The puppies are coming! This Step 2 is perfect for readers age 4 to 6 and captures the anticipation of waiting for your best friend's dog to have puppies. Will Raymond get to keep one? Raymond and Roxy love playing together—and so do their pets! One day, Raymond learns that Roxy's dog, Flo, is going to have puppies! Raymond does everything fast so he can hardly wait. How long will it take those puppies to be born? And will his parents say yes to a puppy of his very own? Twenty years after Ready? Set. Raymond! was published, Vaunda Nelson and Derek Anderson continue the adventures of Raymond and Roxy! Look for all of the Raymond and Roxy stories: Ready? Set. Raymond! Ready? Set. Birthday! Ready? Set. Rides! Ready? Set. Puppies! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

This Step 2 early reader captures the excitement and anticipation children experience at an amusement park! Twenty years after Ready? Set. Raymond! was published, Vaunda Nelson and Derek Anderson continue the adventures of Raymond and Roxy. It's the last day of school! Raymond and his friend Roxy are excited to spend their first day of summer vacation at Wild World Park. Raymond tries all sorts of rides. He tries the Ponies but it's not fast enough. He tries the Wild Cat Racer but it's still not fast enough. Will Raymond be able to find the perfect ride before the day is over? Look for Raymond's first story: Ready? Set. Raymond! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.