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Books in I Can Read, Level 3 series

  • I Want to Be a Doctor

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 13, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. 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.Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories!I Want to Be a Doctor 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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  • Owl at Home

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 18, 1982)
    Welcome to Owl's Cozy home!Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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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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  • Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut

    Denys Cazet

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 5, 2006)
    Minnie's jelly donut is gone! Moo is sure it has been stolen. Can the cunning cows stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again?
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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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  • Bread and Jam for Frances

    Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 9, 2008)
    Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!
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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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  • 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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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 22, 2008)
    Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. 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.Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 15, 2003)
    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. Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining 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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  • Marley: Strike Three, Marley!

    John Grogan, Richard Cowdrey

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 19, 2010)
    Marley can't wait for his first trip to the ballpark. He is ready to cheer for the home team. But is the home team ready for Marley?
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  • Mouse Tales

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 14, 1978)
    Another sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. 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.When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that—he tells seven stories, one for each boy!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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