You Can Do It!

<b>There's a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story simple enough for young readers to read on their own. <br></b> <br>The crocodile is hopeful but when a bigger mean crocodile tells him there's no chance he starts to wonder if he's good enough. <p/>But with a little motivation from his friend and a lot of practice and hard work he's ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! <p/>Using simple text and lots of sight words Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations adding interest and detail to the narrative showcasing the little crocodile's practice and the shared joy of his triumph. <p/>The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott Theodor Seuss Geisel and Coretta Scott King honors--create original high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents teachers or on their own! <p/><b>Level B</b> readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words for kindergarten readers who've mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When you've mastered these simple stories move on to level C! <p/><b>A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year</b>