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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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Jesus Saves the World
by Various AuthorsJesus Saves the World highlights the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, from his birth to his resurrection. The simple storyline and vibrant art will appeal to emerging readers, and will help them understand who Jesus Christ is.
Jonah and the Big Fish
by Various AuthorsJonah and the Big Fish, part of The Beginner’s Bible™ series, is now one of the I Can Read® books for early readers. In this story, children will discover what happened when Jonah ran away from God. And they’ll smile when they read that Jonah prays for and receives forgiveness. This easy-to-read book serves as a steppingstone to encourage early readers to learn about God.
The Josefina Story Quilt
by Eleanor CoerrA historically based, affectionate story of good and bad times on a nineteenth-century wagon-train journey. Coerr packs strong emotions into the story, which is detailed and eventful enough to create vivid historical setting within the confines of a beginning-to-read format. In Children's Editors' Choices for 1986, Notable 1986 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies, and The USA Through Children's Books 1985.
Joseph and His Brothers
by Various AuthorsJoseph’s brothers were tired of watching Joseph get the best of everything from their father. One day they decided to get rid of him. They sold him as a slave and sent him away. God had plans for Joseph. Years later, Joseph is the king’s helper, and the brothers come to ask him for help. Can Joseph forgive his brothers? Find out in this My First I Can Read book. Perfect for early readers.
Joshua Crosses the Jordan River
by Crystal BowmanChristian parents especially appreciate books for their young readers that help them understand more about God. Reading the Bible can be a very overwhelming challenge for young readers. Therefore, Bible stories written in a learn-to-read format are a welcomed product. This is the idea behind the proposal Bible Stories for I Can Read! Level1. When interesting stories from the Bible are written with on-level vocabulary, the child gains knowledge of Scripture and biblical truths while developing his or her reading skills. The result is a meaningful and positive reading experience for the child.
Jungle Beasts
by ZondervanThese exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God’s creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the giant squid, baseball fish, and the blue-ringed octopus. Birds of the Air will include facts about flying friends like the macaw, toucan, flamingo, and yellow-bellied sapsucker. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs will tell about stinkbugs, dung beetles, killer bees, and more. Creatures Down Under will tell about the platypus, kookaburra, kangaroo, and crocodile and coral. Freezing Friends will focus on Polar bears, seal, penguin, and walrus. Farm Animal Babies will focus on familiar farm animal babies, their special names, and characteristics. Forest Animal Babies will focus on fun forest animal babies like raccoons, mountain lions, and baby birds and their special characteristics. Jungle Animal Babies will focus on fun jungle animal babies like monkeys, panthers, and baby birds and their special characteristics.
Just Ali Cat
by Dandi Daley MackallA Lesson in Recognizing Inner Beauty. Ali Cat is a very friendly cat. And Katy thinks she is beautiful! But will the pet show judges think so too?
Kick, Pass, and Run
by Leonard KesslerAfter observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game.
A Kiss For Little Bear
by Else Holmelund MinarikToo much kissing?
Little Bear sends Grandmother a picture, and she likes it so much she asks Hen to take him a thank-you kiss.
But Hen passes the kiss to Frog, who passes it to Cat, and on and on--will Little Bear ever get his kiss?
Kung Fu Panda
by Catherine HapkaThe legend of the Dragon Warrior is famous all over the Valley of Peace. Many have dreamed of being chosen. The time has come to name the great warrior. And the Dragon Warrior is ... a clumsy panda?
Kung Fu Panda
by Catherine HapkaPo works hard to live up to his title as the Dragon Warrior. But it seems the harder he trains, the more trouble he causes. Can't Po do anything right?
LarryBoy Meets the Bubblegum Bandit
by Karen PothUsing the Veggie Tale brand as the backdrop for this Level One I Can Read series, we are sure to have four highly successful ICR books to add to the Zonderkidz ICR line. Combining the ever-popular Veggie humor and characters with strong messages of God's love and acceptance, these books will be best sellers for the retailer and best-loved books by the families that purchase them
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by Jennifer FrantzPeter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy have traveled through Professor Kirke's wardrobe into the land of Narnia. Read and learn about these for siblings and their adventures in this magical world.
Little Bear
by Else Holmelund MinarikIn one story, "Birthday Soup," Little Bear cannot find his mother and presumes she has forgotten his birthday. With the prospect of guests arriving and no cake in sight, he sets out to make birthday soup (all his friends like soup). Just as the gathering is sitting down for soup, Mother Bear shows up with a big, beautiful birthday cake.
"I never did forget your birthday, and I never will," she says to her son as he hugs her leg. In "Little Bear Goes to the Moon," Little Bear declares that he will fly to the moon in his new space helmet. Mother Bear tells him to be back by lunch, and he is.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Little Bear's Friend
by Maurice Sendak and Else Holmelund MinarikOne summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad--until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!
Little Bear's Visit
by Else Holmelund MinarikLittle Bear spends a day with Grandmother and Grandfather Bear and has so much fun, he falls fast asleep.
Winner of the Caldecott Honor
Little Critter to the Rescue!
by Mercer MayerUh-oh, Dad needs help!When Dad is locked in the basement, Little Critter knows just what to do. He picks up the phone to dial three numbers. The firemen arrive in just a few minutes to rescue Dad . . . but they can't stay long to share in the excitement. They have another job to do. Join Little Critter as he shares his 9-1-1 smarts! Other books about Little Critter are available in Bookshare's library.
Little David and His Best Friend
by Crystal BowmanA Lesson in God’s Constancy Little David’s best friend Jon is the king’s son. Together they have lots of adventures, like best friends do. But the king gets mad at David. What should Jon and David do?
Little David's Big Heart
by Crystal Bowman"A Lesson in Goodness Little Davis is kind and helpful. Everyone likes him—especially God. Then David hears that one day he will become a king! What does the mouse king think of that?"
Little David's Brave Day
by Crystal BowmanA Lesson in Trusting God Goliath the giant cat is scaring Little David’s brothers. But not Little David! He knows that God will always help him, no matter what. What will make Goliath go away?
Little David Sings for the King
by Crystal BowmanA Lesson in Trusting God for the Big Things David is the smallest mouse in his family. He can’t keep up with his big brothers. But when the king is sad, God helps David do something special to cheer him up.
Little Runner of the Longhouse
by Arnold Lobel and Betty BakerThe time of the New Year was an exciting one. The longhouses of the Iroquois were filled with busy people as everyone helped prepare for the celebration. Little Runner envied the big boys who put on masks and threatened to steal prized possessions until they were dissuaded with large servings of maple sugar. It was an Iroquois ceremony, but it was the candy, not the custom, that appealed to Little Runner. Little Runner did his best to convince his mother that he was one of the big boys, but she could not be fooled. How he finally achieved his goal makes a warmly happy story. The stunning pictures and skillfully chosen words realistically re-create the Iroquois way of life, and children will find this book that they can actually read by themselves both absorbing and delightful.
The Long Way to a New Land
by Joan Sandin"We will go to America!" It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey over land and sea to reach a better life in a new country thousands of miles away.
The Lost Son
by Various AuthorsThis story of the prodigal son teaches the power of God’s love and forgiveness. God is always happy when lost people come back to him. Readers experience the love of God through the story of a loving father in this My First level book.
Mad Maddie Maxwell
by Stacie K.B. MaslynMaddie’s jump rope is missing. When she doesn’t find it in all the usual places, she gets angry. She blames each member of her family in turn. Through familiar rhyme and repetition, simple text, and delightful illustrations, this level-one I Can Read Book provides support for the earliest readers.