Book Series · 3 Books

Beginning-to-Read Books

In order from Not I, Not I to It's Winter, Dear Dragon.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1326

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

Not I, Not I

By Margaret Hillert, Bert Dodson (Illustrator)

Who will help the Little Red Hen with her crop?

32 pages· 250 words· Est. 5 min read

Summary: In a fresh retelling of a classic tale, the Little Red Hen seeks help with her crop. As she asks her friends for assistance, will anyone step up, or will she have to do it all alone? This story, designed for early readers, uses repetition and high-frequency words to build confidence and comprehension. Discover the timeless lesson of hard work and cooperation in this engaging narrative.

The complete set

Beginning-to-Read Series

3 books · Published 1950–2009

Sale price

$1326

Not I, Not I

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

Who will help the Little Red Hen with her crop?

Sale price

$2527

Who Goes to School?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

Discover how animals learn and work alongside humans in everyday adventures.

Sale price

$2527

It's Winter, Dear Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2009

A boy and his dragon enjoy a snowy adventure filled with sledding and snowball fights.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginning-to-Read series?

There are 3 books in the Beginning-to-Read series. It began with Not I, Not I in 1950, and the newest book, It's Winter, Dear Dragon, was published in 2009.