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Play-Along Books

3 books · Ages 2–11 · Chapter Books

Play-Along Books is a 3-book series for ages 2–11 by Michaela Muntean. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The House that Bear Built and Alligator's Garden are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Little Lamb Bakes a Cake

Little Lamb Bakes a Cake1980

The House that Bear Built

The House that Bear Built1980

Alligator's Garden

Alligator's Garden1980

What This Series Covers

Animals Puzzles & Games Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Resilience & Perseverance

What to Read Next

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Cover of The Baby in the Hat

The Baby in the Hat

A whimsical tale of a 19th-century English boy whose life changes forever when he catches a baby in his hat. This leads

Cover of Freckle Juice

Jennifer Litzel

Andrew Marcus envies his classmate's freckles and buys a secret "freckle juice" recipe from Sharon. His hilarious attemp

Cover of The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story

The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story

In Zimbabwe, education for girls was nearly impossible, but Tererai Trent never gave up on her dream. She buried her goa

Cover of Play Day School Day

Play Day School Day

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Toni Yuly

For children ready to read independently, this book gently explores the differences and joys between home play and struc

Ages 5–8

Cover of I Fooled You: Ten Stories of Tricks, Jokes, and Switcheroos

I Fooled You: Ten Stories of Tricks, Jokes, and Switcheroos

Johanna Hurwitz

This collection of ten short stories is bursting with lighthearted humor, featuring characters who love to play tricks a

Cover of Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Ruth Belov Gross

Lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel find a tempting house made of sweets, only to discover it belongs to a child-eating