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'I Can Read!' Leveled Readers Series
Description: A collection of leveled readers for beginning young readers published by Harper Collins. #kids #teachers #earlyreaders #earlylearning #earlychildhood #preschool
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Thank You, Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy ParishMrs. Rogers is glad Amelia Bedelia can help get everything ready for the guests. Stripping sheets, taking spots out of dresses, and checking shirts are just some of what Amelia does.
Surprises
by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Megan Lloyd'These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way. ' --BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA) Best Books of 1984 (SLJ) Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)
Super Ace and the Thirsty Planet
by Cheryl CrouchSpace hero Super Ace is called to planet Woop because the main river has dried up. No one can drink or bathe, and they are cranky and smelly. Super Ace tries to use his super powers (strength and good looks) to find a way for the people to smell better and not be so thirsty. Nothing he tries works. The planet leader turns to Sidekick Ned, but Super Swish laughs. Ned uses his God-given wisdom to discover that a huge boulder has fallen into the river and blocked the water. Super Ace feels bad until Ned asks him to help by moving the large rock. Super Ace and Sidekick Ned are glad they have worked together. This level-two I Can Read book uses engaging characters and a simple plot to build children’s confidence as they discover the joy of reading independently.
Super Ace and the Space Traffic Jam
by Cheryl CrouchSpace hero Super Ace is called to planet Joop to fix a galactic space traffic jam. He and Sidekick Ned can’t even get to the planet because there are wrecks everywhere. Super Ace tries to use his super powers (strength and good looks) to clear the traffic and get everyone moving again, but his attempts only make the situation worse. Ned uses his God-given wisdom to solve the traffic problem. The galactic space stop light is flashing every color of the rainbow, so space ship drivers don’t know if they should go, slow down, or stop. He knows people have to follow the rules to be safe. Ned fixes the light and the drivers stop crashing. This level-two I Can Read book uses engaging characters and a simple plot to build children’s confidence as they discover the joy of reading independently.
Super Ace and the Rotten Robots
by Cheryl CrouchSpace hero Super Ace is called to planet Roop because the planet’s robots are making messes, being mean, and ruining everything. The planet is in chaos! Super Ace tries to use his super powers (strength and good looks) to make the robots obey him, but no matter what he tries, the robots are still bad. The planet leader turns to sidekick Ned, and Super Ace laughs. But Ned uses his God-given wisdom to discover that the main switch at Robot Control has been bumped. The lever that should point to Good now points to Bad. That’s why the robots are bad. They can’t choose how to act, like people can. Ned moves the lever to Good, and the robots begin to clean up the mess and help people again. This level-two I Can Read book uses engaging characters and a simple plot to build children’s confidence as they discover the joy of reading independently.
Super Ace and the Mega Wow 3000
by Cheryl CrouchSpace hero Super Ace is called to planet Floop because the Mega Wow 3000, a spaceship loaded with food for hungry children, will not go. Super Ace tries to use his super powers, (strength and good looks) to fix the ship. With his big arms, he bends and lifts and moves the Mega Wow. Pieces of the Mega Wow snap and pop, but the ship still will not work. When the ship’s owner turns to Sidekick Ned, Super Ace laughs. But Ned uses his God-given wisdom to find the key that turns on the ship. Now the hungry children will get their food! This level-two I Can Read book uses engaging characters and a simple plot to build children’s confidence as they discover the joy of reading independently.
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks
by Rob ScottonSplat's class project is taking care of chicken eggs in this I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. When Splat takes the chicks home overnight, they hatch and run loose around his house! They pop up in the bathroom, hide inside his socks, and fall asleep in the paint box! Will Splat be able to round them all up?
Splat the Cat
by Rob ScottonSplat and Seymour learn how much they value their friendship in this warm I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. When Splat plans a sweet surprise for his best pal, he unintentionally makes Seymour worry that their friendship is coming to an end. Will all the silliness split this pair apart or bring them closer than ever? Beginning readers will practice the -ore sound and delight in the hilarious measures Splat takes to surprise his best friend in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series.
Splat the Cat
by Rob ScottonSplat decides to create his own from ice cubes, feathers, and a fan. When that doesn't work, he tries to persuade the snow to fall by dressing in his snowsuit and waiting with his sled.
Splat the Cat
by Rob ScottonSplat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother is coming to visit. Splat even stays up all night planning ways to impress his new friend. Although Splat's big surprise takes a calamitous turn, everyone ends up having even more fun than they expected!
Splat The Cat Sings Flat
by Rob ScottonSplat's class is preparing to sing on Parents' Night, but Splat has stage fright! What will it take for him to overcome his fear?
Splat The Cat And The Hotshot
by Rob ScottonSplat goes on a Cat Scouts trip in this hilarious I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton.
Splat can hardly wait to put on his uniform, tie knots, and build a fire. But when a new member of the group does everything just a bit better than everyone else, Splat wishes he could have a chance to shine. Thanks to some sticky mud, he might get to show what a great outdoors-cat he really is!
Beginning readers will practice the -ot sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat and the Hotshot is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Splat The Cat And The Duck With No Quack
by Rob ScottonA duck with no quack? Who has ever heard of that? Certainly not Splat—and he decides to investigate. Beginning readers will love the zany wordplay in this Splat book!
Splat The Cat
by Rob ScottonSplat and his class go on a field trip to an ice cream factory in this delectable I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day! Beginning readers will practice the –eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Splat The Cat
by Rob ScottonSplat tries to cheer up his athletic dad when his soccer team loses its big game. Looking back at old pictures of his father and grandfather winning a three-legged race, Splat decides that if he and his dad can win some events at the Cat School Games, Dad will be glad. As usual, disaster occurs, causing all of the events that father and son participate in to become quite slapstick. The good news is that Dad has a great sense of humour and really enjoys spending time with his son.
Spiders, Snakes, Bees, and Bats
by Various AuthorsDid you know—There are thousands of different kinds of spiders? That snakes smell with their tongues? Read all about God¹s creepy, crawly creations!
Snug as a Bug / Arropadito y a gusto
by Amy E. ImbodyLevel-one readers will enjoy reading this delightful rhyming bedtime story. They’ll learn that God has given animals places they can sleep. And while God loves animals, he has a special love for children. Humorous and colorful illustrations make this a fun book to read over and over again. Los lectores de nivel 1 disfrutarán al leer este encantador cuento antes de irse a la cama. Aprenderán que Dios les ha dado a los animales lugares donde pueden dormir. Y en tanto que Dios ama a los animales, siente un amor especial por los niños. Las ilustraciones cómicas y a todo color hacen que sea una diversión leer este libro una y otra vez.
Snug as a Bug
by Mike Gordon and Amy E. ImbodyLevel-one readers will enjoy reading this delightful rhyming bedtime story. They’ll learn that God has given animals places they can sleep. And while God loves animals, he has a special love for children. Humorous and colorful illustrations make this a fun book to read over and over again.
Small Wolf
by Nathaniel BenchleyA young Native American boy sets out to hunt on Manhattan Island and discovers some strange people with white faces and very different ideas about land. As the author notes: Although this story is about Manhattan, Small Wolf and his father could be any of the American Indians who were displaced from their homes and hunting grounds by the white men.
The Smallest Cow in the World
by Katherine PatersonThough Rosie is the meanest cow in the herd, five-year-old Marvin is inconsolable when she is sold, and he and his family move to another dairy farm.
Sister For Sale! / Hermana a la venta
by Michelle Medlock AdamsImagine the joy of selling off an annoying younger sibling! No more fighting, biting, or tattling. But who will you play with after your sister is gone? Children will learn to appreciate the value of family, even if getting along takes some work. ¡Imagínate la alegría de vender a una fastidiosa hermanita menor! No más peleas, ni mordiscos, ni charlas sin fin. Sin embargo, ¿con quién vas a jugar después de que tu hermana se haya ido? Los niños aprenderán a apreciar el valor de la familia, aunque llevarse bien exija algo de esfuerzo.
Sister for Sale
by Michelle Medlock AdamsImagine the joy of selling off an annoying younger sibling! No more fighting, biting, or tattling. But who will you play with after your sister is gone? Children will learn to appreciate the value of family, even if getting along takes some work.
Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner
by Lillian HobanIt's Thanksgiving, and Silly Tilly Mole is planning to make Thanksgiving dinner for all her friends. But where did she put the invitations? What happened to her recipes? And why is her house so full of frog? There's a big surprise in store for silly Tilly in this hilarious story with cheery full-color pictures by Lillian Hoban. "[Silly Tilly Mole] sends out recipe cards instead of invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. Even though she forgets to cook and falls asleep, the party is saved when her animal guests arrive with their favorite dishes. Watercolors in vibrant autumn hues accentuate this comedy of errors with quirky characterizations and fine brushwork. " BL.
Sid the Science Kid
by Jennifer FrantzSid's dad has a cold. He is sneezing. His nose is runny. But how come Sid has to keep washing his hands, if his dad is the one who's sick?
Shrek the Third
by Catherine HapkaWith Donkey and Puss by his side, Shrek must find a new king for the land of Far Far Away-or rule the kingdom himself!