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Books in Pinkalicious: I Can Read, Level 1 series

  • The Best Seat in First Grade

    Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 23, 2020)
    On the first day of first grade, Sam has news to share with the class—over the summer, his elephant had a baby! Really! From the team who wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorite The Best Seat in Second Grade, this prequel is a heartfelt story that's just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps. The Best Seat in First Grade is a Guided Reading Level J and 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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  • Chester

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 18, 1986)
    Chester, a wild horse who wants to be tame, comes to the city looking for a home. ‘Reading for fun: the artist’s sense of pacing makes this book race along.’ —Saturday Review.
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  • Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Gorilla

    Jennifer Bové

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Explore thelives of gorillas with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of gorillas in the wild! 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. What if you wished you were a gorilla and then you became one? Could you eat like a gorilla? Sleep like a gorilla? Live in a gorilla family? And would you want to? Find out!Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about gorillas in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity about how to make a snack like a gorilla! Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Gorilla 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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  • Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 25, 1997)
    Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readersWhat would happen if a dinosaur came to a birthday party? Come to Danny's house and find out. His friend the dinosaur helps make this one party you'll never forget!Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Splat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep Tight

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 14, 2011)
    Join Splat the Cat in this easy-to-follow story about an unlikely friendship from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rob Scotton. Splat is really excited about going camping—until his mom tells him she has invited his rival, Spike. Will Spike ruin Splat's trip? Or maybe Splat will learn that his worst enemy isn't so different from him after all…Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Beginning readers will love this hilarious addition to the Splat series that features the long -i sound.
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  • The Berenstain Bears and Mama for Mayor!

    Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 24, 2012)
    Make your way to the ballot box --- Mama is running for mayor! There are lots of improvements to be made in Bear Country, and Mama has a plan. She's going to fix the roads, pick up the trash, and replace the broken streetlights. But will she promise too much? The Berenstain Bears continue the tradition of bringing engaging stories to beginning readers in this diplomatic I Can Read.
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  • Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Sea Turtle

    Jennifer Bové

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 23, 2020)
    What if you wished you were a sea turtle and then you became one? Could you eat like a sea turtle? Sleep like a sea turtle? Spend most of your life underwater? And would you want to? Find out! 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. Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about sea turtles in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity. Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Sea Turtle is a Guided Reading Level K and a level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Pinkalicious: Story Time

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 10, 2016)
    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 another pinkatastic I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!Pinkalicious is surprised when the author of her favorite series, the Princess Plum books, turns out to be a man and not a princess! But after talking to him, she is inspired to write her own stories—and when she finds herself daydreaming about her ideas in class, Pinkalicious’s teacher decides to have a writing festival. Beginning readers will love seeing how Pinkalicious uses her imagination to write a pinkamazing story in this I Can Read adventure!This 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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  • Danny and the Dinosaur in the Big City

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 7, 2019)
    Danny’s class is going on a field trip to the big city, and the dinosaur is invited, too! Towering skyscrapers! Rumbling subways! The city is a big and exciting place. But even though the city is big, the dinosaur may find fitting in to be a bit of a challenge!Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair is together again in a hilarious Level One I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.Danny and the Dinosaur in the Big City 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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  • Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 29, 2020)
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure that celebrates creativity and resourcefulness! Rock out with Pinkalicious and her friends in this Level One I Can Read. Pinkalicious and her friends want to start a band, but they don’t have any instruments! Pinkalicious will need to find a creative answer. When Pinkalicious realizes there are amazing sounds all around, she figures out what to do. Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
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  • Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star

    Ree Drummond, Diane deGroat

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Nov. 17, 2015)
    Charlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is rocking and rolling in this new I Can Read story! Charlie the Ranch Dog is ready to live the good life—as a rock star! But as he tries to settle into the lifestyle of the rich and famous, Charlie discovers that sometimes the ranching life is best! This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • The Berenstain Bears' Family Reunion

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 24, 2009)
    The Bears are having a family reunion, and all their relatives are invited. The tree house is ready, the tables are set, and the fun is about to start. Beginning readers will feel like part of the family with this charming verse book from the much-loved Berenstains.
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