Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one?The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security and his discovery of a new friend is perfect for children who, like Mittens, are ready to take their first steps on a new journey: reading.Mittens is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. "The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers," commented Booklist.

    Who says cats and dogs can't be friends?

    McNoshPip SqueakSplish, Splash!Woof: A Love StoryWithout You

    Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table?Amelia Bedelia spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects along the trail. She has fun splashing with her friends in a stream, collecting leaves, and having a picnic. Best of all, her nature table find is a surprise in more ways than one! An easy-to-read book about friendship and exploring the natural world that is just right for beginning readers.

    When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete's cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn't have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom, Pete finds the perfect solution so that everyone can enjoy a Goldie painting and Pete has time to finish his homework!A Pet for Pete is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this hilarious I Can Read tale featuring the grooviest cat, Pete!

    Luckily, Dixie sniffs out the problem and Emma’s mom figures out the solution—but will the pair make it to school before it’s too late?Dixie stars in another I Can Read title, a tasty treat for all beginning readers.

    Fly, Tweet, fly. Pip wants to fly too—flap, flap, flap! Can Otto help Pip find a way to soar in the sky?

    Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.

    What is chasing Duck? Is it something wild and hairy? Does it have big teeth? Who will help protect Duck? Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!

    But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more!This Level 1 I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

    If he stops sleeping, the bad dreams will stop too... right?

    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.

    Many children will relate to this funny character! In Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet, Worm makes a surprising discovery—teachers have birthdays. That means Worm and his friends have to find the perfect present for their teacher, Mrs. Mulch. Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences.

    But when the vegetables in the Monroes' kitchen start turning white, Chester the cat is worried. Could Bunnicula be a vampire bunny? Chester will stop at nothing to protect the Monroes and their vegetables from the threat.

    Nancy’s loved playing with her favorite puppy all summer, but sometimes Frenchy can be a bit naughty. When she gets into trouble one too many times, the Clancys decide that it’s time for Frenchy to go to school, too—puppy school! But will Frenchy change her doggy ways?Beginning readers will love joining Nancy and Frenchy as they get ready for school in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read. Time for Puppy School is the newest work from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.Time for Puppy School is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.