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.

The Greedy Python
Little Mermaid
Extreme Animals
Bugs
The Greedy Python
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Little Mermaid
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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
Board Book
In reading order

Ready-to-Read Series

5 books · Published 1985–2011

Series
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The Greedy Python

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1985

A greedy python swallows jungle animals, but they unite to escape his belly.

#1

Little Mermaid

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A mermaid's wish leads to unexpected challenges.

Extreme Animals

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover vibrant books that make reading fun and interactive for young learners.

Sharks

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover the world of sharks with moving images and fun facts for young readers.

Bugs

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Discover the world of bugs with moving images and fun facts.

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 Little Mermaid in 2007, 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).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ready-to-Read to life.

01

Richard Buckley

Author
02

Nick Page

Author
03

Sarah Creese

Author
04

Eric Carle

Illustrator

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