Rappy and His Favorite Things (I Can Read Level 2)

Rappy the Raptor’s class has to write poems about their favorite things for Poetry Week, and the best poet will win a cupcake! Will Rappy discover he’s a poet and he didn’t even know it?

Beginning readers will love rapping along to this Level Two I Can Read tale as Rappy, his classmates, and even their teacher, Mrs. H, rap about everything from flying kites and pillow fights to snow days and mayonnaise!

Rappy and His Favorite Things is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Can a rap-loving raptor win the Poetry Week prize?

• Rhythm and Rhyme: With a beat that makes reading fun, kids will discover that poetry and rap are the same thing—and they’re both awesome!
• Building Confidence: Follows Rappy as he overcomes his worries about writing a poem and finds his own unique voice.
• Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level Two I Can Read book, this story uses simple sentences and familiar words, ideal for kids reading on their own with a little help.
• Hilarious Dinosaur Antics: From rapping about mayonnaise to winning a cupcake, Rappy the Raptor makes learning to read an adventure.

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.

Tim Bowers has illustrated over thirty children’s books, including the New York Times bestsellers Dream Big, Little Pig! by Kristi Yamaguchi and Dinosaur Pet by Neil and Marc Sedaka. His artwork has received much recognition, including the Children’s Choice Award and Junior Library Guild selections. Tim lives with his wife in Granville, Ohio. You can visit him online at www.timbowers.com.