Book Series · 9 Books

My First I Can Read Books

In order from The Fall Festival to Just My Best Friend.

The My First I Can Read series is a set of 9 picture books by Mercer Mayer, published between 2009 and 2019. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Fall Festival
Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear
Axel the Truck
Little Critter Phonics Fun
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Fall Festival
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$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

The Fall Festival

By Mercer Mayer

A family visits a fall festival and enjoys various activities together.

32 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Little Critter and his family embark on a delightful road trip to the Fall Festival, a cherished event in Critterville. With apple picking, hayrides, and pumpkin choosing, the harvest season promises endless fun and adventure. Will they find the perfect pumpkin and make unforgettable memories? Dive into this charming tale of autumnal excitement and family bonding.
The complete set

My First I Can Read Series

9 books · Published 2009–2019

Series
Sale price
$574

The Fall Festival

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A family visits a fall festival and enjoys various activities together.

Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

A puppy's quest to reunite a lost teddy bear with its owner unfolds. Can he succeed?

Sale price
$574

Axel the Truck

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A little truck races through rocky roads, facing muddy adventures.

Little Critter Phonics Fun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover reading with Little Critter's playful phonics adventures.

Pete the Cat: Play Ball!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Pete the Cat plays baseball with his team, the Rocks, against their rivals, the Rolls.

Otter: The Best Job Ever!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Otter and Teddy search for the perfect job, facing unexpected challenges.

Pete the Cat Phonics Box

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Unlock reading skills with fun phonics adventures featuring a groovy cat.

Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Join Pete the Cat on nine fun adventures, perfect for young readers eager to explore and learn.

Just My Best Friend

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A sleepover plan goes awry, teaching Little Critter the value of friendship.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the My First I Can Read series?

There are 9 books in the My First I Can Read series. It began with The Fall Festival in 2009, and the newest book, Just My Best Friend, was published in 2019.

What ages are the My First I Can Read books best for?

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

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring My First I Can Read to life.

01

Mercer Mayer

Author & Illustrator
02

James Dean

Author & Illustrator
03

Sam Garton

Author & Illustrator
04

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Author
05

J. D. Riley

Author
06

Kimberly Dean

Author
07

Pat Schories

Illustrator
08

Brandon Dorman

Illustrator

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