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Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007
Little Mermaid
By Nick Page
A mermaid's wish leads to unexpected challenges.
32 pages· 1,103 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 5 Books
Ready-to-Read Books
In order from Little Mermaid to Bugs.
The Ready-to-Read series is a set of 5 chapter books by Sarah Creese, published between 1985 and 2011. Written for ages 3–9, most books run about 30 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Ready-to-Read Series
5 books · Published 1985–2011
#1
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$379
Little Mermaid
Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007
A mermaid's wish leads to unexpected challenges.
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$1049
The Greedy Python
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1985
A greedy python swallows jungle animals, but they unite to escape his belly.
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$499
Extreme Animals
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Discover vibrant books that make reading fun and interactive for young learners.
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$474
Sharks
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Discover the world of sharks with moving images and fun facts for young readers.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Ready-to-Read series?
There are 5 books in the Ready-to-Read series. It began with The Greedy Python in 1985, and the newest book, Bugs, was published in 2011.
What order should you read the Ready-to-Read books in?
Start with Little Mermaid and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Ready-to-Read books best for?
The series is best for ages 3–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Ready-to-Read book is the longest?
Little Mermaid (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 1,103 words (32 pages).
Which Ready-to-Read book is the shortest?
Bugs is the shortest at 198 words (32 pages).
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The people who bring Ready-to-Read to life.
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