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Big Bub, Small Hat: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go! by Alastair Heim
Big Bub, Small Hat: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go!
by Alastair Heim

Big Bub the monster wants to wear a hat, but it is too small. What will he do? He will get creative--and silly, too.
DK Super Readers Level 2 Snow Dogs by DK
DK Super Readers Level 2 Snow Dogs
by DK

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of snow dogs with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 2: Snow Dogs teaches children all about the furry friends living in the snow at Earth's extremes. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as huskies, malmuts, and more, and all the jobs they do in the snow.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics(R) The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.
World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Spidey Cat by Steve Behling
World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Spidey Cat
by Steve Behling

When Gobby's plan to steal Spidey's and Spin's superpowers goes awry, accidentally leaving Peter's cat Bootsie with the heroes' special skills, Team Spidey must get their powers back.
My First Bob Books - Alphabet Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Letter Sounds, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness) by Lynn Maslen Kertell
My First Bob Books - Alphabet Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Letter Sounds, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness)
by Lynn Maslen Kertell

A bind-up of 12 books from the Bob books collection. Each volume combines early learning with fun in read-aloud stories that introduce literacy skills to the youngest children. The phonics-based stories explore the 26 letters of the alphabet, including the shapes of the letters as well as letter sounds, which are both important reading readiness skills.
Swim School: A Bluey Storybook by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Swim School: A Bluey Storybook
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Bluey and her family are playing Swim School! But their swimming lessons are proving to be difficult. Can Mum, Dad, and Bingo pass without dobbing on each other?
Granny Mobile: A Bluey Storybook by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Granny Mobile: A Bluey Storybook
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Play Granny Mobile with Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Bluey and Bingo's neighbor Doreen is having a garage sale, and they decide to play Granny Mobile with Muffin. When a real grouchy granny comes along and tries to buy the scooter Muffin is riding, Muffin refuses to budge. Will Muffin out-grouch the grouchy granny? Read along to find out!
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants: The Rescue Crew by Random House
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants: The Rescue Crew
by Random House

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants--in theaters December 19, 2025! In this all-new theatrical movie, SpongeBob and his friends go on a swashbuckling, seafaring comedy-adventure taking them to the depths of the deep, blue sea. Join him and his Bikini Bottom buddies for their greatest adventure yet! This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is sure to thrill children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. The Emmy award-winning SpongeBob SquarePants is Nickelodeon's longest running series. The joyfully optimistic SpongeBob and his friends Patrick, Squidward, and Sandy have entertained fans around the world with their undersea silliness since 1999!
100 Days! (an All Are Welcome Early Reader) by Alexandra Penfold
100 Days! (an All Are Welcome Early Reader)
by Alexandra Penfold

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who are celebrating 100 days of school by sharing all the things they have learned together.
First Round Frenzy by Amanda Gebhardt
First Round Frenzy
by Amanda Gebhardt

Book 4 of Code Breakers: State Championship series continues the action-packed adventure with decodable text for older readers. 80% of the text in Books 3 and 4 features single syllable short and long vowel words. The accelerated phonics sequence allows older readers to fill in the gaps in their foundational skills while enjoying a fun and exciting story. Max, Liz, and Chen must race to make it to the first round of the tournament when an unexpected familiar face pops up with more information on the ongoing shenanigans at the hotel.
At Bat by Tiffany Renando
At Bat
by Tiffany Renando

Beginning readers can feel the excitement of stepping up to the plate while practicing the short a vowel sound.
Our Family Celebrates Rosh Hashanah by Lucie Miller
Our Family Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
by Lucie Miller

A family celebrates Rosh Hashanah, a holiday that marks a fresh start in Jewish culture. Pairs with the nonfiction text Celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky by Grace Lin
Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky
by Grace Lin

From award-winning author, Grace Lin, comes another installment of the irresistible early reader series, Ling & Ting, as the iconic twins celebrate Lunar New Year! Ling and Ting are twins. They are Chinese and American. They celebrate the new year two times. Now they are preparing for Lunar New Year. They want a lucky year. What happens when Ting makes a mistake? Can their year still be lucky? These twins make learning to read double the fun. - Kirkus * Don't miss Ling and Ting's other adventures!: Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather Ling & Ting Share a Birthday
A Job for Pop by Jenny Jinks
A Job for Pop
by Jenny Jinks

Pop is getting old and being a pirate is a hard job for an old man. Read along as Pop sets sail on a new adventure to find a perfect job in town.
Stan the Stunt Snail by Cath Jones
Stan the Stunt Snail
by Cath Jones

Stan wants to be a stunt snail and Fliss can help him, but Stella is unsure. Fliss said she is good at stunts, but is that true? Jump in and see how Stella saves the day.

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