Books in Ready to Go series

From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, and David Milgrim and for beginning readers who like to giggle!A bear named Big has a problem. His friend Bunny will not smile, no matter what Big tries…so Big needs your help! With appealing comic-inspired speech bubbles and interactive storytelling that prompts kids to do everything from turning the page, to leaning in so Big can whisper an idea, to making their silliest silly face, beginning readers will giggle their way through this Level 1 Ready-to-Read!

You've had a long, wonderful day with your child, but bedtime has come and gone…and there's no end in sight! Sound familiar? If so, turn to Ready to Go! Bedtime. This kit contains everything parents need to encourage their children to get their much-needed rest. It features:Advice and tips from an expert child psychologistAn easy-to-follow, 16-page instructional parent guide with helpful ideas and proven methods for teaching young children how to get ready for bedA delightfully illustrated, 16-page board book that will encourage children as they learn all the steps they should take to get ready for bed--including putting on pajamas, brushing their teeth, reading a book, and getting a good-night kissA fun two-sided reward chart that includes illustrations of engaging characters and spaces for stickers48 reward stickers to motivate children and positively reinforce each bedtime successWith help from Ready to Go! Bedtime, your child will learn to enjoy the nighttime rituals that signal the day's end. Plus, parents will discover the key to establishing healthy bedtime routines, common mistakes to avoid, how to overcome "delaying bedtime" tactics, and more.

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer takes us on a flight into the beautiful world of birds in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read!Come see birds of all different kinds in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See them singing, winging, walking, talking, and so much more in this charming book that includes a special section at the back with facts on each type of bird.

Join Jet Propulsion and his friends as they travel to Pluto in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of PBS’s hit show Ready Jet Go!Jet and his friends are going on a journey all the way to Pluto! Come along and learn about the dwarf planet way out at the edge of our solar system. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read includes bonus back matter content with lots of fun facts about Pluto! © Copyright 2018 Jet Propulsion, LLC. Ready Jet Go! is a registered trademark of Jet Propulsion, LLC.

Odysseus tackles a monstrous challenge in this illustrated Level 3 Ready-to-Read retelling of the Cyclops myth, from Goddess Girls author Joan Holub!On their way home to Greece after fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus and his army are shipwrecked on an island—the island where Cyclops, the one-eyed monster, lives! Cyclops traps Odysseus and his men and threatens to eat them one by one. Can Odysseus come up with a clever plan to outsmart the people-eater and return his men to safety? This Ready-to-Read retelling of the story of Odysseus and Cyclops is an ideal introduction to mythology for beginning readers.

Cat has a plan. Dog has a plan. May the best plan win in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read from Laura Gehl, author of the popular One Big Pair of Underwear!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Has a Plan was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills.

Meet Ralph! He loves all things that go, and he especially loves rocket ships. Oh—and he’s Katy Duck’s best dog pal, Get to know him in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.“A rocket ship can take me up to the stars,” said Ralph. “A rocket ship can take me to the moon!” “A rocket ship can take me to planets far, far, away! Zip–zoom–whoosh!” All Ralph wants is a rocket ship. So he asks his mom for one. “Too big,” she tells him. Ralph asks his dad. “Too tall,” he tells Ralph. What will Ralph do? With a little bit of imagination, a stack! stack!, a bang! bang!, and a tape, tape, tape, tape!, Ralph soon has his rocket ship. And it’s even big enough to fit his good pal Katy Duck, too!