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Books in I'm Going to Read® Series series

  • I'm Going to Read®

    Elliot Kreloff

    Paperback (Sterling, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Found an apple, found an apple, found an apple last night...This variation on a popular novelty song will have kids (and their parents) singing a happy tune. Bright, cheerful pictures by Elliot Kreloff (Fish Wish, No More TV, Sleepy Cat) add to the fun.
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    R. W. Alley

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2005)
    Oh, the Prince has a boo-boo: he bumped his head and needs a band-aid. Who will get it? The nanny starts the cry, and soon the cook, the King, the Queen, the general all swing into action. An entertaining cumulative story with rhythmic word repetition that enhances the reading experience and fun pictures by noted illustrator R.W. Alley.
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  • I'm Going to Read®

    Seymour Chwast

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2005)
    With bright, fanciful art by the award-winning illustrator Seymour Chwast, this tale is a pure delight. It's bathtime--but Is Harry wet yet? Oh no. There's no room in the tub, because a witch, dinosaur, cow, bear, and a big blue dog have all gone in first. Mom can't believe that. Now she's coming up to see. Is it really true? What will Harry do? Kids with giggle with pleasure as they read.
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    Robert Wurzburg

    Paperback (Sterling, Aug. 1, 2005)
    The dogsharks are all around the playground--bouncing, climbing, and digging. As kids follow these colorful creatures on the move, they'll have so much fun they won't even realize they're learning prepositions: in, out, over, under, around, and through!
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    Carol Nicklaus

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2005)
    A little girl sometimes shares with her brother: she gives him half her cookie, lets him play with her toys, and even allows him to ride her bike. But when her friends come over, she doesn't always want him around. What happens then? A delightfully told and illustrated little tale that will evoke giggles even as it makes a valuable point about good behavior.
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    Sanford Hoffman

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2005)
    Snap! A day at the zoo can be lots of fun when you have a camera to catch the crocs, parrots, zebras, and other wild animals who live there. But what if your big sister is the photographer, and not you? Why, then you've got plenty of time to get into some mischief. But watch out! If you don't behave, the day may end early. Kids will especially enjoy the final picture, in which they have to try to find the feisty lead character.
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  • I'm Going to Read®

    Rich Rossi

    Paperback (Sterling, Aug. 28, 2006)
    A tumble, a gash, and blood everywhere: Jon’s fallen off his bike and hurt his head. Now he has to be brave as the doctor stitches and fixes him up. Realistically portraying a child’s fear, this reassuring tale explains just what happens at the doctor’s office—and how everything turns out all right in the end.
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    Amanda Haley

    Paperback (Sterling, March 28, 2006)
    Do re mi—what can that be? It’s the sound of children preparing for class. Take out the violin and show the teacher what you know. Make pretty music fill the air. Bravo! Making music looks like such fun, every young reader will want to play.
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  • I'm Going to Read®

    Andrea Baruffi

    Paperback (Sterling, March 28, 2006)
    Watch out for the whale! Henry, a humpback whale, took a wrong turn—and swam right into busy, noisy New York Harbor. Can he leave town safely and return to the sea? Exciting images capture all the action in this true tale of a whale that got lost—but eventually found his way home.
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    Amanda Haley

    Paperback (Sterling, Aug. 1, 2005)
    "Ready, Alice?" calls her mom. "Ready, Alice?" calls her dad. "Not yet," she says, again and again. But her parents know a way to make her move more quickly on a beautiful day. A sunny story, filled with cheerful pictures.
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    Rick Brown

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2007)
    Whoopee—it’s a 4th of July parade! Kids will happily join the celebration as marching feet keep the beat, big brass bands pass the stands, and decorated floats roll along. Rick Brown’s art makes everything look grand, from the fife and drum players to the flags flying high.
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    Laura Rader

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2005)
    Five animal friends set out in a raft, and there's plenty of space. Then a voice pleads "Move over! Move over! Make room for me." So they all move over--and no one falls out. But then another pal begs to come in. And another. Yet even with Hippo aboard, all is well. But sometimes it's the tiniest creature that makes the biggest difference of all. Amusing speech balloons add to the fun of this humorous cumulative story.
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