Ready-to-Read books feature classic stories and interesting nonfiction by authors who really know how to write for this age group. Pre-Level One, with repetitive text and simple sentences for children who can recognize words.The books are written, designed, and illustrated to suit the interests, needs, and abilities of new readers.Children in preschool and the early elementary grades are universally fascinated with reading, and are already saying, "I'm ready to read." When they finish a Ready-to-Read book, we want them to say, "I am reading, and I like it!"

Welcome to the series of Ready-to-Read books done the Blue"s Clues way! This line of books has been researched to ensure a high level of interactivity in this simple rebus format. Children are encouraged to read along by identifying the pictures above the words in this story. Because the word is also underneath each picture, your child will begin to recognize each word as well!

Henry"s puppy,Mudge,loves to eat.He really wants to share Henry"s snack.Henry keeps saying,"No,Mudge!""But it"s hard to resist a puppy as cute as Mudge!