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What Is Chasing Duck?
Jan Thomas - 2017
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!
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks
Rob Scotton - 2016
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Chicken in Mittens
Adam Lehrhaupt - 2017
So Zoey the daring chicken and Sam the loyal pig are headed to the North Pole!
Fox Is Late
Corey R. Tabor - 2018
Go, Fox, go!What is this winning trickster character doing, zooming over and under and around on his skateboard? His animal friends follow him home to find out—and get a big surprise!Fox Is Late is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox the Tiger, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.
Morris the Moose
Bernard Wiseman - 1959
But none of these animals is a moose! These different animals have one thing in common—their friendship.Morris the Moose is a Level One I Can Read, great for shared reading with a child, and especially wonderful for reluctant readers.
Baa-Choo!
Sarah Weeks - 2006
But every time he thinks he is going to sneeze, he only gets as far as "Baa . . . ahhh . . ." No choo!Sarah Weeks′ rhyming tale and Jane Manning′s lively art make for a hilarious barnyard romp.Ages 4+
Spark
Kallie George - 2013
He can’t control his fiery breath. Even practicing doesn’t help. Will Spark ever be able to tame his flame? The first book in an early reader series about baby magic animals, Spark is a gentle reminder that there is a perfect time for everything.
Zack's Alligator
Shirley Mozelle - 1989
But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator!Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can do cartwheels?Bridget the alligator is the silly, sassy star of this funny Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.
Good Night, Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas - 2000
Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
Ducks in a Row
Lori Haskins Houran - 2010
Then his aunts show up for a visit - and they need his help with everything. Between making their snacks, running their baths, fixing their appliances and preparing their beds, Max is exhausted. Will they ever leave so Max can get back to relaxing?
Paddington and the Magic Trick
Michael Bond - 2016
Paddington is delighted to discover that the Browns are throwing him a birthday party. But when the magic trick he performs goes awry, Paddington needs something more than a tap of his wand to set things straight.Paddington and the Magic Trick is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Those Are Not My Underpants!
Melissa Martin - 2021
Who could they belong to? Ever inquisitive, he sets out on a quest through the forest to find the tighty whities' rightful owner. Could the underpants belong to Squirrel? Moose? Snake, maybe? Salmon?! Each animal denies that the bloomers belong to them, but readers will surely be giggling every step on the way...especially when they find out who the underpants actually belong to.Award-winning illustrator Troy Cummings delivers his signature warmth and humor to what could have been a very embarassing tail, er, I mean TALE, by author and child therapist Melissa Martin.
Donut Feed the Squirrels
Mika Song - 2020
Chestnuts might be nice . . . but what is that delicious smell in the distance? A new food truck has parked near their tree, and these two squirrels are going to figure out how to get their hands on these "donuts" that it seems to be selling.Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together.
Digger the Dinosaur
Rebecca Kai Dotlich - 2011
Digger may be huge, but he has the heart of a preschooler. He loves to help, but gets mixed up a lot. In Digger the Dinosaur, Digger wants to play baseball with his friends. But he isn’t allowed to go out until he’s cleaned his room. Digger starts cleaning at top speed, but the faster he moves the messier his room gets. His big tail and big feet aren’t helping! Will Digger win the race to tidy his room and get to the game on time? Gynux’s full-color illustrations capture Digger’s lovable personality. Digger the Dinosaur is a My First I Can Read book. That means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Penny and Her Sled
Kevin Henkes - 2019
It was cold, the sky was gray, but where was the snow?Days went by. Weeks passed. Penny hoped . . . but no snow. Would the snow ever arrive?What do you think will happen?