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$2260
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950
A House for Little Red
By Margaret Hillert, Kelly Oechsli (Illustrator)
A boy builds a home for his playful dog.
32 pages· 294 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Book Series · 10 Books
A Beginning-to-Read Book Books
In order from A House for Little Red to Dear Dragon's Colors 1, 2, 3.
The A Beginning-to-Read Book series is a set of 10 picture books by Margaret Hillert, published between 1950 and 2010. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
A Beginning-to-Read Book Series
10 books · Published 1950–2010
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$2260
A House for Little Red
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950
A boy builds a home for his playful dog.
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$2401
The Boy and the Goats
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1950
A boy's goats are stuck. Can unlikely animal allies help him?
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$2127
The Magic Beans
Picture Book · Ages 5–5 · 1950
Discover what awaits Jack atop the mysterious beanstalk.
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$2147
The Three Bears
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950
A girl stumbles upon a bear's home, seeking food and rest.
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$1260
Ven a la escuela, querido dragón
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950
A boy's dragon visits school, sparking unexpected adventures.
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$2401
Dear Dragon's A is for Apple
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008
A boy and his dragon explore the ABCs together.
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$2971
It's Fall, Dear Dragon
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009
A boy and his dragon enjoy a playful autumn adventure.
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$2401
It's Summer, Dear Dragon
Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2009
A boy and his dragon explore summer fun and surprises.
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$2527
Dear Dragon Goes to the Market
Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2010
Explore a vibrant market with a boy and his dragon.
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$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 10 books in the A Beginning-to-Read Book series. It began with A House for Little Red 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.
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