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Books in I Can Read! Level 2 series

  • Harry and the Lady Next Door

    Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 18, 2003)
    A funny I Can Read story featuring the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog!Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, tries everything he can think of to get the lady next door to stop singing. Every time Harry tries to stop her, he gets in trouble! Can Harry solve the neighborhood's problem before he's sent to the doghouse? This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog. Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry by the Sea.
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  • Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Sept. 7, 2004)
    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. The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients. Along the way she doses out some of the best medicine of all -- laughter, of course!"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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  • Splat the Cat: Big Reading Collection

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 19, 2012)
    Learning to read with Splat the Cat! From New York Times bestselling artist and author Rob Scotton, Splat the Cat is sure to make reading fun for early readers. Splat the Cat is back with five hilarious Level One I Can Read adventures in a travel-ready carrying case with its own handle—that's better than fish sticks and ice cream!This set includes:Splat the Cat Sings FlatSplat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep TightSplat the Cat and the Duck with No QuackSplat the Cat Takes the CakeSplat the Cat: The Name of the Game
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  • Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle

    Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 8, 2011)
    Annie can hardly wait until Surprise, Jill's one-month-old foal, is big enough to ride. But when Annie falls off Splash during a riding lesson, the rattled Pony Scout has to decide whether or not to get back in the saddle.
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  • Pinkalicious: Pink-a-rama

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 24, 2012)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Pick up this pack of Pinkalicious with its very own handle! This pinkerrific reading set features five favorite Pinkalicious I Can Read stories to whisk you off on journey after journey.This set includes:School Rules!Pink around the RinkPinkie PromiseThe Pinkerrific PlaydateThe Princess of Pink Slumber PartyThese are Level One I Can Read books, which means they’re perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • My Favorite Dog Stories: Learning to Read Box Set

    Various, Jan Berenstain, Ree Drummond, Grace Gilman, Victoria Kann, Gene Zion

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 23, 2014)
    Featuring five of our most beloved I Can Read stories about dogs, this collection of favorite easy-to-read I Can Read stories is full of familiar faces and furry friends! This Level One box set with handle is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.The collection includes the following five new and classic Level One I Can Read books:Berenstain Bears and the New PupCharlie the Ranch Dog: Where’s the Bacon? Dixie Loves School Pet Day Harry and the Lady Next Door Pinkalicious: Puptastic
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  • Amazing Dolphins!

    Sarah L. Thomson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 26, 2008)
    Dolphins are one of the most beautiful, intelligent, and friendly animals in the world. Discover why dolphins are so “talkative,” where they live, and how humans must help protect them. 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.Did you know that dolphins . . .are small whales!can live in rivers!whistle to one another!are sometimes pink!Featuring outstanding full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Dolphins! is the latest title in an award-winning I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of animals. This 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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  • Dinosaur Time

    Peggy Parish, Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, June 29, 1983)
    Now young children can read about dinosaurs'even how to say their names'by themselves. 'Shouts of welcome will greet this new addition to the Early I Can Read series.' 'H. 'Excellent illustrations . . . a virtual necessity for any library that serves primary-grade children.' 'SLJ.
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  • Fancy Nancy: Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles!

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 6, 2018)
    Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Big Bubble Show!Nancy and Bree can’t wait to go. But when Bree gets sick and has to miss the show, Nancy decides to put on a bubble show of her own. Will Nancy and her classmates be able to put on the best bubble show ever?From the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Fancy Nancy: Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Pinkalicious and the Pirates

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 5, 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 pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new friends.Pinkalicious and Peter go to the hidden cove to meet their friend Aqua, but the mini-mermaid is nowhere in sight. Instead, they see pirates…ARGHH!Pinkalicious and the Pirates 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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  • I Want to Be a Police Officer

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 13, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer. 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.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs.I Want to Be a Police Officer 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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  • Penny and Her Doll

    Kevin Henkes

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Feb. 19, 2013)
    Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the second I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, she is thrilled. The surprise is a doll, and she is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. Penny loves her immediately. She introduces her new doll to Mama and to the babies and to Papa. But then Papa asks what the doll's name is, and Penny realizes that she doesn't know. What should Penny call her?Kevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge. Penny and Her Doll is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, coming this fall!
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