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Henry and his dog Mudge share a fun-filled day at the beach in this sixth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.
Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready for some sun and sand!

A father and child head out on a hike, keeping a cherished family tradition alive.

Looking forward to having fun in the snow with his friends, Splat the Cat decides he cannot wait for the snow to start falling and takes matters into his own paws with hilarious results, in a story complemented by skill-building phonics components.

A funny, noisy parrot comes into Jack's life and brings him closer to his dad in an unexpected and moving way in this gorgeous, emotionally resonant picture book from the creator of Florette.
Jack loves staying at his dad's house. They have tacos and milkshakes, and make each other laugh. But lately Jack wonders if his dad is lonely when he isn't there. Then Jimmy arrives. Jimmy is loud and obnoxious, but Dad thinks he's clever...

It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We’re going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. "But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discovers mini golf is fun—especially once he figures out how to face the right way. With his beginner’s luck, Froggy makes a hole in one! But his next shot hits his...

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.

Oliver can't wait for his first day of school, but his dad isn't quite ready! Celebrate the new school year with this fun-filled tale about embracing new experiences—at any age!

Oliver and his dad spent all summer playing together, laughing together, singing together, and reading together. But now it's time for Oliver to start school, and he's so excited! But. . . his dad isn't. Suddenly, he feels nervous and his tummy hurts....

Hoping to reconnect with his best friend, Rylan accompanies him on a month-long stay at a working farm in France, where he navigates new friendships and anticipates meeting his estranged father.

Features an audio read-along! Battle on! Head to the lanes for another hilarious, high-energy story as four-year-old Mitchell and his obliging dad strike a winning deal.
Mitchell liked to knock things down.
That's just how he rolled.
One Saturday, when Mitchell almost knocks down his dad, his dad catches him and puts him in the car. And when they step into the bowling alley, Mitchell feels right at home. Pizza! Giant crashing

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When Daniel Tiger sees his friends playing together without him, he feels left out, but talking about his feelings with his dad makes him feel better.