Harcourt Beginning Readers Series

Harcourt is proud to offer quality classroom and reader activities for our award–winning beginning reader series. Designed for students in first through third grades, all activities for each series are available as downloads. Lively illustrations, plucky characters, and familiar situations make these books a great choice for independent reading or class story time.

Downloadable Teacher’s Guide and Activities!
	Download the teacher's guide (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 8,471 KB)
	Download all activities (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 3,832 KB)
	Download series activities (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2,461 KB)

by Erica Silverman Illustrated by Betsy Lewin Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa are ready to ride! Acitivities and information for the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series	by Elissa Haden Guest Illustrated by Christine Davenier Whether at sleepovers or at school, on field trips or at parties, Iris and Walter are always there for each other. Acitivities and information for the Iris and Walter series
by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Arthur Howard Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, aren’t young anymore, but they know how to enjoy life with each other and their good friends Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke. Acitivities and information for the Mr. Putter & Tabby series	by Michelle Edwards Pa Lia Vang, Calliope James, and Howie Smith love second grade. Acitivities and information for the Jackson Friends series
by Keith Baker These ebullient alligators love jelly beans, magic, numbers, and the color green! Acitivities and information for the Mr. and Mrs. Green series

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