Splat the Cat and the Obstacle Course

Splat the Cat wants to try out his friend Plank’s backyard obstacle course but first he’ll have to take his little sister Flo to her ballet class since Mom and Dad are busy.  After a class that Splat thinks is just a bunch of twirling and fluttering, he and Flo head to Plank’s.  Splat knows he’ll have no trouble with the hanging rings, balance beam or trampoline Plank has set up, but soon discovers that his little sister may have the skills to master the course and leave him in the dust.  A delightful Level 2 story of sibling rivalry and discovering new talents when you least expect it!

Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day

It’s field day and Pete is super excited for a day filled with activities like the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, an obstacle course and tug-of-war.  He is sure that his friends Callie, Gus and Grumpy Toad will join him and be the team that wins the gold medal.  Alligator, Squirrel, Turtle, and Marty are just as determined to come out on top and the competition is on.  Can Pete really “rock” field day and learn some lessons about teamwork along the way?  This Level 1 reader’s story and illustrations make it perfect for fans of this favorite cat. 

Tiny Tales: Shell Quest

This Level 3 reader in a new series, I Can Read Comics, introduces young readers to the world of graphic novel storytelling as it encourages visual literacy in children.  When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices that they look a lot like her, except they have shells!  Maybe a shell is just what she needs to fit it – but finding one may be a lot harder than it sounds!  This popular format has been adapted to simple stories that are just perfect for even the most reluctant of readers.

Get in the Game! Space Jam a New Legacy

A brand new Level 3 reader based on the summer blockbuster featuring LeBron James.  The basketball superstar teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes in an adventure that will captivate fans of these popular characters.

Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it’s time for a new Jim.  To get rid of his constant bad mood, Jim asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings.  Their efforts seem to be working until his friend Norman reminds this grumpy monkey that it may be best to just be himself, grumpy and all!

Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!

Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race.  This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees.  Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas.  A funny tale with great illustrations that fans of this new favorite character are sure to love. 

Luca: Friends are Forever

Based on the Disney feature film Luca, this Level 2 reader is the story of sea monster friends Luca and Alberto and their summer adventures in a seaside Italian village.  When they meet Guilia, a human girl who lives in the village, they begin to realize that even though someone may not be like you, you can still be brave and true friends.  A sweet story of acceptance and loyalty. 

Madeline and Her Dog

In this Level 2 story featuring the Madeline of picture book fame, Genevieve, Madeline’s dog, is up to her mischievous ways.  Out for a walk with the girls, this curious dog keeps sniffing around for a tasty treat.  When she smells fish in the river, Genevieve jumps in and comes out smelling very “pee-yew”!  It may take all of the girls to get this stinky canine clean again ----but will she stay that way or get in trouble again?  A perfect “read it myself” choice for fans of this classic character. 

Gymnastics

From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events, and competitions. Kids will also love reading about how athletes train and how events are judged and scored.  A perfect follow up to the excitement of the Tokyo Olympic Games!