Hide and Seek: Crocodile and Alligator play hide-and-seek in the jungle. But their long, floppy tails give the game away. Bake a Cake: Crocodile is trying to bake a lovely cake, but Alligator isn't helping much — he drops the flour, smashes the sugar bowl, and tries to juggle the eggs. The I Am Reading series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers. Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-colour pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers and either short, numbered chapters or two short stories.