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Katy Duck Makes a FriendWill Katy Duck and her new neighbor Ralph find a way to play together even though they like different things?Read More
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A Team Stays Together!When the Dungys attend a football game, Dad says, "Don't wander off!" but Jordan can't resist the souvenir stand and he's lost his family. Now what?Read More
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Springtime in Bugland!David A. Carter's bestselling Bugs characters make their Ready to Read debut in the spring-themed story perfect for beginning readers!Read More
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The Really Rotten PrincessWhat happens when a really rotten little princess is sent off to Miss Priscilla Prunerot’s Painstakingly Perfect Preparatory School for...Read More
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Pigeon Hero!In a town in Italy during World War II the people have surrendered without firing a shot. But American warplanes are due to arrive, and the radio's...Read More
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The Dog That Dug for DinosaursThere once was a little dog named Tray. He lived in England with his owner, Mary Ann Anning. Besides Mary Ann, Tray loved one other thing: He loved to...Read More
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Eloise Ready-to-Read Value PackThis value pack of four Ready-to-Read books starring Eloise includes Eloise’s Summer Vacation, Eloise at the Wedding, Eloise and the Very Secret...Read More
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Ruby's New HomeWhen mom and dad bring home a new puppy, everyone is so excited! But whose puppy is it?Read More
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Friday the Scaredy CatMeet Friday the Scaredy Cat--an adorably goofy new character for Spotlight's Ready-to-Read program!Read More
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Starring Katy DuckDancing diva Katy Duck conquers a case of stage fright in this beginning reader certain to keep little ones laughing!Read More
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Mouse Loves SchoolMouse climbs inside a red backpack and ends up in a new world filled with colors, shapes, and best of all, friends!Read More
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Johnny AppleseedWho's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for...Read More
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Max & Mo Go Apple PickingMax and Mo are tired of eating corn. Luckily the big ones -- the kids -- just went apple picking. Everyone knows you can make applesauce with apples,...Read More
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Martin's DreamIn 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time - long overdue - for all men to be treated as equals. Today his...Read More
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Eloise Visits the ZooOur favorite Plaza resident goes on an adventure to the zoo!Eloise just loves, loves, loves animals—and she also loves, loves, loves going to...Read More
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Eloise's Mother's Day SurpriseWith over half a million Eloise Ready-to-Reads sold already, we have another Eloise to add, just in time Mother's Day!Read More
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Eloise Skates!Eloise is a terrific addition to the best-selling Ready-to-Read series which has over 500,000 copies in print!Read More
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Max & Mo's Halloween SurpriseThe students in Max and Mo's classroom are getting ready for Halloween by making masks. Once the kids go home, it's time for Max and Mo to make their...Read More
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Eloise Throws a Party!Eloise wants to throw Weenie a surprise party for his birthday, with Nanny's help of course!Read More
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Snack AttackA cat and a rat in a shack -- ham and jam, what a treat, smack, smack! Both cat and rat agree -- it's time for a snack attack!Read More
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Eloise at the Ball GameWhat better was for Eloise and Nanny to enjoy a perfect summer day than by going to a baseball game?Read More
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Max & Mo Make a SnowmanIt is wintertime and Max and Mo want to go play in the snow. If only it was not so cold out there! Instead, Max and Mo decide to make a snowman in the...Read More
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Eloise Decorates for ChristmasIt is holiday time. Eloise hopes she will be the one to place the star atop the Christmas tree!Read More
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Eloise's Pirate AdventureEloise loves, loves, loves dressing up as a pirate. Read along as she and Weenie search for pirate treasure!Read More
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Max & Mo's First Day at SchoolIn a series of adorable Level 1 Ready-to-Reads, award-winning author Patricia Lakin and the ever-talented Brian Floca tell the story of two hamsters...Read More
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Eloise's Summer VacationEloise, Weenie, and Nanny are going on a road trip across the country for vacation!Read More
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From Slave to SoldierJohnny loves his uncle and his master's mule, but he hates being a slave. So when he's asked to join the Union army, he accepts. Being a soldier is...Read More
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Eloise and the DinosaursPhilip and Nanny are taking Eloise to see the dinosaurs, but will she behave?Read More
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Eloise's New BonnetSpring is here and Eloise needs a new bonnet. Follow her around The Plaza as she tries to find the perfect one.Read More
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Eloise and the Very Secret RoomEloise can go wherever she wants in The Plaza Hotel, but her favorite place is a secret room. Here she can do whatever she wants!Read More
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Eloise and the SnowmanEloise loves, loves, loves snow! So when the snow starts to fall in New York City, she rushes outside to have some fun and makes a snowman as only...Read More
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Eloise at the WeddingOoooooo, Eloise just loves weddings! And there's to be one at The Plaza. But when Eloise takes a peek at the bride, little does she know the surprise...Read More
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Billy and the RebelThis story is based on the life of Billy Bayly, a real boy who lived in Pennsylvania during the Civil War and had an unlikely friendship with a...Read More
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Doodle DogPig and Bear need help with their art -- and fast. It is a good thing Doodle Dog and his trusty pal King are always on call to help artists big and...Read More
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Eloise Breaks Some EggsNanny and the cook try to teach Eloise to cook. But Eloise doesn't think they should bother -- she's got room service!Read More
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Eloise Has a LessonIt's time for Eloise's lesson. Today her tutor, Philip, wants her to learn math, but Eloise has a better idea!Read More
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Mister BonesBarnum Brown loves to dig in the dirt. He pokes and he sifts and he picks through the dirt. What is he looking for? Not gold, but something just as...Read More
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Twins in the ParkPre-Level 1: Recognizing Words Word repetition Familiar words and phrases Simple sentences Read along as the twins spend a...Read More
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Helen Keller and the Big StormHelen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie...Read More
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Pearl HarborBringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life, author Stephen Krensky answers questions about the historic importance of the military...Read More
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Animal RescueLevel 3: Reading Alone From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books...Read More
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Mitchell Is MovingAfter sixty years in the same old place, Mitchell the dinosaur decides it's time to move. His neighbor, Margo, dreams up ways of stopping him. But...Read More
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Katy Duck Meets the BabysitterDancing diva Katy Duck is none-to-pleased about staying home with a new babysitter in this beginning reader ceratin to keep little ones laughing!Read More
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Inch and Roly Make a WishMelissa Wiley's sweet Inch and Roly Ready to Read stories are sure to become instant classics. In this first book in the series, see wishes come true!Read More
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A Snowy Day in Bugland!David A. Carter's bestselling Bugs characters enjoy a snow day in this winter-themed story prefect for beginning readers!Read More
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Justin and the BullyJustin loves playing soccer, but he doesn't like being teased by other team members. How do you handle a bully?Read More
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The Missing Cupcake MysteryWhen Mom brings home cupcakes, all the kids are thrilled. But when she opens the box, one is missing! Who ate the missing cupcake?Read More
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Katy Duck and the Tip-Top Tap ShoesKaty Duck meets a new friend AND learns a new dance in this all new beginning reader!Read More
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Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding PlaceIt's the second book in the Inch and Roly Ready-to-Read series from Melissa Wiley. It will have beginning readers laughing with its gentle humor.Read More
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