I Can Read: Level 3

This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik's family from New York City to the farmlands of Minnesota.

In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris-the new kid in town-and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter! After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy here. Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway-and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all. In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side. This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories. "Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Splendid. Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship." - School Library Journal "A knockout kickoff to a beginning reader series." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Papa will not allow Clara to learn to read-he says that 'Farm people like us do not have time to read." But when the traveling bookwagon, with persuasive Miss Mary at the reins, arrives at their farm, Papa realizes he must change his mind. Based on the true story of America's first 'bookmobile.'

The Addams Family hits the big screen on October 11, 2019. The all-star cast includes Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Bette Midler, Allison Janney, and Elsie Fisher. Based on the animated film, this Level Three I Can Read retells the moment where the Addams family meets their neighbors for the first time ever! The Addams Family: A Frightful Welcome is a Level Three I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for independent reading. The Addams family isn't your typical American family. Together, Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Mad Uncle Fester, and Grandma are an eccentric clan who delight in the macabre and are unaware that people find them a bit different than the rest of the neighborhood. Based on the famous New Yorker creations of Charles Addams, this animated action-comedy will follow the Addams family, whose lives begin to unravel when they face off against a crafty reality TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration, Addams-style. THE ADDAMS FAMILY © 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. © 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

In this Level Three I Can Read title, discover the story of how Mr. Putter and Tabby first meet. A perfect choice for pet enthusiasts and cat lovers. When Mr. Putter, a gentle old man, decides a pet will be keep his loneliness at bay, he finds the perfect cat in Tabby. Together they find joy and beauty throughout the seasons-from playing in Mr. Putter's tulip garden in the spring, to lounging out in the sun during the summer, to listening to opera music in the winter, the pair delight in everyday, ordinary moments. This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

In this Level Three I Can Read, Mr. Putter and his cat are dragged-quite literally-into the chaotic, but sometimes charmingly clever, world of dogs. Mr. Putter and Tabby live next door to Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. When Mr. Putter volunteers to temporarily take Zeke on his daily walks as a favor to his neighbor, he and Tabby discover that keeping company with a dog, especially one as energetic as Zeke, isn't quite their speed. This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. "Howard's relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves." -ALA Booklist

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium. Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and-best of all-penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do! In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side. This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories. "Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Splendid. Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship." - School Library Journal "A knockout kickoff to a beginning reader series." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Gloria and her relatives celebrate Juneteenth and share the history and significance of this freedom celebration in a Level 3 I Can Read. The Morris family celebrates Juneteenth together every year with a barbeque including red food and drinks. Gloria and Grandma Daisy explain why Juneteenth is called Freedom Day and why we celebrate this important date. Angela Dalton's explanation of Juneteenth through the lively voice of young Gloria makes this I Can Read an accessible, engaging introduction to this national holiday. Keisha Morris's pitch-perfect illustrations of both our past and present perfectly capture this freedom celebration. This Level Three I Can Read book focuses on history and family with some complex themes and is written for early independent readers.