Book Series · 6 Books

An I Can Read Book Books

In order from Small Wolf to Ready, Set, Go!.

The An I Can Read Book series is a set of 6 picture books by Nathaniel Benchley, published between 1972 and 1996. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 65 pages.

Small Wolf
George the Drummer Boy
Aunt Eater's Mystery Vacation
Little Chick's Friend Duckling
The Lighthouse Children
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Small Wolf
Sale price
$1355
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Small Wolf

By Nathaniel Benchley, Joan Sandin (Illustrator)

A boy encounters mysterious strangers with new ideas on Manhattan Island.

64 pages
School & Library Binding
Summary: A young Native American boy embarks on a hunt across Manhattan Island, only to encounter peculiar strangers with white faces and unfamiliar beliefs about land. As cultures clash, he must navigate this new world and its challenges. What will he learn from these encounters, and how will it change his understanding of his own world? Dive into a tale of discovery and cultural exchange, where every step reveals a new mystery.
The complete set

An I Can Read Book Series

6 books · Published 1972–1996

Series
Sale price
$1355

Small Wolf

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

A boy encounters mysterious strangers with new ideas on Manhattan Island.

George the Drummer Boy

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977

A drummer boy's secret mission sparks the American Revolution in Boston.

Aunt Eater's Mystery Vacation

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

A vacation turns into a mystery with a missing captain and a diamond thief.

Little Chick's Friend Duckling

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1992

Will new arrivals break a cherished friendship?

The Lighthouse Children

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1994

A storm forces a lighthouse couple to leave. Will their seagull friends find them again?

Ready, Set, Go!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A little dog just wants to play amidst a rivalry of bigger dogs.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the An I Can Read Book series?

There are 6 books in the An I Can Read Book series. It began with Small Wolf in 1972, and the newest book, Ready, Set, Go!, was published in 1996.

What ages are the An I Can Read Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring An I Can Read Book to life.

01

Nathaniel Benchley

Author
02

Joan Sandin

Illustrator
03

Don Bolognese

Illustrator
04

Doug Cushman

Author & Illustrator
05

Mary DeBall Kwitz

Author
06

Bruce Degen

Illustrator
07

Syd Hoff

Author & Illustrator
08

John Stadler

Author & Illustrator

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