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.
Eager kitten Mittens is searching everywhere for his friend,Max. He wants to play with him! But Max is no where to be found.Where can he be? The gentle friendship surprise at the end of thisstory will leave readers feeling warm-and-fuzzy!
With a new baby sister in the house, Frances is feeling quite forgotten. Mother doesn?t have time to iron Frances?s favorite dress, her parents don?t appreciate her new song, and there are no raisins for her oatmeal. So Frances decides to run away, and she does—but not too far. Full of warmth and family love, this new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban?s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers. When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.
Illus. in full color with black-and-white photos. "Covers notonly the story of Robinson's prowess and his problems as the firstblack man to play in the major leagues, but also the story of therise and fall of black baseball and some of its star players andmanagers. Nicely geared by vocabulary, sentence length, and printsize to the primary grades audience."--"Bulletin, Center forChildren's Books.
Biscuit is walking to Grandpa’s house, and he’s having such agood time he doesn’t want the walk to end. But the little puppyknows that the only better thing than a walk to Grandpa’s house isa visit with Grandpa hims
America’s favorite housekeeper has quite a tendency forgetting those important little details wrong. So just imagine allthat might go awry when Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of theschool Thanksgiving pageant! She thinks “roles” are a type ofbread, the “dressing room” is where you stuff the turkey, and thata “cast party” comes after someone’s told you to “break a leg!” Butof course, things somehow always work out for Amelia Bedelia, andthis play’s no exception. One thing’s for sure: this book is sofunny, you’ll be giving th
The star of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss makes his Step into Readingdebut in this rhymed reader that offers kids easy suggestions forgoing green! After explaining how the trash in a wastbasketultimately ends up in a landfill or incinerator, the Lorax suggestsrealistic ways children can reduce waste, such as by carrying alunch box, donating old clothes and toys, sharing magazines withfriends, recycling cans and bottles, and using rechargeablebatteries. He also explains how they can save energy around thehome by turning off lights, taking shorter showers, donningsweaters to stay warm, and much, much more. All in all, this is agreat introduction to helping the Earth and helping kids step intoreading!
Brrr ... ing There's the school bell It's the first day back atschool for Arthur and Violet and all of their friends. Time forriding the school bus, going to class, and best of all, eatingsnacks and playing games at recess. But this year the first day isfull of surprises. The bus ride to school is an unexpectedadventure, and Arthur's friend, Norman, almost loses his lunch box.Just when things settle down, Arthur finds his snack hasdisappeared from his lunch box. What will happen next on thisexciting first day of school? Beginning readers heading back toschool will enjoy the humor in Lillian Hoban's tenth I Can ReadBook about these much loved characters.
From the photographer of the bestselling I Spy books and creator of the Can You See What I See? series is a new Christmas search-and-find reader chock-full of fun! Children can read the simple text and use the picture clues to search for dozens of hidden trinkets and toys! An illustrated word list in the back of the book provides extra support for the newest readers!
LEVEL 2 - BEGINNING TO READ ALONE (green) The language at this level will be mainly short and simplesentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation.Includes simple glossary. The human body is an essential source of fascination forkids.Thisbook uses that interest to draw children into a positivereading experience by explaining the basics about all the majorsystems and asking questions so the reader can reflect on their ownbodies. What color are your eyes? What do you hear right now? Areyou right-handed or left-handed? Key vocabulary and a glossarycomplete this fun introduction.
Biscuit s new friend, Sam the dog, can do a lot of greatthings, like run fast and fetch big sticks, and Biscuit wants toprove that he can do the same, in an adorable tale about friendlycompetition and one determined little puppy. Reprint.
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 Cinderella is a level 1 titleand so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read.The story is told simply, using short sentences and a small numberof frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your
All new, easy-to read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired withfun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books tocreate a festive I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and pictureclues, this book is written to support the newest reader!
Sid and Momma are very different. Sid is a sloth. Momma is a dinosaur. They make a great team, but first they have to learn to get along!
Mia's eighth I Can Read book is full of the same dancing readers love, but with a whole set of new moves (and words!) to help beginning readers grow.For a new dance number, Mia the ballerina kitten swaps her ballet slippers for jazz shoes. The only thing is, Mia doesn't think the jazz shoes are as pretty as her pink slippers. The plain shoes don't seem to match the snazzy jazz routine. As always, Mia uses her quick thinking to come up with the perfect solution to match her plain Jane outfit to her jazzy steps.Mia Jazzes It Up is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
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.
I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line ofbeginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik'S LITTLEBEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry,historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors andillustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy ofreading independently.
What better was for Eloise and Nanny to enjoy a perfect summerday than by going to a baseball game?
Climb in and hold on tight! Kids will love spending a day at the Bear Country Amusement Park, where they'll experience the stomach-dropping, heart-stopping thrills of a giant roller coaster right along with the Berenstain Bears.
Benny thinks he's the best at everyting,But when Benny gets to camp,he's not very good at anything . When some campers get into trouble,can Benny be the best at saving the day?
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!
Waggy dog, shaggy dog, doggies in a bunch. Floppy dog, sloppy dog, doggies eating lunch. Kids will love this bouncy, colorful book, bursting with every kind of dog imaginable!
~From School Library Journal Grade 1-4?The story of a young girl helping her father trade someof their possessions for basic necessities in war-torn El Salvadorseems an unlikely topic for an easy reader. However, this poignantnarrative, told from the child's perspective, is straightforwardand speaks to the heart. Maria never intended to trade her stuffedbear, but her sensitivity to her family's circumstances helps herto make the difficult decision. A general map and glossary (with apronunciation guide) for the eight Spanish words/phrases used inthe text precede the five chapters. The Spanish blends easily withthe English text and the meaning is also made clear in context.Sandin's watercolors add to the emotional impact of this beginningreader and do an effective job of setting the scene. An author'snote intended for adults briefly explains about the war that tookplace in the 1980s. This sensitive and compelling title will bewelcome in all libraries, particularly those serving refugees fromEl Salv
