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Books in Tony and Lauren Dungy Ready-to-Reads series

  • The Missing Cupcake Mystery

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The Dungy kids learn that honesty is the best policy—even when you can’t resist a tempting treat!When Mom brings home cupcakes for dessert, all the Dungy kids are thrilled. “These are for after dinner,” she tells the children, and they all agree. But when she opens the box after dinner, one of the treats is gone! Who took the missing cupcake? Justin, Jordan, and Jade all have the same answer—“Not me!” Dad says it’s a real mystery, and that they must all look for the missing cupcake. But Jade has a heavy heart—and cupcake crumbs on her bedroom floor. Was Jade the one who couldn’t wait for dessert? This charming Level 2 Ready-to-Read features all the Dungy children and highlights the importance of always telling the truth.
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  • Justin and the Bully

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 18, 2012)
    Justin loves soccer—but he doesn’t love being teased. Learn how to handle a bully in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read from Tony and Lauren Dungy.Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team. But at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him “Shorty.” She tells him he’s too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn’t know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn’t want to be teased. How do you deal with a bully?Children will love this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read featuring the Dungy children, written by Tony and Lauren Dungy.
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  • Go, Jade, Go!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, July 9, 2013)
    Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story. Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and cheer her on! Everyone is excited for Jade—except Justin. He wishes he was good at something that made everyone cheer for him. Older brother Jordan pulls him aside for a chat and explains that everyone is good at different things. He reminds Justin that he’s a wonderful artist whose drawing are up all over their house! The next time the Dungys go to a track meet, Justin has a surprise. This time everyone cheers for Jade—and for Justin! This inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read features the Dungy children and highlights the importance of encouragement and support.
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  • A Team Stays Together!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 20, 2011)
    When the Dungy family heads out to a football game, Mom and Dall tell all the kids, "Don't wander off!" but Jordan can't resist getting a closer look at the souvenir stand. But when he turns around to talk to his dad, he can't find his family! This book teachers an important lesson to children about paying attention and never wandering off on your own.
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  • Ruby's New Home

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 23, 2011)
    When mom and dad bring home a new puppy, everyone is so excited! All the kids love Ruby. But who gets to walk Ruby? Who gets to play with Ruby? Who gets to brush Ruby? In this sweet story, the Dungy children learn to stop saying, “Ruby is my dog,” and say instead, “Ruby is our dog!” A charming book which teaches the importance of sharing in a sweet and humorous way.
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  • Here Comes the Parade!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 27, 2014)
    The Dungy children have a decision to make when they find a wallet full of money in this Ready-to-Read story.Everyone is having a great time at the parade! There are marching bands, and floats, and clowns. In the midst of all the excitement, Justin glances down and sees a wallet. When he shows it to his brother Jordan and his sister Jade, they peek inside and see it is filled with money. The siblings know what they should do—but for a moment they hesitate. There is enough money to buy that pretty bracelet Jade wants, plus lots of video games… In this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read, the Dungy children learn an important lesson about telling the truth and doing the right thing.
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  • A Team Stays Together!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 20, 2011)
    When the Dungy family heads out to a football game, Mom and Dall tell all the kids, "Don't wander off!" but Jordan can't resist getting a closer look at the souvenir stand. But when he turns around to talk to his dad, he can't find his family! This book teachers an important lesson to children about paying attention and never wandering off on your own.
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  • Justin and the Bully

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 18, 2012)
    Justin loves soccer—but he doesn’t love being teased. Learn how to handle a bully in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read from Tony and Lauren Dungy.Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team. But at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him “Shorty.” She tells him he’s too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn’t know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn’t want to be teased. How do you deal with a bully?Children will love this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read featuring the Dungy children, written by Tony and Lauren Dungy.
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  • Go, Jade, Go!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, July 9, 2013)
    Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story. Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and cheer her on! Everyone is excited for Jade—except Justin. He wishes he was good at something that made everyone cheer for him. Older brother Jordan pulls him aside for a chat and explains that everyone is good at different things. He reminds Justin that he’s a wonderful artist whose drawing are up all over their house! The next time the Dungys go to a track meet, Justin has a surprise. This time everyone cheers for Jade—and for Justin! This inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read features the Dungy children and highlights the importance of encouragement and support.
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  • The Missing Cupcake Mystery

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The Dungy kids learn that honesty is the best policy—even when you can’t resist a tempting treat!When Mom brings home cupcakes for dessert, all the Dungy kids are thrilled. “These are for after dinner,” she tells the children, and they all agree. But when she opens the box after dinner, one of the treats is gone! Who took the missing cupcake? Justin, Jordan, and Jade all have the same answer—“Not me!” Dad says it’s a real mystery, and that they must all look for the missing cupcake. But Jade has a heavy heart—and cupcake crumbs on her bedroom floor. Was Jade the one who couldn’t wait for dessert? This charming Level 2 Ready-to-Read features all the Dungy children and highlights the importance of always telling the truth.
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  • Ruby's New Home

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 23, 2011)
    When mom and dad bring home a new puppy, everyone is so excited! All the kids love Ruby. But who gets to walk Ruby? Who gets to play with Ruby? Who gets to brush Ruby? In this sweet story, the Dungy children learn to stop saying, “Ruby is my dog,” and say instead, “Ruby is our dog!” A charming book which teaches the importance of sharing in a sweet and humorous way.
    K
  • Here Comes the Parade!

    Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, May 27, 2014)
    The Dungy children have a decision to make when they find a wallet full of money in this Ready-to-Read story.Everyone is having a great time at the parade! There are marching bands, and floats, and clowns. In the midst of all the excitement, Justin glances down and sees a wallet. When he shows it to his brother Jordan and his sister Jade, they peek inside and see it is filled with money. The siblings know what they should do—but for a moment they hesitate. There is enough money to buy that pretty bracelet Jade wants, plus lots of video games… In this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read, the Dungy children learn an important lesson about telling the truth and doing the right thing.
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