There’s a stage when children are learning to read when they feel they’ve become too grownup for picture books, but they aren’t ready to read chapter books. But those chapter books look so cool to them! “Picture books are for babies!” they moan as they reach for a cool looking chapter book that’s several years beyond their reading level.
But fear not! There is a solution, a literary middle ground for kids who are too old for picture books but not old enough for chapter books. Level readers! They even come in pre-set levels, so kids can gradually increase the difficulty. They will learn more and more words and hone their reading skills until they are ready for chapter books. And level readers come in all sorts of enticing titles! No matter what your child’s interests are, from Stars Wars to Splat the Cat, Batman to Amelia Bedelia, crocodiles to kittens, there are level readers to appeal to every kiddo’s taste!
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Books: Level 1)
By: Rob Scotton and Laura Driscoll
Splat and his class go on a field trip to an ice cream factory in this delectable I Can Read book from
New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He’s imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he’ll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It’s up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!
Beginning readers will practice the -eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Fancy Nancy: Super Secret Surprise Party (I Can Read Books: Level 1)
By: Nancy Jane O’Connor
Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party—that means it’s top secret!
Together Nancy and her friends prepare the treats and decorate the classroom for the party. Everything has to be kept super secret. Even the cupcakes have a surprise inside! Will you be able to guess who the party is for? Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight as they join Nancy in planning a fabulous surprise in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read Super Secret Surprise Party.
This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds (I Can Read Books: Level 1)
By: Herman Parish
Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the
vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds is a funny story about nature, friendship, and family, and it stars Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963.
When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia’s swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off so that she can continue to slide down her slide, and giving up that fun so she can watch the birds raising their babies. She sides with the birds, and observing them informs her about her own family. This is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences, and features the childhood of America’s favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia! (Publisher’s Marketing)
Transformers Rescue Bots: Bots’ Best Friend (Passport to Reading Level 1)
By: Lucy Rosen
When the Rescue Bots find a stray dog without a collar, they take him home and make him part of the family. Join in on the fun as Noble and the Bots protect the good people of Griffin Rock. This Level 1 Passport to Reading title is illustrated from stills from the show! (Publisher’s Marketing)
My Little Pony: Power Ponies to the Rescue! (Passport to Reading Level 1)
By: Magnolia Belle
Based on the episode ‘Power Ponies’ written by Meghan McCarthy, Charlotte Fullerton & Betsy McGowen. Spike and the ponies—Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Applejack—are pulled into a comic-book world and must defeat an evil mare! Can they save the day? (Publisher’s Marketing)
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron: Hulk to the Rescue (Passport to Reading Level 2)
By: Marvel and Adam Davis
Following the record-shattering successes of “Marvel’s The Avengers” in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble on the big screen to combat the robotic menace of Ultron! (Publisher’s Marketing)
Alligators and Crocodiles (National Geographic Readers: Level 2)
By: Laura Marsh
A pair of eyes lurks just above the water’s surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This Level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! (Publisher’s Marketing)
Scholastic Reader Level 2: Icky Sticky Readers: Scary Snakes
By: Laaren Brown
This child-centered reader features all the weird, crazy, and gross things you could ever want to know about snakes—plus stickers!
Explore everything awesome about snakes in a fun, accessible, and laugh-out-loud format! Find out which snakes are as big as your school bus, and what was the biggest snake EVER. Learn about the rattlesnake’s poisonous venom, and which other snakes are deadly. Can you open your mouth as wide as a snake can? Probably not—it can unhinge its jaws and stretch its mouth around a snack that’s bigger than your head! (Publisher’s Marketing)
ASPCA Rescue Readers I Am Daisy: Level 2
By: Lori Froeb
Inspired by a joyous real-life ASPCA animal rescue and adoption story, read about the everyday
details of family life through the curious eyes and mind of a newly adopted pet. This story is told with exuberance and humor from the pet’s point of view with appropriately-leveled vocabulary. Woven into the story is the importance of care, protection, and love of animals.
Meet Daisy. She is so happy to be leaving the shelter with all those loud dogs. Travel along with her as she meets her new family, and discovers that…Oh, no! They have a dog too! This story, written for a Level 2 reader, is based on a true adoption story and reinforces a basic understanding of animals and pet care.
Read a book and help save a life: 4%-5% of the purchase price of every Pet Rescue club book goes directly to the ASPCA(R) so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Star Wars Rebels: Fight the Empire (DK Readers: Level 3)
By: DK Publishing and David Fentiman
Could you stand up to the mighty Empire? Have you got what it takes to become a rebel? Learn all about the daring adventures of the crew of the Ghost, and their heroic struggle to free the galaxy in DK’s newest Level 3 Reader Star Wars Rebels: Fight the Empire! (Publisher’s Marketing)
Kooky Campout (Richard Scarry’s Great Big School: Level 3)
By: Erica Farber and Huck Scarry
It’s boys versus girls in the funniest, kookiest campout ever! After a few comic near-collisions, collapsed tents, pratfalls, and pillow fights, everyone finally settles down to “toast” marshmallows over a “flashlight campfire.” But then, during a ghost story, a strange shadow begins to rise…What could it be? Richard Scarry’s slapstick-filled antics will make kids laugh and laugh! (Publisher’s Marketing)
Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman’s Missions (DK Readers: Level 3)
By: Beth Davies
Discover a thrilling new world of action with the latest 2015 LEGO(R) DC Comics(TM) Super Heroes!
DK’s newest Level 3 Reader, Super Heroes: Batman Missions, features many of DC’s best-loved heroes as they fight to protect the world from its darkest villains. Dynamic images and clear, informative text help children to develop their reading skills while introducing them to the adventurous world of LEGO Batman. (Publisher’s Marketing)
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