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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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Adam and Eve in the Garden
by Various AuthorsFrom the creation of day and night through Adam and Eve in the garden, emergent readers will learn the Bible’s first story. Children can read the simple text by themselves—and enjoy the vibrant Beginner’s Bible artwork.
Addie’s Bad Day
by Joan RobinsWhen Addie gets a haircut she hates, she is too embarrassed to come to her friend Max's birthday party.
Amazing Whales!
by Sarah L. ThomsonHow big are whales? How do whales breathe? Do they live alone or in groups? Why are so many whales in danger?
This exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea.
Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Whales! is the latest title in a new I Can Read Book series about the fascinating animals that share our world and how we can help to keep them healthy and safe.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy ParishFrom dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end!
Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor
by Herman ParishAn I can read book. Amelia Bedelia always does what she's told. So when Mr. Rogers tells her she should run for Mayor Thyomas's office, she pics up her skirts and dshes off to City Hall. She knows just what she'd do in the mayor's shoes (polish them, of course). With Amelia Bedelia in the race, politics will never be the same.
Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
by Peggy ParishAmelia Bedelia is in trouble again! This time she is in charge of a surprise wedding shower for Miss Alma. With the help of her scatterbrained cousin, Amelia Bedelia ices the fish with chocolate frosting, sticks prunes all over the hedges, tramples on Mrs. Rogers's best tablecloth-and turns the entire party into an uproarious shambles!
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!
Arthur's Funny Money
by Lillian HobanThis story is fun and very easy to read. Through all of the silliness it teaches many things about money, counting it, earning it and spending it. Children will see why it helps to know how to count and add and subtract. Arthur and his sister are in for a day filled with surprises from a soap eating dog to a bunch of children demanding to have their toys cleaned for free. Arthur and Violet are a good sister and brother team. Violet has many ideas for her brother and willingly helps him. At the end she plays a little number trick on him and he gives her a sweet reward. Early elementary grade children will learn in an enjoyable way about saving, counting, doing story problems, negotiating, compromising, advertising, getting along with customers and prices that go up and come down. A few pictures have been described by the validator.
Arthur's Loose Tooth
by Lillian HobanEmergent readers will identify with Arthur, the young chimpanzee who is the star of the classic series, as he loses a tooth, finally parts with his beloved Honey Bear, and goes on a campout.
Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery
by Doug CushmanAunt Eater loves mystery stories so much that she sees mysterious adventures wherever she looks
Baby Moses and the Princess
by Various AuthorsGod wants Moses to save his people from slavery. But Moses is afraid. How can he convince the king to let the slaves go?
Barnabas Goes Swimming
by Royden LeppBarnabas Goes Swimming—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon want to go swimming, but all their friends in the Brookdale Wood are too busy. Peter Pig is busy in the mud and Prickly Paul is busy napping. But Barnabas can always find a reason to thank God for a summer day. This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.
Barnabas Helps a Friend
by Royden LeppBarnabas Helps a Friend—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon explore the damage after a storm whips through Brookdale Wood. They want to help Mr. Beaver, whose home was destroyed by a fallen tree. When the little friends find they aren’t strong enough to help, they go out looking for other helpers because “friends always help when trouble comes.” This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.
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?
A Bear for Miguel
by Elaine Marie AlphinA young girl in El Salvador goes to the market with her father and helps her family obtain necessities by trading a precious item of her own. Includes descriptions of the many illustrations.
The Beginner's Bible
by ZondervanJesus loved his friends, and he had lots of them. His friend John baptized him; other friends learned from him. Jesus healed many people, and they became friends, too. Early readers will gain insight into Jesus’ life when they read Jesus and His Friends. This book, part of the I Can Read® series My First level, encourages children to love God’s Word.
The Beginner's Bible
by ZonderkidzThese Beginner’s Bible I Can Read 5-book treasuries titled The Beginner’s Bible Old Testament Heroes I Can Read Collection and The Beginner’s Bible New Testament I Can Read Collection are sure to please any young reader and parent alike. Beloved Beginner’s Bible artwork together with the easy-to-read text is a sure winner for parents looking for another way to share God’s Word with their youngsters. And with the addition of an audio reading of each of these popular Bible stories, these hard cover editions will become a favorite to read and listen to over and over. Featuring dramatic voices, music, sound effects, and even a ding to let children know it’s time to turn the page, The Beginner’s Bible Old Testament Heroes I Can Read Collection and The Beginner’s Bible New Testament I Can Read Collection are perfect additions to any family bookshelf.
The Beginner's Bible Heroes of the Bible Collection
by ZondervanHeroes of the Bible is a 5-book treasury featuring the following Old Testament stories: Noah and the Ark Moses and the King Queen Esther Helps God’s People David and the Giant Daniel and the Lions Featuring The Beginner’s Bible artwork with easy-to-read text in the I Can Read, My First Level, this collection is sure to be a winner with parents looking for a way to share God’s Word with their youngsters. With the addition of a CD with the audio reading of each of these popular Bible stories, this hardcover edition will become a favorite to read and listen to over and over. Featuring dramatic voices, music, sound effects, and even a signal to let children know it’s time to turn the page, Heroes of the Bible is a perfect addition to any family bookshelf.
The Berenstain Bears
by Jan BerenstainA series of faith-based values readers inspired by the classic Berenstain Bears book, The Berenstain Bears and the Good Deed, recently acquired for reprint by Zonderkidz. The Good Deed Scouts are a group of bear cubs who are committed to doing a good deed each and every day. Scouts Brother, Sister, Cousin Fred and Lizzy set forth in each story to find a good deed to do. Each book begins with a Bible verse about the importance of doing good deeds to help others. Each story tells about a different need in the community that the scouts can fulfill, a different way in which they can be of service. By doing good deeds for others, the Good Deed Scouts bring out the best in others as well. Soon those they serve are doing good deeds in return. From this small seed helping and caring for others grows and blossoms throughout the whole community. Biblical values are brought out and Bible verses are quoted.
The Berenstain Bears
by Jan BerenstainThe Good Deed Scouts see that Mama could use a break from her chores. Can their hard work measure up to Mama’s high standards as they show her the honor and respect children should show their parents?
The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub
by Jan BerenstainHelping a lost cub find his mother is a perfect good deed for the Scouts. After all, if they are living by God’s example, they cannot let even the smallest go astray! Will they find the cub’s mother and bring them back together?
The Berenstain Bears' Family Reunion
by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain and Mike BerenstainThe Bears are having a family reunion, and all their relatives are invited. The tree house is ready, the tables are set, and the fun is about to start. Beginning readers will feel like part of the family with this charming verse book from the much-loved Berenstains.
The Berenstain Bears’ Kitten Rescue
by Jan BerenstainThe Good Deed Scouts are on the lookout for someone to help . . . and they hear the mewing of a kitten in a tall tree! Will the cubs save the day?