Education Librarian / Ballenger Teachers Center (BTC) Coordinator
Easy Reading Series
The Ballenger Teachers Center (BTC) has a wide variety of Early/Easy Reading series. Most of these books are shelved in the Dewey 800s alphabetically by author. Non-fiction titles are classed with their appropriate Dewey number. The links below lead to a catalog list of readers in various series found in the BTC.
Easy Readers Not in a Series
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Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter! by
When Fly Guy goes to school with Buzz, they learn that his class is taking a field trip to a flyswatter factory! BAD NEWZZ! Fly Guy tries to hide in Buzz's pocket, but when the tour guide starts insulting flies, Buzz cannot help but stick his head out. A robotic flyswatter named the Super Swatter detects Fly Guy, and Fly Guy causes an hilarious ruckus in his efforts to escape. At the end of this zany adventure, the flyswatter factory announces an end to its factory tours and the students use their free flyswatters as art to celebrate the 'best field trip ever!'
Call Number: 800 Ar65fgvISBN: 9780545312868
Fly High Fly Guy by
An young reader title about the Disney Fairies characters.
Call Number: 800 Ar65flISBN: 9781606851135
Hi! Fly Guy by
From bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold, creator of PARTS and GREEN WILMA, comes the hilarious FLY GUY! It's easy to read and it comes with a shiny foil cover! "A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat. Something tasty. Something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch. Something smart. Something for The Amazing Pet Show." The boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic cover. This is the first in a series of four.
Call Number: 800 Ar65hiISBN: 0439639034
I Spy Fly Guy! by
The 7th book in the bestselling Fly Guy series--with fun foil covers! When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place--the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?! Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they've been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win!" And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place--he was on top of Buzz's hat all along!
Call Number: 800 Ar65iISBN: 9780545110280- Petey, the peanut man byCall Number: 800 B465p
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes by
The porcine wonder is off to the drive-in -- and driven to follow that buttery smell -- in a comic crescendo that reunites a familiar cast of characters. Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the movies. But not Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who think the title of the film is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the fact that the drive-in proudly serves real butter on its Bottomless Bucket of popcorn. So when they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts her snout and becomes a pig on a mission - for what is more heavenly than being hot on the trail of a true butter smell? Masterful slapstick director Kate DiCamillo sends Mercy on a delirious chase, followed by a trail of hapless rescuers that fans will recognize from prior episodes. And Chris Van Dusen's comic retro illustrations perfectly capture a nostalgic pastime - along with the newest antics of a charmingly single-minded pig.
Call Number: 800 D547msISBN: 9780763636449
Best in Show for Rotten Ralph by
"To thine own self be true." The cat show is coming to town and Rotten Ralph is hungry for glory - and desperate to defeat his perfect cousin Percy, whatever it takes. According to Sarah, Ralph has to stop being a lazy scoundrel and follow her regimen to achieve poise and polish. When the competition gets under way, Ralph pretends to be something he's not, and fails. Just in time, Ralph decides victory can be his only if he stops pretending and really lets the fur fly. With eye-popping art and an ingeniously comic text, this fourth book in the appealing series for beginning readers follows everyone's favorite red-furred rascal on his path to a wholly satisfying last laugh
Call Number: 800 G158besISBN: 9780374363581
Rotten Ralph Feels Rotten by
Rotten to the core! When Sarah serves up a healthy, home-cooked meal chock-full of fruits and vegetables, Rotten Ralph turns up his nose and refuses to eat. With those overflowing, back-alley trash cans in mind, he has more exciting dinner plans on his menu. Garbage for dinner?Uh-oh! Rotten Ralph's bad eating habits are about to make him feel rotten for real. In this latest installment in the popular Rotten Readers, Gantos and Rubel team up to capture their feline hero as he's feeling his worst and making us laugh at the same time.
Call Number: 800 G158rrfISBN: 9780374363574- I made a Line byCall Number: 800 K4855im
- The boy, the cat, and the magic fiddle byCall Number: 800 K65b
- The surprising pets of Billy Brown. byCall Number: 800 K65s
All by Myself (Little Critter) by
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter wants to show you all the things he can do for himself in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about independence!
Call Number: 800 M452allISBN: 9780307119384
Little Critter: Bye-Bye, Mom and Dad by
Peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. Popcorn and candy at the movies. And burgers and shakes to end the day . . . Just leave it to Little Critter to take care of things while Mom and Dad are away!
Call Number: 800 M452byeISBN: 9780060539450
I Was So Mad (Little Critter) by
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about their emotions!
Call Number: 800 M452iwISBN: 9780307119391
Just a Bully by
A Golden StorybookTM Mercer Mayer's Little Critter stories, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and children.
Call Number: 800 M452jusISBN: 9780307132000
Just Grandpa and Me (Little Critter) by
Join Little Critter and his grandpa in this big-city adventure! Family fun and love are in abundance when Little Critter and his grandfather head to the big city! Little Critter sure is little, but he's a big help to his grandfather. Little Critter holds his hand so his grandfather doesn't get lost, demonstrates how to go up and down the store's escalator, and even shows grandpa how to use chopsticks for the first time! This sweet and charming picture book is perfect for children ages 3 to 7.
Call Number: 800 M452jusgISBN: 9780307119360
Just Me and My Mom (Little Critter) by
Head to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book that makes for the perfect Mother's Day present! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter's beloved story. A perfect gift for Mother's Day . . . or any day!
Call Number: 800 M452jusmdISBN: 9780307125842
Just Me and My Puppy (Little Critter) by
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter has a brand-new puppy in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's teaching the new pup tricks, giving him a bath, or curling up with him at bedtime, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about the responsibility of caring for a pet!
Call Number: 800 M452jusmpISBN: 9780307119377
Me Too! (Little Critter) by
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is--hesitantly--spending the day with his little sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's teaching her how to skateboard, how to fish, or how to make and fly a paper airplane, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters!
Call Number: 800 M452meISBN: 9780307119414Publication Date: 2001-03-27
What a Bad Dream (Little Critter) by
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is having a very bad dream in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's tossing in his sleep or needing a warm glass of milk, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to alleviate any fears of bad dreams!
Call Number: 800 M452whaISBN: 9780307126856
Good Dog, Aggie by
"In this sequel to AGGIE AND BEN, the best friends are back for more boy-and-his-dog fun. Young readers will laugh out loud at Aggie's irrepressible antics and Ben's determined attempts to train her. Three short chapters, just right for beginning readers, follow Aggie and Ben on their adventures in doggie training, obedience, and friendship."
Call Number: 800 R445goISBN: 9781570916458
Cat the Cat, Who Is That? by
Cat the Cat sure likes her friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book!
Call Number: 800 W667caISBN: 9780061728402
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
Call Number: 800 W667donISBN: 9780786819881
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! by
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods. Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the head writer of Cartoon Network's Code Name: Kids Next Door. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! is the companion to Mo's first children's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! He is also the author of Time to Pee!.
Call Number: 800 W667pigISBN: 9780786818693
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
Call Number: 800 W667pnbISBN: 9781423190875
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by
He really, really, REALLY wants one. He'll take really good care of it! What's the matter--don't you want him to be happy? The latest book in the best-selling Pigeon series is the funniest one yet.
Call Number: 800 W667pwISBN: 9781423109600
Mouse and Mole, Fine Feathered Friends by
Anbsp;Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book nbsp; It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going to go bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out, birds are not so easy to watch. Splashing in puddles scare them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too. Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers . . . Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out!
Call Number: 800 Y35mfISBN: 9780547152226
The Great Brain Does It Again by
"As entertaining as ever...readers will fall happily under The Great Brain's spell."--School Library Journal.
Call Number: 813 F5765gdISBN: 9780440429838
Honest Abe Lincoln by
Born into humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty, which he brought with him all the way to the White House. Newly independent readers will relish this straightforward story of the life of an American Hero.
Call Number: 973.7 L6381adISBN: 9780823420575
