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Beginning Readers Level 1Unpublished

These level 1 reading books feature short sentences, big type, and supportive picture clues. Often, you’ll see repetition in sentence structure as well as rhyme, both of which help the reader predict and decode new words.

Updated December 22, 2022

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Paddington : meet Paddington

Auerbach, Annie

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Meet Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru, and his many friends who help him out of lots of curious situations--as well as a few characters who lead him into trouble! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington, this I Can Read storybook is an exciting introduction to this...

Rainbow

Bauer, Marion Dane.

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Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about rainbows in this bright Level 1 Ready-to-Read. What is that colorful arc in the sky? It is a rainbow. Rainbows are always pretty to look at, but where do they...

Snow is falling

Branley, Franklyn M. (Franklyn Mansfield) 1915-2002

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Read and find out about snow in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Snow is wonderful--for sledding, for skiing, and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actually keep things warm Find out how snow helps plants, animals, and people to survive. But when a...

Where is the sun?

Carle, Eric

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Where is the sun? Follow it as it moves across the sky in this poetic Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle's iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is the Sun? was written for children who have learned the alphabet...

Elbow Grease

Cena, John

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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease! Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big...

Elbow Grease

Cena, John

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Pete the cat's not so groovy day

Dean, James

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Pete the Cat searches for the bright spots during a not so groovy day in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat is having a bad day: his best shirt is dirty, he left his crayons at home, and he's late for school. What will it...

Pete the Cat's trip to the supermarket

Dean, Kim

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Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list...

You can read, Pout-Pout Fish!

Diesen, Deborah

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You Can Read, Pout-Pout Fish! is a Level 1 Beginning Reader about learning to read featuring the star of Deborah Diesen's New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series--with illustrations by Dan Hanna. Pout-Pout Fish is learning to read! With his teacher's...

Charlie the ranch dog : Charlie's new friend

Drummond, Ree.

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Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Charlie the Ranch Dog, is back with a new I Can Read story featuring our favorite bacon-loving basset hound. Charlie the Ranch Dog may have met his match in Mr. Rabbit, a sneaky ranch animal that...

Charlie the ranch dog : Charlie's snow day

Drummond, Ree

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Charlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond's I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding...

Go, dog. go!

Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * P.D. Eastman's canine classic--perfect for fans of the Netlix Original Go, Dog. Go! animated preschool series! Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, this beloved Beginner Book by P.D. Eastman--edited by Dr. Seuss--features all...

Sam and the firefly

Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)

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Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing...

Calling all master builders!

Fentiman, David

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Who are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO® tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level reading...

Dixie and the class treat

Gilman, Grace

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A funny school-based story starring that lovable goofball, Dixie! Emma gets to make a special treat for her class, so she decides to make her favorite: oatmeal spice cookies. But when there's a kitchen mix-up, sweet turns to spicy, and Emma goes to school with some bad treats. ...

Ms. Turtle the babysitter

Gorbachev, Valeri.

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Ms. Turtle is the best babysitter ever. When the little frogs are sad, she finds a way to make them smile. Gorbachev's playful characters are sure to appeal to anyone who has ever had a favorite babysitter. Full color.

LEGO Star Wars : a new hope

Grange, Emma

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Relive the exciting story of the iconic Star Wars(tm): Episode IV movie, retold in LEGO® form for young readers with their favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and sets. Help the rebels rescue their leader Princess Leia from the evil empire in DK Readers L1: LEGO Star Wars:...

A day in the life of a firefighter

Hayward, Linda

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This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify...

The little cookie

Hillert, Margaret.

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The snow baby

Hillert, Margaret.

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Two children have fun in the snow and find a little lost animal.

Up, up, up dear dragon

Hillert, Margaret.

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"A boy and his pet dragon play basketball with friends and learn about good sportsmanship. This preprimer book contains highfrequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Beginning Reader with...

Who goes to school?

Hillert, Margaret.

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Happy go Ducky!

Houran, Lori Haskins.

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The sun is shining, the grass is growing, and the birds are chirping. Spring has arrived, and Max the duck comes down with a giant case of spring fever. When Irene is gone for the day and leaves Max in charge, things get a little . . . quacky. The second I Can Read Book based on...

The Bad Seed goes to the library

John, Jory

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The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed...

The good egg and the talent show

John, Jory

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The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts...

Pinkalicious : soccer star

Kann, Victoria.

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Pinkalicious and her soccer team, the Pinksters, are ready for their first soccer match! When their opponents, the Ravens, show up, they make fun of the Pinksters' pink soccer ball. The ball gets kicked off the field, forcing Pinkalicious to chase after it. Goldilicious just happens...

Pinkalicious : the pinkerrific playdate

Kann, Victoria.

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Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Come along on a playdate with Pinkalicious and her new friend, Rose, in this Pinkalicious I Can Read story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Rose is...

Pinkalicious : tutu-rrific

Kann, Victoria

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Pinkalicious can't wait to go to ballet class, but things take a turn when Pinkalicious ends up in the big kids' class. Will Pinkalicious get lost among the dancers, or will she be able to jump to new heights

See the cat : three stories about a dog

LaRochelle, David

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Winner of the 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Move over, Spot. . . . Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling. See Max. Max is not a cat--Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay,...

Ten apples up on top!

LeSieg, Theo. 1904-1991

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Count your way through this silly stacking adventure with Dr. Seuss! Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting, illustrated by Roy Mckie. The sturdy board book teaches...

Princesses and puppies

Liberts, Jennifer 1970-

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Ariel, Merida, Belle, and all the Disney princesses laugh and play with cute, cuddly puppies in this Step 2 leveled reader. It's perfect for girls ages 4-6 who are just learning to read on their own.

Splat the cat : up in the air at the fair

Lin, Amy Hsu

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Splat the Cat can't wait to try all the rides and food at the fair with his friends. But when Kitten can't come, Splat, Spike, and Plank are determined to cheer her up by bringing her back something from the fair. Join Splat and his friends as they embark on their mission to find...

Splat the cat takes the cake

Lin, Amy Hsu.

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Splat's messy adventures will delight beginning readers in this I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat loves watching his favorite superhero, Super Cat, on the family TV, but when the set breaks, Splat has no way to watch his...

Pirate attack!

Lock, Deborah

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Join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas in this Level 2 DK Reader that features photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues. Pirate Attack! will build reading skills while teaching exciting vocabulary and entertaining...

A trip to the library

Lock, Deborah.

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A little boy goes on his very first trip to the library. What will he find? A new library card, a nice librarian, shelves of favorite books (and new ones, too), story time, and even an Internet search terminal for Mom in this first-experience DK Reader about an afternoon at the public library. ...

Otis's busy day

Long, Loren.

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Featuring the New York Times bestselling character Otis! Otis is a very busy tractor. He loves working on the farm and playing with his friends. But at the end of a long day, Otis is happy to go home and rest! This is the perfect complement to the Otis picture books and a...

Ponies

Marsh, Laura F.

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Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1...

I spy an egg in a nest

Marzollo, Jean.

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I SPY something new for Spring!Young I SPY readers will want to start the Spring with I SPY AN EGG IN A NEST. New easy-to-read text by Jean Marzollo is paired with Walter Wick's amazing photographs from previous I SPY books to create a fun-filled Spring search-and-find. Also includes I SPY activity...

Big Brown Bear's up and down day

McPhail, David

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Bear is big and bear is brown and bear lives all alone. But then one day someone comes along who gives him a few tips about the ups and downs of having a friend. With warmth and a gentle wit, David McPhail brings together two unlikely chums (along with some oatmeal, a windup car, and two...

Big Shark, Little Shark

Membrino, Anna

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Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK! This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will...

Go, Otto, go!

Milgrim, David.

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Otto the robot builds a spaceship in this funny and poignant Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator David Milgrim is part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series! See Otto...

See Pip flap

Milgrim, David.

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Otto and his friends are back in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. See Pip Flap is a Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read, part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, David Milgrim. ...

Fancy Nancy at the museum

O'Connor, Jane.

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Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum. 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...

Peanut butter and jellyfish

O'Connor, Jane

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Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures--that is...

Spectacular spectacles

O'Connor, Jane.

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This addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser is sure to delight young readers everywhere! Nancy thinks that Bree's new glasses are simply spectacular. After all, they are lavender. They are glittery. And best...

Amelia Bedelia is for the birds

Parish, Herman.

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Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia's swing set, she is torn between...

Big snowman, little snowman

Rabe, Tish

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Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious...

Garden Day!

Ransom, Candice F.

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A welcome-to-spring Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, and Snow Day! It's springtime, and the perfect day to plant a garden! The brother and sister from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, and Snow Day!...

Spider-man : the amazing story

Saunders, Catherine.

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The story of how Peter Parker acquired super powers and became Spiderman.

Star Wars : who saved the galaxy?

Saunders, Catherine.

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In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures -- including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 -- who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and fascinating facts,...

Friends forever!

Shaw, Natalie

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A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! In this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read storybook, Daniel Tiger learns how to cope with his friend spending time with someone new!

Around town

Taylor, Victoria (Children's author)

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Together with LEGO(r) DUPLO(r) hugely popular building-bricks brand for preschoolers-DK brings stories, coloring, stickers, and building fun to the youngest of readers. In Let's Build! cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, and more build their way through a construction site.

Kiwi cannot reach!

Tharp, Jason

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From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, and David Milgrim and for beginning readers who like to giggle! Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What...

Friendship on the high seas

Yolen, Jane

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From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a colorful Level 1 Ready-to-Read story all about making friends at school. A little fish cannot wait to play with his new friend. Then he starts to worry: "What if she thinks that I'm too slow? That I don't know just...

School of fish

Yolen, Jane

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From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read story bursting with all the excitement and a little bit of the nervousness that color a fish's first day at a new school. I look around. What do I see? Another fish who's just like me! A...

School of fish

Yolen, Jane

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