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Books in I Can Read: Level 2 series

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Splat the Cat Gets a Job!

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 18, 2018)
    You know Splat the Cat from his bestselling picture books and phonics fun in Level One readers. Now get ready to graduate with Splat into Level Two readers! This all-new I Can Read features splat-tastic inventions as Splat tries his paw at a new job—newspaper cat.Splat is so excited to be the new newspaper cat! But getting up super early, keeping track of all those papers, and delivering to all those houses sure isn’t as easy as it looks. With help from Kitten, and some cool inventions, can Splat figure out how to toss papers like a pro?Splat the Cat Gets a Job is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Don't miss Splat's very first Level Two adventure!
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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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  • How to Drive Your Sister Crazy

    Diane Z Shore, Laura Rankin

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 6, 2012)
    Do you have a big sister?Do you know how to drive her crazy?With a rubber snake, some bubble gum, and a really great hiding space, Bradley Harris Pinkerton shows you just how easy it is!
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  • Frog and Toad Together

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 3, 1979)
    The beloved classic about friendship—a Newbery Honor Book!Frog and Toad are best friends—they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him eat them. And when both Frog and Toad are scared, they are brave together. School Library Journal called this story collection from Arnold Lobel "a masterpiece of child-styled humor and sensitivity."Winner of the Newbery Honor award, Frog and Toad Together is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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  • Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Oct. 1, 2002)
    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. It's Christmas Eve, and Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But with Amelia Bedelia in charge, this Christmas will be one of the funniest ever! 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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  • Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites: Includes 4 Stories Plus Stickers!

    Arnold Lobel

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 19, 2019)
    A great value! Four complete Frog and Toad stories PLUS a detachable sheet of stickers! Celebrate the power of friendship with all four of the beloved Frog and Toad I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel in one volume—now with a sticker sheet!This 9x9 hardcover treasury includes the complete art and text from four classics: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.Share the adventures of best friends Frog and Toad as they fly a kite, resist the temptation of cookies, and search for a lost button. No matter what kind of situation they find themselves in, one thing is certain: Frog and Toad will always be together. The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List, School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book. This compilation was originally published as Frog and Toad Storybook Collection.
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