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Star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?Everyone loves Arfy the rescue 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.

A rollicking, rhyming, magical adventure in this Step 1 Reader featuring a young wizard in training!Maxie Wiz wants a pal. HOCUS-POCUS—a dragon egg appears! Soon, he almost grows too large for the castle! What spells will Maxie come up with to help with her new pet?Follow this little wizard and her hatchling dragon for a day full of fun and charming spells! Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this delightful story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Stir-up a child's interest in reading--and cooking--with this gifty boxed set of four rhymed early readers featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters! This sturdy slip-cased set of four Step 1, Step into Reading books featuring classic Dr. Seuss characters cooking and baking different foods is perfect for nurturing a child's love of reading--and helping in the kitchen! Titles included are: Cooking with the CatCooking with the GrinchCooking with Sam-I-AmCooking with the Lorax From baking a holiday surprise with the Grinch to tossing a fresh-picked salad with the Lorax, this boxed set makes the perfect gift--for children learning to read, foodies, and of course, Dr. Seuss fans! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.