will the class treat be ruined?With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more!Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 3, 2017)
    This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with My First I Can Read! New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean’s Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics. Who knew reading could be so groovy! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these 12 short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while rocking out with Pete the Cat.Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and “decode” unfamiliar ones.
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  • Pete the Cat Goes Camping

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 4, 2018)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real?Pete the Cat Goes Camping is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 21, 2015)
    Join Splat and his class on a field trip to an ice cream factory in this delectable I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!Beginning readers will practice the –eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream 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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  • The Best Chef in Second Grade

    Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 29, 2008)
    Everyone is good at something—even Ollie!Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! Will he finally be the best in the class?“The episode’s mouthwatering climax and resolution will guarantee smiles of contentment all around,” says Kirkus ReviewsThe Best Chef in Second Grade 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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  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 1, 2018)
    Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean!The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess! Will Pete have something delicious in time for the bake sale? Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure in the kitchen in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Pinkalicious and the Flower Fairy

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 31, 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 flowers, imagination, and…worms?!Pinkalicious is absolutely positive that a flower fairy will visit her garden. After all, flower fairies love pink, and so does Pinkalicious! When Pinkalicious transforms her garden into a pink wonderland, will it entice the flower fairy to visit? Pinkalicious and the Flower Fairy 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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  • Mac and Cheese

    Sarah Weeks, Jane Manning

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 12, 2010)
    Written in the style of P. D. Eastman’s classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog, this modern-day alley-cat odd couple will delight beginning readers. Mac loves to run and play, but Cheese likes lazy lounging. When Mac's hat blows away, will Cheese sit there like a lump or spring into action to save it?Mac and Cheese is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Plus don't miss these other funny I Can Read favorites from Sarah Weeks and Jane Manning: Mac and Cheese and the Perfect PlanBaa-Choo!Drip, DropPip Squeak
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  • Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 8, 2014)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for early readers. With five super-cool stories in one box for reading on the go, this collection of My First I Can Reads is perfect for shared reading with a child.Included in this box are five favorite Pete the Cat I Can Read books:Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the BeachPete the Cat: A Pet for PetePete the Cat: Too Cool for School
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  • Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble, No. 1

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 30, 2014)
    Don’t shed a tear, 'cause there’s nothing to fear!Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he's heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Uh-oh, and oh no! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble? Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring their favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth!With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • My Favorite Berenstain Bears Stories: Learning to Read Box Set

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 4, 2018)
    Five fun I Can Read adventures in one sturdy box!With a plastic carry-along handle and Velcro closure, this Berenstain Bears box set of Level 1 I Can Reads is packed with entertaining, easy-to-read stories. Follow the Bear family as they have their first sleepover, take a trip to the aquarium, go out West, and more.Great for young readers who are on the go too, whether on vacation trips or back and forth to camp or school.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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  • The Best Seat in Second Grade

    Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet! This I Can Read story 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.Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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