Illus. in full color. Is there a ghost loose in Boogle Bay? Young Otto the alligator and his Uncle Tooth find out in a funny, high-spirited whodunit for beginning readers.
"Level Two" Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin Bunny are up to no good asthey sneak into Mr. McGregor's garden where they are surprised by acat This adaptation features Beatrix Potter's original artwork anda simplified text.
Emma is running in a big relay race, and Dixie has come along to cheer her on. But when Emma trips and falls on the way to the finish line, it's up to Dixie to save the day.
Everybody has a lot to do before school starts,and so doesHarry. He has to go for a checkup,visit the dentist, get ahaircut-and that's onlythe beginning!
Reading on your own This is the story of a skinny little boy with a funny name and how he became part of America’s history. In very clear and accessible language, newly independent readers can learn how the lessons and love of Obama’s mother and grandparents shaped him; how the places he lived influenced him; and how he turned his sadness from his childhood—the feeling he didn’t fit in anywhere—into a positive, driving force of finding a place in the world and in the history books. “History and biography are also successful topics for level-three readers. (Random House’s) Step into Reading has the best offerings for the reading level . . . they are high in kid appeal.”—Booklist
Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bearhome from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as acharacter with irresistible, child-like charm.
Who ate Mrs. Meech's blueberry pie? Mrs. Meech calls onprivate eyes Wizard, Skinny, Tubby, and Snitch to help her findout! When this book was first published, The Horn Book praised its"real humor, suspense, and definite characterization, which achievea result that is irresistible." Now reissued in bright full color, Crosby Bonsall's livelymystery will keep beginning readers laughing as the four clubhousedetectives search for clues.
These are rules All dinos must follow They keep school safe—So no one gets swallowed! What if your favorite dinosaurs couldsing and dance and play just like you? How would Triceratops getdressed for school? What kind of music would Velociraptor listento? What-or who-would T. rex eat for lunch? Beloved poet andanthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins brings together many of today’sbest children’s poets in this clever collection of twentydelightfully dizzy dinosaur poems
LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING TO READ (red) The language at this level will be short and simple sentences,with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level ofphonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simpleglossary. The amazing photography in this book will grab readers fromthe first page and keep them turning for more. Covering all aspectsof trains from how they go, to who rides, who drives, and all ofthe various architecture of a train system, this book's photographsand text work together seamlessly to introduce new vocabulary andhelp decode the words in context to build confidence for morereading success.
Tonight is my pajama party. We will have so muchfun! We will eatpopcorn, watch movies, dance, andtell ghost stories. But there isone thing we won't do-go to sleep!
When Mr. Rogers goes for a drive with Amelia Bedelia, he's infor the ride of his life. She does exactly what he tells her –– andthat gets them into trouble, but only Amelia Bedelia can make a cartrip this much fun!
Cat wants a snack. Cat sets a trap. Cat gets...in trouble! Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading.
Elmo's bringing a present to Oscar. But the mysterious wrapped gift has a curious effect--it's making Elmo sneeze! And every time Elmo sneezes, something funny happens. The youngest readers will love following along as Elmo's sneezes cause laundry to fall off a line and much more in this Early Step into Reading story
Kindergarten-Grade 2 A simple but clearly crafted text for the youngest readers. O'Connor's book, set in the town of Pee Wee, includes a gallant and brave knight; a damsel in distress; and a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker who are truly knaves. Concrete information about the size of the people and buildings ("the tallest person was no taller than a toothpick") is given in the story so that readers could easily construct a scene to scale. On every page, large, bright watercolor illustrations, detailed with pen, are immensely appealing. O'Brien paints from a variety of bird's eye perspectives. This visual treat combined with large type and a delightful story of heroine rescue will make this book popular with beginning readers. Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, Idaho Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Mary had a little lamb, but Pinkalicious has a coolercompanion: an imaginary unicorn named Goldie. In this first I CanRead? follow-up to New York Times bestsellers Pinkalicious,Purplicious, and Goldilicious, a pink-crazed girl and her goldensidekick are taking school by storm. In the midst of all the funand games, will they play by the rules?
Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!
Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school's field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."
"Reading on your own" Armadillos may look funny, moveoh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but mostly they areextraordinary For example, they can jump three feet in the air toscare away any predators (especially the human variety), they canhold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they've been knownto eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal. "Amazing Armadillos "follows afemale armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, andprepares for the birth of her baby pups. It is perfect for newlyindependent readers who love to learn fun, quirky, and cool factsabout amazing animals, like the armadillo.
Spider-Man’s newest enemy is big, green, and mean. Spider-Man thinks he has him all figured out. But there may be more to The Lizard than meets the eye
Christmas cheer 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!
In the town of Ghostly where every house is haunted, twoghosts are frightened—someone is haunting them with mysterioussounds: Clack cluckity-cluck bing, blub blub. Or is it Clickcluck-clackity cling, flub flub? They can’t agree on what thesounds are, but they know they’re not ghostly noises.What could bemore scary? Good thing ace reporter Dirk Bones is on the case. Dirkwrites for the town newspaper, The Ghostly Tombs, and as hecollects the facts for his stories, he also solves mysteries. AsDirk investigates this zany case, he encounters more silly, creepycreatures in a town full of promise for more surprising mysteriesto co
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic,traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit thestage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build theirconfidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children andencourage them to progress further with this series and becomeconfident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series iscarefully structured to include many everyday words that are vitalfor first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear,beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzlequestions at the end of each book further help withcomprehension This Read it yourself version of The Magic Porridge Pot is alevel 1 title and so suitable for children who are beginning tolearn to read. The story is told simply, using short sentences anda small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird t
Discover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet! With full-color images from the movie, Paddington's Adventures is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.
