Panda Cares with Reading Is Fundamental

Panda Express and Reading Is Fundamental are working together to bring new books and reading resources to children across the country. This page features a special collection of book titles and supporting activities to help engage children in reading. Explore games, videos, puzzles, and supplemental reading passages that accompany each title to inspire the young reader in your life.

 

Tell us more about reading in your family and your new books. At the completion of your child’s Books for Ownership program, their teacher will ask you to complete this parent survey.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Written by Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Ray Cruz
What else could go wrong in Alexander's day? He woke up with gum in his hair. Then his best friend...
1st - 5th
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Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon

Written by Paula Danziger
Amber's best friend Justin learns he has to move away, and Amber discovers how hard it is to say...
2nd - 4th
15401

A Chair For My Mother

Written and Illustrated by Vera B. Williams
After losing everything in a fire, Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother are helped by their...
Pre-K - 3rd
17592

Amelia Bedelia: Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend

Written by Lynne Avril
The comical mishaps of Amelia Bedelia, an eager-to-please housekeeper who takes her employers'...
Pre-K - 3rd
20236

Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret

Written by Bob Shea
Told with irresistible energy and humor, Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony learn important lessons...
Pre-K - 1st
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Corduroy

Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman
Corduroy the teddy bear lives in a department store and is spotted by Lisa, who wants to buy him...
Pre-K - K
18723

LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Written by Ace Landers
This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for LEGO Star Wars fans of any ageJoin Yoda, R2-D2...
1st - 3rd
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Curious George Rides a Bike

Written by H.A. Rey
Today is a special day for George because he gets his first bike. He does tricks, he helps the paper...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How Many Stars in the Sky?

Written by Lenny Hort and Illustrated by James E. Ransome
Mama's away one night, and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one.
Pre-K - 3rd
19106

I Lost My Tooth in Africa

Written by Penda Diakité and Illustrated by Baba Wague Diakité
More than anything, Amina wants to lose her loose tooth while visiting her family in Mali, West...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scholastic Reader Level 2: Ruby Bridges Goes to School

Written by Ruby Bridges
Vocabulary and sentences for beginning readers.
K - 2nd
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Queen of the Track

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
When Alice Coachman was a girl, most white people wouldn't even shake her hand. Yet when the King of...
K - 4th
17262

Sharks! (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
He’s quick. He’s silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark—the fish who ruled...
K - 3rd
20398

Big Dinosaurs!

Written by Tori Kosara
Meet the biggest and the baddest! Discover super-sized “saurs in a mega fact book that will leave...
Pre-K - K
20399

Finding Dory: Oceans

Written by Paul Dichter
Dive into the astonishing world that Dory and her friends inhabit. Discover the real-life sea...
1st - 2nd

Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters

Written and Illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Fly Guy and Buzz fly off on a field trip to the fire station, where they'll learn all about...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Magic School Bus Presents: Ocean Adventure

Written by Mary Kay Carson
These fresh, fun early reader nonfiction companions to the original series feature photographs...
1st - 2nd
17667

Weather (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kristin Baird Rattini
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
16838

Plants We Eat

Written by Christine Petersen
Where does food come from? How many plants do we eat? Using hands on activities, young readers will...
2nd - 5th
18121

Flat Stanley Goes Camping (I Can Read Level 2)

Written by Jeff Brown
Stanley and the Lambchop family take a trip to the woods. It gets a little scary when Stanley and his brother, Arthur, run away from a skunk—and straight toward the edge of a cliff!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sammy The Seal

Written and Illustrated by Syd Hoff
Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along...
Pre-K - 3rd
20159

Judy Moody and Friends: Amy Namey in Ace Reporter

Written by Megan McDonald
From Megan McDonald comes a Judy Moody story just right for newly independent readers.
1st - 2nd
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Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

Written by Barbara Park
Legions of devoted young readers can't get enough of this sassy, irrepressible kindergartner and her...
1st - 3rd
18150

How Lizard Lost His Colors

Written by Sara Shapiro
A simple retelling of the traditional Navajo tale of how lizard lost his colors.
1st - 2nd
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The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School

Written by Joan Holub
A silly twist on the classic tale. The school principal bakes a gingerbread cookie and brings it to...
1st - 2nd
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Young Cam Jansen: Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery

Written by David A. Adler
CLICK! Cam Jansen, girl detective, has just recorded another scene with her photographic memory. All...
1st - 2nd
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Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

Written by David A. Adler
Cam Jansen, Eric, and their friends gather in the park to play baseball, but then the ball gets lost...
1st - 2nd
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Betty Bunny: Betty Bunny Wants a Goal

Written by Michael Kaplan
When a young rabbit quits soccer after a disappointing first game, her family encourages her to keep...
1st - 2nd
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Sports: Let's Talk Baseball

Written by Janice Behrens
These early readers bring young athletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!
1st - 3rd