Book Series · 3 Books

I'm Going to Read! Books

In order from Can You Play? to Class Pets.

The I'm Going to Read! series is a set of 3 chapter books, published in 2005. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Can You Play?
If I Had a Robot Dog
Class Pets
Can You Play?
If I Had a Robot Dog
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Can You Play?
Sale price
$1195
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–5 · 2005

Can You Play?

By Emily Bolam (Illustrator)

A puppy refuses new tricks. Can a friend help change that?

28 pages· 150 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Stella's puppy, Buffy, loves playing catch but refuses to learn new tricks. As Stella tries to teach her stubborn pup, her friend Sam arrives. Can Sam help Buffy master a new stunt? Discover the playful antics and surprises in this charming tale of friendship and persistence.
In reading order

I'm Going to Read! Series

3 books · Published 2005

#1
Can You Play?
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1195

Can You Play?

Picture Book · Ages 4–5 · 2005

A puppy refuses new tricks. Can a friend help change that?

If I Had a Robot Dog
Series
Sale price
$1195

If I Had a Robot Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2005

Imagine a dog that fetches anything you want. What would you ask for?

Class Pets
Series
Sale price
$395

Class Pets

Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2005

A class builds a desert habitat for new pets.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I'm Going to Read! series?

There are 3 books in the I'm Going to Read! series. It began with Can You Play? in 2005, and the newest book, Class Pets, was published in 2005.

What order should you read the I'm Going to Read! books in?

Start with Can You Play? and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the I'm Going to Read! books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which I'm Going to Read! book is the longest?

Class Pets is the longest book in the series at 2,128 words (48 pages).

Which I'm Going to Read! book is the shortest?

Can You Play? (Book #1) is the shortest at 150 words (28 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I'm Going to Read! to life.

01

Emily Bolam

Illustrator
02

Andrea Baruffi

Illustrator
03

Barry Gott

Illustrator

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