Step into reading. A Step 2 book

D.W. volunteers to take care of the class gerbil during Christmas vacation and finds that he is difficult to keep track of.

Retells the tale of the teeny-tiny woman who finds a teeny-tiny bone in a churchyard and puts it away in her cupboard before she goes to sleep.

Albert doesn't recognize anyone at Nicky's Halloween party, even when they take off their masks.

Nancy's pet chicken Buck-Buck has trouble learning to act like an ordinary chicken.

Presents simple cooking principles and easy recipes for a variety of party dishes including cakes, shakes, and ice cream.

The ghost of the Black Castle follows Babar and his family and friends back to Celesteville.

Farmer Pig needs help on the farm, but that is not what he gets from Charlie Cat.

Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore.

Uncle Willy uses a clever disguise to save his boat from a gang of pirates and make Busytown Bay safe again.

After several cases of mistaken identity Early Bird finally finds a worm to play with.

A greedy hyena's mean tricks on Monkey-Monkey eventually backfire when his victim finds out how he is being deceived.

Beth admires her friend Molly's courage, but on a visit to Molly's country home, Beth surprises herself with her own bravery when the two become lost within the maze of a cornfield.

Arthur is in for some embarrassing moments after he, D.W., and their mother shop for school supplies and end up buying two identical backpacks.

Cat dreams of being on the gymnastics team and spends all summer learning to tumble and flip.

Three stories about Lowly Worm and his friends include "The Best Mistake Ever," "A Visit to Mr. Fixit," and "Best Friends."

A free-wheeling toad takes his friend Cat and other animal friends on a spirited driving adventure, always observing safe practices.