Fancy Nancy at the Museum


Jane O'Connor - 2008
    Even after a bumpy bus ride, Nancy finds a way to make the day extra-fancy in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be extra fancy for the occasion. After a bumpy bus ride, she doesn't feel very well. Luckily for Nancy, her teacher, Ms. Glass, has a few fancy tricks of her own. Nothing can keep Nancy from making this trip magnifique! (That's a fancy French word for great!)Fancy Nancy at the Museum is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School


Kimberly Dean - 2014
    He has so many colorful choices in his closet to choose from, how will he decide on one?In this hilarious I Can Read tale, Pete learns it's not what you wear, but how you wear it that makes you cool.

Tiny the Snow Dog


Cari Meister - 2001
    Tiny and his owner play in the snow and Tiny becomes a snow dog.

Kingdom of Color (Disney Tangled)


Melissa Lagonegro - 2010
    . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! With super simple text and full-color illustrations, this Step 1 reader is based on Disney’s swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy.

Cork and Fuzz: Finders Keepers


Dori Chaconas - 2009
    Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to keep things. Fuzz finds Cork?s lost stone, and he wants to keep it. But a chipmunk runs off with it. Who will say fi nders-keepers now? The whimsical story and playful illustrations in this Easy-to-Read title will delight young readers.

The Cat in the Hat the Movie!: Cooking with the Cat


Bonnie Worth - 2003
    Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat movie.

Sammy the Seal


Syd Hoff - 1959
    Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read!"So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.

Follow Me, Mittens


Lola M. Schaefer - 2007
    But what happens when the butterfly flies where a kitten cannot follow?The adorable kitten's adventure is certain to delight young children eager to begin reading on their own!

Pony Crazy


Catherine Hapka - 2009
    She has pony books, pony toys, and even a pony rug! But Meg lives in the big city and has never been around real ponies before. Then her family moves to the country, and on her first day of school, Meg makes a new friend—a friend who lives on a horse farm! Beginning readers will cheer as Meg meets, feeds, and grooms her very first horses. A sweet story of friendship and big ideas, this is the perfect book for horse lovers of all ages.

A Bargain for Frances


Russell Hoban - 1970
    Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?

Mouse Tales


Arnold Lobel - 1972
    When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that—he tells seven stories, one for each boy!This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.This sweet bedtime tale is from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.

A Fly Went By


Mike McClintock - 1958
    A fly went by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale.

Bravest Dog Ever: Story of Balto


Natalie Standiford - 1989
    Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish - and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life.Illus. in full color.

Henry and Mudge - The First Book


Cynthia Rylant - 1987
    The first book in the acclaimed Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant featuring Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog, Mudge.Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner


Lillian Hoban - 1990
    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.