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I like to read

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McPhail, David, 1940
Björkman, Steve
Emberley, Rebecca
Meisel, Paul
Garland, Michael, 1952
Catrow, David
Janovitz, Marilyn
McCully, Emily Arnold
Long, Ethan
McPhail, David
Hassett, Ann (Ann M
Reed, Lynn Rowe
Henry, Steve, 1948
Barner, Bob
Lewin, Ted
Gorbachev, Valeri
Lewin, Betsy
Hamilton, Tim
Chorao, Kay
Arnold, Tedd
Degen, Bruce
Torrey, Richard
Caple, Kathy
Schories, Pat
Gudeon, Adam
Müller, Hildegard, 1957
Peot, Margaret
Donnelly, Liza
Parkinson, Kate
Moynihan, Dan, 1973
Garland, Michael
Florian, Douglas
Cerato, Mattia
Cepeda, Joe
Head, Murray, 1939
Rotner, Shelley
Morgan, Mary
Kirsch, Vincent X
Gonzalez, Julie
Robertson, Michael, 1957
Hillenbrand, Jane
Ferrari, Antongionata, 1960
Cummings, Pat
Batori, Susan
Wilhelm, Hans, 1945
Russo, Christopher, 1989
Rockwell, Lizzy
Harmon, Miranda
Hamilton, Martha
Plohl, Igor
David, Arihhonni
Manaresi, Laura, 1968
Crawford, Rae
 
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In this story for beginning readers, Boy, Bird, and Dog have lots of fun in their tree house.
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Dinosaurs demonstrate the wrong and right ways to interact with others.
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A proud lion learns that little mice can be his friends.
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A dog has a fun-filled day running and digging with the other dogs at the dog park.
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Fish wishes to be all sorts of animals because each one is special, then realizes there is something good about being a fish, too.
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A fly flies into a concert hall wreaking havoc.
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A young girl beginning to learn gymnastics is tempted to quit because she cannot spin and jump like her friend Jan, but Jan persuades her to keep trying.
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Always late Nate who likes to go slow surprises everyone at the race.
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Colorful mice go ice skating and are unexpectedly joined by a feline friend.
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Poor Pig! He just wants to take a nap, but his barnyard pals are making a terrible racket. Pig hatches a plan to block all the noise, and then learns that his friends have been planning a birthday party just for him.

11.  Sick day

 
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After an adventure, a shiny, clean car is in desperate need of a wash.
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A balloon takes Ben on an adventure.
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Follows Fred as he speeds to a fire, performs a rescue, and makes a new friend.
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The joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this story about a cat who seeks shelter on a snowy day.
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Dog relates the wonderful things that can be found in a garden.

17. Look!

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"An elephant eats, giraffes drink, a warthog digs, and a boy plays, reads, and dreams."--

18. Me too!

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"Chipmunk and Bear spend a snowy day together and discover that they like to do all of the same things."--
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Pete the pig does not want to eat his slop, but cannot go out to play with his brother and sisters until he does.
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"The older children tell Sam he is too small to play with them, but when they need help Sam saves the day."--Publisher information.
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A group of dogs that loves to dig has a fun-filled day of making mischief, in this easy-to-read story.
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"This easy reader introduces five animals and their habitats. A lion, reindeer, camel, sea lion, and tiger are presented through peekaboolike circles under the heading, "What am I?" A page turn reveals the full creature: "I am a lion. Where am I?" Turn the page again and two lionesses are shown sitting in a grassland. The simple questions repeat for each creature."--School Library Journal.
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Two alligators challenge each other and themselves as they compete in a race.
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Describes the types of work that different animals do, including donkeys, camels, goats, sheep, and elephants.

25. Bad dog

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"Sometimes, Tom is a bad dog. But he can be good, too! His family loves him no matter what"--Provided by publisher.
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After playing with Miss Finn's discarded boxes and making a mess, her young neighbors first lie about their misdeed and then make things right.
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Various rain forest animals show how their camouflage helps them blend into their environment.
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Elephants Ed and Kip play with a rolling rock.
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Robug tries to obey when Jake instructs it to "Fix this mess!" but somehow manages to make things worse.
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A little boy who is not ready for sleep goes on a bedtime adventure.
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Mother Duck is on the run trying to keep her ducklings safe.
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Moe is still too little to accomplish certain tasks but he is best at trying.
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During a visit to the zoo, Pop and Sam grow tired but while they are napping, not only does the zoo close for the day but the animals come out to play--with Pop's cell phone.
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Chuck's friends encourage him to join them in running, climbing, and playing, but Chuck is wearing pants that are a bit too small.

35.  Ping wants to play

 
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"After playing mean jokes on Bunny while they romp in the snow, Red learns how to joke nicely"--
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Told she cannot step over the line to play school with the older girls, Min builds a catapult and flies over it, instead.
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"Cat goes out, and comes back with a lot of new things"--
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When Anna pretends to teach her toy dog, Toto, to swim, he is carried too far out by a big wave but a boy in a cowboy hat comes to the rescue.
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A lonely crow tries to make a friend from sticks and leaves, then from snow, before forming a friendship that will last.

41.  The end of the rainbow

 
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After a tantalizing dream about golden cookies, Knight and his horse embark on a quest for baked goods.

43. Grace

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When the other girls discourage Grace from dancing, she draws pictures to make herself feel better and succeeds in a surprising way.
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After watching six dinosaurs hatch, a boy tries to keep them hidden as they grow up.

45.  Is that a cat?

 
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When Farmer Fred forgets to feed the horse, a mouse helps out and later, when the mouse is in trouble, the horse repays his kindness.

47.  Lost dog

 
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Distracted by his friends, Pete the pig forgets to give Gert an invitation to Rose's party.
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"Chuck and his woodland friends desperately want a taste of freshly-baked pie, but they can't get it down from the windowsill"--
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Pig loves books, both big and small, and reads them at school, at home, and on the bus.

51. Big Cat

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A hefty feline puts up with all kinds of indignities from the children in her loving but rambunctious family.
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The saw cuts, the hammer hits, and the drill makes holes; so Drew needs a job too.
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A boy goes for a walk where he sees a dog, trucks, flowers, a bird, and other things; and then goes home to draw them.
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A boy who likes to skate and a girl who likes hats become friends, despite their differences.

55. Not me!

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While Bear enjoys a day at the beach, Chipmunk, who is not a beach person, does not, suffering one mishap after another all in the interests of spending time with his good friend Bear.

56. Up

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"On a very windy day, a boy stands by a window with his pinwheel and is suddenly whisked into the sky where he can see a pig, a hen, a cow, and a sheep"--
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Squirrels run, hop and escape a predator in this easy-to-read book.

58. I hug

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"A diverse group of children hug Mom, Dad, a cat, a rock, a tree and more in this easy-to-read book"--
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Offers illustrations of some of the animals and their young that can be found on the farm, including a cat and kitten, cow and calf, pig and piglet, and hen and chick.
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A dog enjoys barking at a cat, a bee, and especially squirrels in this easy-to-read book.
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"Peeper, a chick who has injured his wing, and Zeep, an alien who has crashed his spaceship, hope Frog, an inventor can help them return to their homes"--

62.  Pip sits

 
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A city-dwelling mouse carries a slice of pizza on a subway and delivers it to his family in this easy-to-read book.
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Tate loves to draw everything from cats to clowns but ignores his dog Pup, who runs away to join the circus.
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"Horse and Buggy are best friends, but Horse likes to dance and Buggy doesn't--until Horse shows him how to get down!"--

66. Hide!

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Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow Pat, a fish, as he is caught by a shark, rescued by his friend Mike the elephant, and called on to return the favor.

67.  How could a bear sleep here?

 
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Animals show how much they love their cars, of all different colors, while driving, caring for them, and even hugging them.

69. Jump

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"Two boys and a frog, a cow, and other animals jump for joy in this easy-to-read book"--
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"On a very hot day, Min, a budding engineer, builds a machine that draws water from a well and into a swimming pool"--
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"To a tiny creature like Squeak, a sneaker can become a bed, a toy can become a vehicle, and a few crumbs can become a meal."--Amazon.com.
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Mole digs with his new shovel, finding useful things for the other animals and a new friend for himself.

73. I dig

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"At the beach, a boy digs a tunnel where he finds a crab, starfish, and best of all, a dog"--
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"Illustrations and easy-to-read text show the advantages of being on a bicycle when streets are jammed with other vehicles." --

75. I see

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"An easy reader where a boy sees insects and animals"--
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When an effort to paint a mural results in knocked-over paint cans and spattering brushes, Horse reluctantly accepts help from Buggy.
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In this easy-to-read book, a playful pack of dogs chase a ball that is caught by a bird, a whale, and a lion.
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"Fresh dirt, a kale recipe, and other clues lead a girl to Mommy--in the garden!"--
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A group of dogs drive a variety of vehicles, stopping to let a flock of ducklings cross the street.
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In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game.
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"Max outwits a bully and makes a new friend in this I Like to Read easy reader"--
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After Horse and his friend Buggy plant a seed, Horse must exercise patience while waiting for it to grow.
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"Sam encourages May to participate in a soccer game"--
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Min wants to be in Ann's show, and after building a crane to remove the tree that has fallen on the stage, she gets her chance.
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Illustrations and simple text follow Cat as he explores seven monochromatic landscapes, including a yellow field and a blue ocean, and meets new friends along the way.
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A child describes each moment of the ferry boat ride from Manhattan to Staten Island and back, including seeing the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge.
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When frog tries to fix a flat ball with a magic spell, he accidentally brings it to life--and has to flee for his life, pursued by the ball.
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"Have fun finding silly hats--a flat hat, a bat hat, and even a cat hat"--

89. I hop

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A boy rides a pogo stick to a visit with Grandma.
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"The girl in this story loves insects. Her friend does not like insects. Like them or not, children will learn many interesting facts, as well as why insects are essential to human survival"--
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"Three kittens, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger, go on a quest to find the magical ingredients to make Mama Cat's famous cupcakes"--
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"Egg to tadpole to frog. An elegant, . . . illustrated life cycle science book for new readers"-- Provided by publisher.
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Tate wanders from place to place looking for new things to draw, while Pup keeps looking for the five hidden pup pictures.
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Two cats fight over a cake, but ultimately learn the value of sharing.
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"An easy-to-read story about Lucas the lion who learns how to live life with a physical disability with help from his friends and family"--

96. On ice!

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"Friends Horse and Buggy take to the ice, where Horse's overconfidence leads to a spectacular fall, but a quick recovery."--
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"Dozens of fun-loving dogs explore a sunken ship, take a rocket to the moon, and visit an Egyptian tomb--where they are chased by a giant cat"--
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"When a quick-footed bear and a quick-witted turtle race across a frozen lake, Turtle has a secret plan to win!"--
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"Kit and Kip are two cats who are complete opposites and best friends, but when the adventurous Kit gets a cramp while swimming, the careful Kip must save her"--

100. I help

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"When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds"--
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A dog stays up all night, watching the moon and some bats, and looks forward to the morning when his boy will wake up and feed him breakfast.
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"A caterpillar hatches out of an egg and grows into a butterfly through its life cycle"--
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A father and daughter spend a day together doing fun activities.
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"Pete the bird likes living alone on his island, but a turtle, dog, and elephant join him. When a storm rolls in, everyone works together to keep safe"--
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A grandfather shares with his grandson the story of Mouse and Squirrel, who are eager to join the lacrosse game between four-legged and winged animals.
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"Horse is ready to try some big skateboard tricks and his best friend Buggy has some tricks of his own on how Horse can avoid getting hurt. From tightening helmet straps to bandaging bruised butts, there's no such thing as too much fun with this dynamic duo--especially because they're playing it safe"--
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"Dog is woken up from a nap by a surprising new visitor, Rat, and soon Dog and Rat are friends."--Provided by publisher.
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"A little girl spends a fun day with Mom going to the park, the art fair, the farmers market, and ending the day by making a yummy soup"--