Everyone loves the beach. . .except Chipmunk. Can best friend Bear help change his mind? A Level D reader for kindergarteners, now in Spanish. "I like the beach," says Bear. "Not me " says Chipmunk--and for so many reasons. Too hot, too sandy, and too many fish As many times as Bear proclaims his love for beach activities, Chipmunk responds with the refrain, "Not me " As Chipmunk's misadventures pile up, he has to admit, "I am not a beach person." At this story's heartwarming conclusion, Bear asks, "Why did you come?" Chipmunk replies simply, "I came to be with you." Newly proficient young readers will find humor and a reminder about the true nature of friendship. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books use a wider vocabulary and more complex plots with multiple scenes. They feature longer sentences and greater variety in sentence structure than the prior levels. Move onto Level E books next