Book Series · 9 Books

A Beginning-to-Read Book Books

In order from The Three Bears to Dear Dragon's Colors 1, 2, 3.

The A Beginning-to-Read Book series is a set of 9 picture books by Margaret Hillert, published between 1950 and 2010. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Three Bears
Ven a la escuela, querido dragón
A House for Little Red
The Magic Beans
The Boy and the Goats
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Three Bears
Sale price
$2147
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

The Three Bears

By Margaret Hillert, Irma Wilde (Illustrator)

A girl stumbles upon a bear's home, seeking food and rest.

30 pages· 201 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Summary: A weary girl, lost in the woods, discovers a cozy home belonging to three bears. Driven by hunger and fatigue, she helps herself to their food and finds a place to sleep. But what happens when the bears return? Explore this classic tale with engaging activities that enhance reading skills and comprehension.
The complete set

A Beginning-to-Read Book Series

9 books · Published 1950–2010

The Three Bears
Series
Sale price
$2147

The Three Bears

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

A girl stumbles upon a bear's home, seeking food and rest.

Ven a la escuela, querido dragón
Series
Sale price
$1260

Ven a la escuela, querido dragón

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

A boy's dragon visits school, sparking unexpected adventures.

A House for Little Red
Series
Sale price
$2260

A House for Little Red

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

A boy builds a home for his playful dog.

The Magic Beans
Series
Sale price
$2127

The Magic Beans

Picture Book · Ages 5–5 · 1950

Discover what awaits Jack atop the mysterious beanstalk.

The Boy and the Goats
Series
Sale price
$2401

The Boy and the Goats

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1950

A boy's goats are stuck. Can unlikely animal allies help him?

Dear Dragon's A is for Apple
Series
Sale price
$2401

Dear Dragon's A is for Apple

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

A boy and his dragon explore the ABCs together.

It's Summer, Dear Dragon
Series
Sale price
$2401

It's Summer, Dear Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2009

A boy and his dragon explore summer fun and surprises.

Dear Dragon Goes to the Market
Series
Sale price
$2527

Dear Dragon Goes to the Market

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2010

Explore a vibrant market with a boy and his dragon.

Dear Dragon's Colors 1, 2, 3
Series
Sale price
$2527

Dear Dragon's Colors 1, 2, 3

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2010

Discover colors and numbers with a boy and his dragon.

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Common Questions

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

There are 9 books in the A Beginning-to-Read Book series. It began with The Three Bears in 1950, and the newest book, Dear Dragon's Colors 1, 2, 3, was published in 2010.

What ages are the A Beginning-to-Read Book 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 A Beginning-to-Read Book to life.

01

Margaret Hillert

Author
02

Irma Wilde

Illustrator
03

Jack Pullan

Illustrator
04

Kelly Oechsli

Illustrator
05

Mel Pekarsky

Illustrator
06

Sarolta Szulyovszky

Illustrator
07

David Schimmell

Illustrator

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