I Can Read! is a line of beginning reading books published by HarperCollins.
The series is rated by level and widely used to teach children to read English. The first book in the series was Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear, published in 1957 (see below), and subsequent notable titles have included Amelia Bedelia and Frog and Toad.
The I Can Read! series divides its output into 5 levels:
The I Can Read! series began with 1957's Little Bear, by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
There are now over 500 titles in the series.
Some I Can Read! books are also available in Spanish and in audio-book format.
I Can Read! books have won Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal honors.