Books by Lori Haskins Houran
Flat Stanley and the Haunted House (I Can Read!, Level 2)
by Jeff Brown, Lori Haskins Houran
Stanley can't wait for the Halloween party at school. But when a bully picks on his friend, Stanley saves the day in no time flat in this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure!
The Lambchops are ready to be spooked at a Halloween party! Arthur is excited for the haunted house, and Stanley wants to show off his limbo moves. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know that they have to help. Soon Stanley comes up with a plan that is flat-out hilarious!
Flat Stanley and the Haunted House is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
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Too Many Cats (Step into Reading)
Cat after cat makes its way over the fence and into the backyard of a lady who’s looking for a little quiet to enjoy some music. There are slinky cats and stinky cats, gray cats and stray cats, but all the cats have one thing in common—they love to sing. Meow!
This companion book to Too Many Dogs brings a fun, rhyming text together with bright, humorous artwork in a book that will be irresistible to animal and cat lovers.
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My Little Golden Book About Dogs
Little ones love dogs, and now they can read a Little Golden Book about them!
This lighthearted yet informative book brings to life the wonderful world of dogs. Little ones will enjoy the colorful artwork and lively descriptions of all kinds of dogs, from the Great Dane to the tiny Chihuahua. They'll learn that wolves are the ancestors of the dogs we know and love today. A wide variety of dogs are shown, from working dogs such as golden retrievers, to mixed breeds. Little readers will learn interesting facts about puppies, what dogs need to be healthy, and even how to choose a dog that is right for them.
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My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the American hero Johnny Appleseed! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of this important American and early conservationist who traveled the country planting apple trees. Little ones will enjoy engaging anecdotes about Johnny Appleseed, beginning with the young John, who liked to walk barefoot in the cool, quiet woods. They’ll gain a clear understanding of the way he helped American settlers by walking a hundred thousand miles in his lifetime, for over fifty years, to plant seeds. Fun facts at the end—such as how Johnny Appleseed looked poor in his worn-out clothes, but died owning over a thousand acres of land—round out this nonfiction book with typical Little Golden Book style and warmth.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• George W. Bush
• John McCain
• My LGB About the White House
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Spooky & Spookier: Four American Ghost Stories (Step into Reading)
American history mixes with legend in four classic ghost tales for Step 4 early readers: a Cape Cod ghost horse that leads ships away from danger; a portrait that protests being moved within Virginia’s Shirley Plantation museum; a Colorado miner who continued to look for love even after his bones were dumped down an outhouse hole; and a one-handed California sea captain whose ghost is still said to prowl Stinson Beach.
Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
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Let's Go Trick-or-Treating! (Little Golden Book)
A fun Halloween Little Golden Book about young twin boys going trick-or-treating.
It's Halloween! Twin bothers Nick and Toby are excited to choose their own costumes and go trick-or-treating with their parents. This Little Golden Book is perfect for young boys and girls getting ready for their own Halloween fun because the story mentions what to expect and how to act--including only taking one candy when a whole bowl is left out, saying thank you, checking out a neighborhood haunted house, and, of course, sharing candy with your parents!
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Let's Go Apple Picking! (Little Golden Book)
This sweet Little Golden Book tells the story of a young girl and her grandfather picking apples together.
A grandfather and his granddaughter have a wonderful time picking apples in this sweet Little Golden Book. From enjoying a bumpy hayride to choosing the very best apples to petting cute farm animals, this is one special day! And it's a perfect book to share with your preschooler before heading out on your own apple-picking adventure!
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Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography
Get inspired by Michael J. Fox, the beloved Back to the Future actor from Canada who is helping people all around the world, with this collectible Little Golden Book featuring full-color illustrations on every page!
Michael moved to California—1,300 miles away from home—to be a Hollywood star!
Actor Michael J. Fox is known for playing Alex P. Keaton on TV's Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future movies. The talented actor became a determined activist after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and starting a foundation to help find a cure. Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography will inspire readers of all ages.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• Bruce Springsteen
• Dwayne Johnson
• Steve Martin
• Zendaya
• Harry Styles
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DK Readers L0: John Deere: Busy Tractors, Busy Days
Helping young farmers develop their word recognition and early reading skills, John Deere Reader: Busy Tractors, Busy Days contains bright photographs and short, simple sentences to engage and encourage children, parents, and teachers alike.
(c) 2009 Deere & Company. Books created and produced by Parachute Publishing, L.L.C.
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My Little Golden Book About George Washington
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about our first president George Washington! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
Bright, appealing artwork and simple words introduce the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end—such as that Washington’s image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmore—round out this charming Little Golden Book.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• Barack Obama
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Joe Biden
• Kamala Harris
• Sonia Sotomayor
• Dr. Fauci
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The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (The Woofmore #2)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky-story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it? With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
The Woofmore series
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)
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The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (The Woofmore #2)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome, full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland--now in paperback
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there's kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky-story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy--after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it?
With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter-book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
The Woofmore series
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)
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Welcome to the Woofmore (The Woofmore #1)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
The first in a paw-some full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland.
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and Rufus and Ms. Coco want everything to be pawfect. Especially for their VIP guest, movie star Greta Garbark. How can Rufus keep the pup-parazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel?
With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
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Welcome to the Woofmore (The Woofmore #1)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
First in a pawsome original full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and Rufus and Ms. Coco want everything to be pawfect. Especially for their VIP guest, movie star Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel?
With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
The Woofmore series:
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)
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$8.99
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (The Woofmore #3)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
It’s winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest—famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can’t help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruff winter for the Woofmore.
With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
The Woofmore series:
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)
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$14.99
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (The Woofmore #3)
by Lori Haskins Houran, Donna Gephart
Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland
Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there's kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).
It's winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest--famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can't help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruff winter for the Woofmore.
With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!
The Woofmore series:
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)
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A Dozen Cousins
Anna had a dozen cousins
All of them were boys.
What's life like for one little girl with TWELVE male cousins? Not easy! "They read her secret diary. They used up all her paint. They put a lizard in her hat to see if she would faint." Loaded with infectious humor, this rollicking, rhyming picture book features a happy heroine who adores her big, boisterous boy family.
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The Tale of Paul Bunyan (Little Golden Book)
This terrific tall tale is about the tallest lumberjack ever and his big blue ox!
Lumberjacks came and went, but none left their mark like the great Paul Bunyan.
This Little Golden Book shares the very entertaining and very tall tale of everyone's favorite lumberjack and his giant ox, Babe. When Paul Bunyan was a baby, his first sneeze blew a flock of ducks south! When Paul Bunyan was a man, his footprints filled with rain, and each one turned into a lake! Paul Bunyan wasn't real, but young children will have a great time hearing his story and learning about tall tales.
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Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way (I Can Read Level 2)
Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.
Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb—except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.
Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery for an electric car!
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Thomas Edison’s life in this Level Two I Can Read.
This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
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Flat Stanley Goes Camping (I Can Read Level 2)
by Jeff Brown, Lori Haskins Houran
Elementary-school kids love Jeff Brown’s classic character, Flat Stanley—the amazing paper-thin boy who can slide under doors, fly like a kite, and travel by mail.
In his latest fun-filled adventure, Flat Stanley Goes Camping, Stanley and the Lambchop family take a trip to the woods. It gets a little scary when Stanley and his brother, Arthur, run away from a skunk—and straight toward the edge of a cliff!
Flat Stanley Goes Camping is an I Can Read book designed to engage and excite child readers. It is a Level 2 book, which means it is perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own but still need some help.
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Jane Goodall: A Little Golden Book Biography
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about primatologist and conversationist, Jane Goodall. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
This Little Golden Book about Dr. Jane Goodall--the world's leading expert on chimpanzees and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, which protects chimpanzees and their habitats--is an inspiring read-aloud for young animal lovers.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• Misty Copeland
• Frida Kahlo
• Iris Apfel
• Bob Ross
• Queen Elizabeth II
• Harriet Tubman
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