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Everyone loves Arfy the rescue dog—star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?—even when he stinks! This is his first Comic Reader in the #1 early reader line, Step into Reading.Arfy used to be homeless, but now he's found his forever home with a sweet person and a squeaky bone! But what's that smell? Arfy loves to sniff things out--he's great at it, so he is on the case! He will find the source of this mysterious smell, even if he has to sniff the whole neighborhood! Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics! Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Double the fun with two Barbie You Can Be Step into Reading leveled readers in one!This deluxe Step into Reading book features two leveled readers in one! First, children ages 3-7, will love reading about Malibu and Brooklyn taking care of adorable puppies, kittens, and more in the Step 2 YOU CAN BE A PET VET. Then they can flip the book over and read about Malibu and Brooklyn assisting a doctor and nurse in the Step 2 YOU CAN BE A DOCTOR.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.Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2022 Mattel.

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Double the fun with two Barbie You Can Be Step into Reading leveled readers in one!This deluxe Step into Reading book features two leveled readers in one! First, children ages 3-7, will love reading about Malibu and Brooklyn taking care of adorable puppies, kittens, and more in the Step 2 YOU CAN BE A PET VET. Then they can flip the book over and read about Malibu and Brooklyn assisting a doctor and nurse in the Step 2 YOU CAN BE A DOCTOR.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.Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2022 Mattel.

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A sturdy board book edition of a hopping-good Easter story starring Sesame Street's Elmo and Abby Cadabby!It's Easter on Sesame Street, and Abby Cadabby is trying to use magic to make the holiday celebration extra special for her friends Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch. But, as usual, she gets some of the magical spells mixed-up--with very funny results! Young children will laugh out loud at the silliness and ask to hear the story again and again.This new board book edition has a colorful image of Elmo peeking through a cool diecut in the cover, sturdy pages, and full-color illustrations. It makes a great gift for Easter or any day!Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.

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Tango enjoys the best Christmas ever, thanks to Elmo and his friends, in this jolly board book inspired by the animated special Sesame Street's The Nutcracker!It's Tango's first Christmas on Sesame Street, and Elmo makes sure his puppy gets to experience all the fun—from decorating the tree to eating yummy Christmas cookies. But best of all is spending time together! This illustrated board book is inspired by the animated special Sesame Street's The Nutcracker. Makes a great Christmas gift!Look for these other Christmas titles starring Sesame Street's Elmo and friends:• Deck the Halls with Elmo!• Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas• Elmo's Christmas Snowman• Elmo's Countdown to ChristmasSesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

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In This Makes Me Silly, a little girl and her brother go with their family to the zoo, only to find that they can't stop laughing! Between making funny monkey faces and stretching their arms for elephant trunks, it's no wonder they snort out their milk at lunch. The little girl doesn't see any harm in her silliness at first, but when she scares an animal by shouting and banging on the glass, she learns that there's a time and place to be silly (like at the zoo playground), and a time and place to be calm (when animals are sleeping).The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers are designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, the child will learn to name their emotions as they also learn to read.

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Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

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LEGO® Batman™ swings to the rescue in this action-packed leveled reader with two stories on one book! Learning to read has never been more fun as LEGO® Batman™ faces off against his old foe The Penguin™ and an army of penguins, and then flip the book over for another story featuring Batman™ and The Flash™ taking on some trouble-causing ghosts. Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, who can learn all about LEGO Batman as well as their other favorite LEGO DC Super Heroes and Super Villains in this Step 2 leveled reader! Step 2 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read with help.

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From hip-hop pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels comes Darryl’s Dream, a new picture book about creativity, confidence, and finding your voice.Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he’s shy—and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine? Darryl’s Dream, by iconic performer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, is a story about finding confidence, facing bullies, and celebrating yourself. This full-color picture book is certain to entertain children and parents with its charming art and important message.

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Join Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat as they try to catch a leprechaun in this sweet, sturdy board book perfect for St. Patrick's Day!Written in super-simple rhyme, this bright, funny board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they chase a tricky leprechaun through a St. Patrick's Day parade, where they encounter bag pipe and harp players, Irish stepdancers, four-lead clovers, a rainbow, and even a pot of gold! A perfect gift for babies and toddlers, this is an ideal way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and introduce the very youngest children to the magical world of Dr. Seuss!

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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling series with heartfelt advice from Mary Pope Osborne's own life and her magical adventures with Jack and Annie—perfect for Magic Tree House fans of all ages!Look for heroes, far and near. Give your gifts to the world. Have compassion for all creatures. These are just a few of the lessons that Magic Tree House fans will learn on their magical journey through this book. With quotes from the series and classic art by Sal Murdocca, Mary Pope Osborne, beloved author of the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series, shares the wisdom she's gained from her own childhood and thirty years of whisking Jack and Annie away in the magic tree house.

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This illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City features Batman™ on his weirdest adventures ever!Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with dark corners, sinister characters, and mysterious goings-on. This illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strange adventures that end with wild twist and turns--some funny, some spooky, and some deathly frightening! So curl up under the sheets and find out all about the ancient curses, ghostly race car drivers, and sinister witches haunting Gotham City along with the World's Greatest Detective . . . and don't forget your flashlight! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of strange tales featuring Batman.

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The Dealing with Feelings series returns to help kids battle the green-eyed monster—jealousy! In This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at her school. But when a new kid moves to town and she suddenly has to share the spotlight, jealousy gets the best of her. After a tough soccer matchup, the girl's gym teacher helps her to empathize with the new student and give her a chance. Soon, the girl learns that making new friends and being inclusive are more important than being the best.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what's brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

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