Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. Splish, splash! When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend.

LEVEL 2. Henry and Mudge the dog's boring weekend becomes interesting when Mom suggests building a castle in the basement.

Roar! It's not bad enough that Mom and Dad are heading to California, leaving Judy and Stink with Aunt Awful (er, Opal), but now two of Judy's friends are going Splitsville, too. Just when it looks like her summer is going to be BOR-ing, Judy comes up with the most thrill-a-delic plan ever.

Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, goes to the playground and makes new friends, including Bumblebee Boy.

LEVEL 2. Read with Dick and Jane; 11. A collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they run and play with Sally, Spot, and their parents.

Features silly antics of favorite animals such as lions, tigers, and bears, as well as others like the baby rhino and the ostrich.

An imaginative young pig shows some of the many things that a stick can be.

Roberto makes wonderful mud pies in his sandbox but declines to share his secret recipe. Includes suggested learning activities.

From morning to night, a young child playfully grabs and throws items, including a bathtime rubber ducky and snacktime raisins.

A child watches otters at play and mirrors their behavior.