Small Pig

Because the farmer's wife insists on cleaning his mud puddle, a little pig runs away to the city where he becomes permanently stuck in what he thought was a mud puddle.

A Poor Excuse for a Dragon

When Fred the dragon leaves home he learns that he is not very good at roaring or breathing fire and swallowing people only makes him ill, but with help from a witch, a giant, and a wise boy he finds his true calling.

Lulu Goes to Witch School

Lulu finds her first day at witch school with her wonderful teacher, Miss Slime, frustrating because of Sandy, a fellow student who is best at everything.

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind

A trip to Grandmother's house in the country presents new challenges to Henry and Mudge.

Shadow of the Shark (Original MTH #53, Merlin Mission #25)

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers

When Mudge gets sick unexpectedly, Henry does all he can to make him feel better.

The Magic School Bus and the Butterfly Bunch

Unusual book

I Like Bugs

In brief rhyming text, this story lists all the types of insects the narrator likes.

Splat The Cat And The Hotshot

A skill-building reader introduces the "-ot" word family in a story that finds Splat the Cat excitedly participating in Cat Scouts jamboree activities, including knot tying, fire building and escaping a mud puddle.

Amanda Pig, Schoolgirl

Amanda Pig's first day of school is every bit as wonderful as she always hoped it would be.

Barn Storm

This comical introduction to cause and effect is ideal for emergent readers, who look for cues in simple rhymed text and bright, bold art as they take their first steps toward reading independently.When a twister hits the pond near Farmer Browns farm, some very odd things happen. The fish and frogs take flight. They land in some unlikely placeslike the barn and the pigs troughsetting off an uproarious chain of events that affects the entire farm. Once the weather subsides and the farmer and his family emerge from the storm cellar, they encounter a whole new world, including some unexpected (and four-legged) tenants in their house!Step into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child. The program offers five steps to reading success. Children can progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading, no matter what their grade. Every books step is printed on the cover and the spine. Each title contains a fun story and is filled with colorful art.

Stage Fright On A Summer Night (MTH #25)

Jack and Annie are whisked back to Elizabethan England where they meet William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is desperate for two small actors for his latest play.