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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. The only way they can stay together as a family is to make it on their own. So when the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home
The Addams Family. A Frightful Welcome
"The Addams family isn't your typical American family. Together, Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Mad Uncle Fester, and Grandma are an eccentric clan who delight in the macabre and are unaware that people find them a bit different than the rest of the neighborhood"--…
Excited about his camping trip, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire, until he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot.…
Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories
The kids at school dare John to visit the old house on the hill at night, and when he and his sister go in they find dusty dishes set on the table, a book open like it is waiting for a reader, and something hiding under the bed in the attic--and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are…
First Little Comics Guided Reading Levels E&f : 16 Funny Books That Are Just the
Collects sixteen stories in comic book format that are focused on encouraging early readers.…
Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased.…
Maud the koala has happily invited all fifty-six of her friends to her birthday party, but when the crowd arrives she feels overwhelmed and needs to be alone. Includes note to caregivers.…
When the Penguin escapes Arkham Asylum, Batman follows the clues to find the runaway villain before he causes trouble.…
Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale
While trying to make something for the school bake sale, Pete seems to only be able to make a mess.…
"Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text an…
Nibbs the mouse wants to give Bruce the bear a Big Fun Day, but unfortunately grumpy Bruce does not like fun.…
Friends search for Zoom Squirrel's missing baby tooth. Includes "acorn-y jokes" and "cool facts."…
When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.…
Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run
So much snow has fallen in Pinkville that the kids can go sledding from the rooftops, but Pinkalicious' brother Peter is too afraid to sled from such a steep height.…
Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brontosaurus, and T-Rex each have an itch, but Dino-Mo reminds them of the sign with a very important rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch. Includes introductory and concluding text and illustrations by Mo Willems.…
Tiger unwittingly helps some worms overcome their fear of tigers with a well-placed, informative book, but will a wormy hug aid a fearful Tiger? Part of the "Elephant & Piggie like reading" series promoted by Mo Willems.…
When Pinkalicious and Peter go to the hidden cove to meet their friend Aqua, a mini-mermaid, they see pirates instead.…
Bob Books. Set 1, Beginning Readers
A bound set of twelve readers which teach children letter sounds. Stories and pictures to make learning alphabet sounds enjoyable.…
Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups
"Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn't know what to do! He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Bob. But Pete is still stuck with the hiccups! Will Pete the Kitty ever get rid of his terrible hiccups?''--Publisher's description.…
Syd Hoff's Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door
When Betty, a new neighbor, moves in next door, Danny wants her to meet the dinosaur he enjoys visiting at the museum.…
Collects twelve books full of Little Critter antics with each story featuring short and long vowel sounds.…
Ash tries to earn a special Z-Crystal for his Z-Ring so he can use a super powerful Z-Move.…
When Duck has a gift for Goose, he puts in a box that he painted with red, blue, and yellow stripes.…
It is Christmas Eve and Fly Guy realizes that he does not have a present to give to his best friend Buzz--but when he looks around the house searching for something suitable he discovers a stranger in a red suit, and decides to attack with some ninja moves.…
Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave
When a dragon kidnaps Lady Callie, Sir Pete the Brave must come to her rescue.…
Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There's so much to see and do and explore! Little Critter discovers that there are plenty of surprises in store when it comes to the great outdoors.…
First Little Comics Guided Reading Levels C&d : 20 Funny Books That Are Just the
Collects twenty stories in comic book format that are focused on encouraging early readers.…
"Otter keeper is taking me and Teddy on a trip to visit sea friends! I am going to meet all the animals that live in the ocean. I wonder which one will be my favorite..."--Jacket flap.…
When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip into outer space, and while she enjoys some peace and quiet, Jack and Rex get into trouble on a far-off moon, where they meet an alien named Zip.…
When a bear wants honey, there are two ways he can get it. He can buy it at a store or he can go out bravely among the bees.…
Illustrations and simple text relate how Zip, the unlucky alien magician, zaps a bot and tells it what to do, but the bot does not listen. Includes note to parents, introduction to the books vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.…
Ballet Cat : What's Your Favorite Favorite?
Ballet Cat and her cousin, Goat, try to outdo one another while putting on show for their grandmother.…
Fox is late for lunch, so he hops on his skateboard and zooms home, with his animal friends in tow.…
Flubby is NOT a good pet! Kami has a cat named Flubby. Flubby likes to lie down, lick his fur, and sleep. But Kami's friends have pets who can sing, jump, and play catch. Not Flubby. Is Flubby a good pet?…
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur. Snowy Surprise
Spike wants to play out in the snow with his siblings Feather and Flap, but they're too cold, so Spike surprises them with gifts.…
That's My Book! and Other Stories
Little Duck, Big Duck, and Porcupine discover new ways to use books, put together a talent show, and play doctor and patient.…
Charlie and Mouse are getting ready for Mom's birthday and things are not going exactly as planned... but with plenty of humor and imagination, they'll prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better.…
Pinkalicious and the Babysitter
When Peter breaks his mother's mug while Maya is babysitting him and Pinkalicious, Pinkalicious tries to turn the broken pieces into art.…
Harold & Hog Pretend for Real!
Can the friendship of best friends Harold and Hog, a carefree elephant and a careful hog, survive a game of pretending to be Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie?…
"Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister"--…
When his toothbrush goes missing, Dog's friends help him look for it.…
"Croc and Ally are best friends, but they are very different. Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. These two best friends don't always see things the same way, but they do agree on one thing- their friendship comes first! In Friends Forever, whether they're choosing new chairs, goi…
The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It's up to Jack to hit a home run, but on the way to home plate he spots some snacks...…
The Berenstain Bears Around the World
The Berenstain Bears travel around the world, from Africa to the Great Wall of China, using their Anywhere-Anyplace Machine.…
Pinkalicious and her friends create outfits using household items, like coffee filters and macaroni.…
My Weird School Goes to the Museum
A.J. and Andrea go on a class trip to the museum, where their guide has been warned about their possible misbehavior.…
Chick and Brain. Smell My Foot!
"Shares the interactions of the rule-following Chick and the absent-minded Brain, whose friendship is tested by miscommunications and misunderstandings about good manners."--Provided by publisher.…
Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.…
Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery
Two mice try to figure out how a little acorn turns into a huge oak tree.…
Fox decides to become a tiger because they are fast and sneaky, and soon, his other animal friends are joining in.…
"See Fred Run ... At least, that's what the book says. But Fred has other ideas, and the resulting battle of wills between the book and its protagonist-who-won't-play-along makes for an uproarious read aloud, full of surprising twists. Best of all, the patterned text has been carefully crafted so that beginners can rea…
Buster the Very Shy Dog in the Great Bone Game
"When Buster comes to live at Roger's house as a shy puppy, he has a lot to learn. It's a good thing Phoebe is there to teach him a few tricks. Or is it?"…
Flat Stanley and the Lost Treasure
Flat Stanley and Arthur go on a snorkeling trip and make a dazzling discovery--sunken treasure! But what happens when a storm hits and the waves get bigger and bigger?…
"Enjoy learning to read with Curious George! The Curious about Phonics learn-to-read program can help your child master the basic phonic skills that are the building blocks for a lifetime"--Back cover.…
"Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searches for his 'est' in this hilarious story about growing up"--…
Rabbit is excited. He is going to surprise his good friend Robot at home. DING DONG! When Robot opens the door, he is surprised. He wasn't expecting Rabbit. In fact, he is already engrossed in a game of checkers with another friend, Ribbit. Now Rabbit is the one who is surprised, and a bit jealous. While Robot thinks e…
Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope
"Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all!"--…
"In The Tasty Treat, Dawn the fox wakes up and goes looking for her friends, Tobin the pangolin and Bismark the sugar glider, to share a tasty treat--a pomelo! Using basic language, emerging readers are introduced to the Nocturnal Brigade."--Publisher's description.…
First Little Comics Guided Reading Levels A&b : 20 Funny Books That Are Just the
Collects twenty stories in comic book format that are focused on encouraging early readers.…
Provides an introduction to reading through twelve simple stories featuring Blaze and the monster machines that highlight the sounds of the English language and how they are written.…
This bound set of twelve books uses stories about Biscuit the puppy to teach reading, featuring simple stories, long vowel sounds and sight words.…
"A child realizes that while houses around the world may be very different, they are all alike when a friend asks you in."--…
Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
When Mr. Putter and Tabby take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday, Zeke tries his best to stay out of trouble, but one of the trees is irresistible.…
First-time readers can now follow along with Peppa while they learn their phonics sounds. This set includes ten Peppa Pig stories written specifically to help children learn short vowel sounds, as well as two phonics workbooks to practice, all in a sturdy box with a plastic handle.…
Clark the Shark : Lost and Found
While on a field trip to the farmers' market, Clark becomes separated from his classmates and must use his rhyming skills to help him remember his teacher's instructions.…
As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the Mystery Reader, they learn about books, how they are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes.…
Whether it is best friends picture day or the waggle dance, Bumble and Bee buzz around the pond, trying to engage Froggy in their playful activities--even coming up with a terrifying way to cure Froggy's hiccups.…
"Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something!"--…
"Monkey has a big box, which he tells Cake has a cat inside, but only when the box is closed; Cake suggest that maybe it is a dinosaur instead, and the two friends puzzle over how they can solve the problem of finding out what is in the box, if it is always empty when opened." --…
When Biscuit the puppy and his best friend, Puddles, head to the park to fly kites, they learn that it is not as easy as it looks.…
Halloween is coming! This year, Tony Baloney wants to stand out in the crowd at the school Halloween parade. But can he keep his costume intact until the day of the parade?…
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth
"When the tooth fairy needs some extra help, she knows who to ask--Pete the Cat"--…
The Berenstain Bears attend a baseball game where they cheer on their favorite team, enjoy the seventh-inning stretch, and chase fly balls.…
"There are only three cookies and four hungry friends to share them with. This is not good. This is not equal!"--…
Duck's imagination gets the best of him when he asks his critter companions for help escaping a mysterious pursuer.…
My Kite is Stuck! and Other Stories
"Loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine are back in another charming trio of stories"--…
Bob Books. Stage 2: Emerging Reader, Animal Stories
"In Bob Books First stories you will find twelve easy-to-read and humorous books. Perfect for emerging readers, this set including kid-approved stories that progress gently through graded reading levels A, B, and C. With one-syllable words and short vowels, Bob Books First stories is a fun confidence builder, especiall…
Ed, Ted's friend, does not get along well with Ted's dog, Fred, and when Fred bites Ed's head, trouble is spread.…
"Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. The best friends overcome their differences as they go for a swim, shop for hats, and deal with a big bug"--…
Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina learn to compromise when they want to do different things while playing together and receive Teacher Harriet's gentle encouragement to try to fix the problem themselves.…
Provides an introduction to reading through twelve simple stories featuring the dogs from PAW Patrol that highlight the sounds of the English language and how they are written.…
Daniel Tiger plays hide-and-seek with his new neighbor and makes a friend.…
Six heroic puppies come to the aid of Captain Turbot when he gets caught in heavy fog at sea and cannot find the lighthouse.…
Otter and her friends visit the library, where they discover that they can go anywhere and have as many adventures as they want by reading books.…
A collection of stories featuring a golden retriever puppy named Biscuit, in a reader that introduces the short vowels.…
When Biscuit and his owner go to the park to play, Biscuit chases a ball and becomes lost.…
Rubble the puppy tries to be a superhero for a day but finds he still needs a helping paw from the rest of his PAW Patrol friends.…
When Fly Guy snacks from a radioactive trash can, he grows until he is fifty feet tall--and Buzz has to find out a way to counteract the effect before the army attacks his pet.…
When a little boy stops to show a building doorman his new "bot," it floats up out of his hands and the kind doorman runs up to each floor of the building to try and catch it, with help from the building's residents.…
When Jack and the Lady visit a western dude ranch, Jack is wrongly accused of robbing a bank before he uses new rope tricks to snare the true culprit.…
Murilla Gorilla and the Lost Parasol
Detective Murilla Gorilla helps Parrot search for a parasol that has gone missing from his parasol stand.…
Rhyming makes reading easier and more fun for kids that are just getting started. When rhyming words are included in a story, they make sounding out (decoding) easier. Kids have reading success sooner and faster, build confidence, and they have fun too. Bob Books Rhyming Words is a great next step after Bob Books Set 1…
Uses stories about Pete the cat to teach children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make.…
Murilla Gorilla and the Missing Mop
It's a hot afternoon and Murilla Gorilla the Jungle Detective is back on the case. This time, one of Mandrill's mops has disappeared. Will Murilla be able to help her friend out of this sticky mess? Or will she get distracted by thoughts of a cool glass of lemonade?…
Cece Loves Science : Push and Pull
Cece and her friend Isaac conduct an experiment to see if Cece's dog, Einstein, will eat vegetables. Includes glossary and activities using the forces of push and pull.…
Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what Brain found. Chick and Spot say it is an egg. Brain says it is an eyeball. Is it an egg or an eyeball? The inimitable Cece Bell is back with a second hilarious primer on good manners gone awry and arguments run amok. Perfectly pitched to kids just learning to read and loaded with verbal and vi…
Max is having so much fun that he keeps getting stuck! Will anyone in Trucktown be able to help him out?…
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
When Pete the cat meets a super cool caterpillar, he thinks he has found a new best friend. But when one day his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend. Pete is in for one wild surprise at the end!…
A.J. has trouble coming up with a talent to put on display in his class's upcoming talent show.…
Buzz is filming a movie about aliens from Outer Space, who capture Fly Guy and Buzz Boy--and our two heroes must outsmart the aliens, with some help from Dragon Dude and Fly Girl.…
Bismark the sugar glider and his friends, Tobin the pangolin and Dawn the red fox, stand together to scare off a snake who would like to make Bismark its lunch snack.…
Marvel : Meet the Super Heroes.
"Get to know the characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and more in this boxed set featuring twelve 10-page Pre-Level 1 readers."--Amazon.com.…
Fox is calm and thoughtful. Chick is hyperactive and flighty. They don't always agree, but they are friends anyway.…
It's parade day and Biscuit cannot wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and clowns, but he's more excited to march in it.…
A impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief.…
Ty cannot wait to ride his new scooter, but when he has a hard time learning and wants to quit, a new friend encourages him to give it another try.…
Buzz is writing a fairy tale for homework, and Fly Guy naturally assumes the role of a handsome prince, who fends off a giant and rescues a beautiful princess.…
When a pest eats all the vegetables in the garden, Duck comes up with a plan to stop whatever is feasting on his crops.…
After a tantalizing dream about golden cookies, Knight and his horse embark on a quest for baked goods.…
Two cats that are as different as night and day are nevertheless best friends.…
"After seeing his friend Peg getting a walk outside in the snow Pug must be persistent to convince his teenaged master to take him out for a walk as well"--…
Little Critter and his dad take their boat to sea to go whale watching and find that the ocean is a great place for adventure.…
"Daniel can tap, clap, and dance along with the music! Who will join him?"--Publisher description.…
"Rafi and Rosi, two curious tree frogs, explore the bomba, plena, and salsa music traditions of their home island, Puerto Rico"--…