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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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Amelia Bedelia Makes A Friend
by Lynne Avril and Herman S. Parish IIIFriends are the best! Amelia Bedelia misses an old friend and makes a new friend in this funny story about friendship.
Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over
by Herman Parish and Lynne AvrilA slumber party! Amelia Bedelia has been invited to sleep over at Rose's house. But sleeping is boring, isn't it? Luckily, Amelia Bedelia and her friends find so many fun things to do!
Clark the Shark
by Bruce Hale and Guy FrancisClark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he's heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Uh-oh, and oh no! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble? Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring our favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth! Image descriptions present.
I Saw You in the Bathtub and Other Folk Rhymes
by Alvin SchwartzThis book is filled with rhymes. They are silly and funny and scary. Nobody knows who made them up. But some of the poets were children. Their rhymes were passed from person to person. And now they have reached you. Maybe some day You will write a rhyme like one of these.
Jesus Loves Me
by ZondervanVerse by verse, this level-one reader shows how much Jesus loves children. Jesus Loves Me uses whimsical illustrations, music, and reading to make this much-loved children’s song come to life. Simple sheet music is included so that parents or teachers can play the melody while children read and sing along. Jesus Loves Me is part of the I Can Read™/Song Series.
Mud Pie Annie
by Joy Allen and Sue Buchanan and Dana ShaferRefusing to be deterred by grown-ups, Mud Pie Annie uses her God-given creativity to make wonderful mud pies and other culinary masterpieces. Includes full-color illustrations and perforated recipe cards in the back so kids can make their own (edible) "dirt" or "mud" dishes.
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.
What Spot?
by Crosby BonsallWhen is a spot not a spot? It depends whom you listen to -the walrus or the puffin. This hilarious tale by the author of such popular I CAN READ Books as who's a pest? and tell me some more answers this perfectly logical question with wit, charm, and high good humor. It was the walrus who first saw the spot-a black spot in the white, white snow. He would have investigated it at once had not the puffin-a know-it-all bird of diminutive stature-insisted that it was nothing, nothing at all. And the walrus had great respect for the puffin's intellect-up to a point. In uproarious words and pictures, Mrs. Bonsall describes just what happens when nothing turns out to be a very definite something. Beginning readers, when they stop laughing long enough to read the words, will find this book utterly and completely satisfying. Picture descriptions are included when they help explain what's going on in the story.
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?
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 Amy E. Imbody and Mike GordonLevel-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.
Zachary's Zoo
by Mike NappaWelcome to Zachary's Zoo … Where a tiger, a bear, and a crocodile are among the ferocious beasts masquerading as lovable house pets! Only a smart, responsible zookeeper like Zachary can tame their savage nature by seeing that their needs are met. This MOPS Kid book is designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 4 to 6. Children will learn that letting he cat out, feeding the shark (oops, fish!)… it's all part of taking care of the animals God made.
A Picture for Harold's Room
by Crockett JohnsonHarold needs a picture for his bedroom wall. So he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small-half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist can find his way home now.
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?
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.
There Is A Carrot In My Ear
by Alvin Schwartz and Karen Ann WeinhausA collection of six stories about a family of silly people, based on noodle folklore from America, Europe, and Asia Minor.
Danny and the Dinosaur and the New Puppy
by Syd HoffDanny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can't wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over.
Danny and the Dinosaur
by Syd HoffThe dinosaur thinks he’s much too tall. It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all.
Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.
This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp
by Syd HoffFrom the book jacket: Guess who's going to summer camp with Danny?
His friend the dinosaur. An expert at foot races and football, and happy to help when weary hikers need a lift, this gigantic camper is a huge hit.
Since the publication of Danny and the Dinosaur in 1958, the popular pair has been a favorite for beginning readers everywhere, who, like Danny, love the dinosaur as much for the measure of his size as for the largeness of his heart.
Those who enjoy this book may also want to read "Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!" (also available from Bookshare).
This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy. AGES 3-7
Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!
by Syd HoffWhat would happen if a dinosaur came to a birthday party? Come to Danny's house and find out. His friend the dinosaur helps make this one party you'll never forget!
Barney's Horse
by Syd HoffEvery day, Barney the peddler and his horse come into town. But one day the new trains send Barney's horse off and running. Will he ever come back?
Who Will Be My Friends?
by Syd HoffFreddy has moved into a new house and goes in search of friends to play with. An Early I Can Read Book.
If You're Happy and You Know It
by Various AuthorsIf You’re Happy and You Know It combines words, music, and opportunity for interaction in this level-one reader. The fun illustrations give visual clues to readers as they learn the words to all the verses. An easy-to-read song sheet is included so that parents or teachers can play the melody. Children will enjoy exploring ways to joyfully praise the Lord. If You’re Happy and You Know It is part of the I Can Read™/Song Series.