"Based on the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg as seen on Nickelodeon"--T.p. verso.

“He shoots! He scores!” SpongeBob SquarePants amazes an ice-hockey scout with his skills while sweeping up the Krusty Krab, and he soon finds himself playing professional hockey! But when he realizes whose team he is playing for, and who he must play against, SpongeBob starts having second thoughts. Does he really have what it takes to be an ice-hockey superstar? Hockey enthusiasts and SpongeBob fans alike will delight in this full-color, sports-themed story, ideal for young readers between the ages of 4 and 8.

It’s SpongeBob’s party, and he can celebrate if he wants to! But where are the balloons, the cake, . . . or his friends? Like SpongeBob, young readers are in for a surprise as they join their favorite yellow sponge in this Level 1 reader with rebus icons.

SpongeBob is excited about the Bikini Bottom Rodeo--until he remembers he's the caller for the square dance. He's never called a square dance in his life. But with some quick thinking--and a lot of luck--he saves the day. Full color.

It's gone football crazy down in Bikini Bottom! Mr Krabs has started the Krusty Krab soccer team, and Squidward is captain. SpongeBob and Patrick eagerly try out for the team, and even though Squidward doesn't want them to join, he has to take them because . . . they have skills! When the Krusty Krab team plays against the team from the Chum Bucket, SpongeBob can't wait to score goals ? but he finds out that there's more to being a good soccer player than being the ace scorer. Join SpongeBob and his friends in this team-friendly soccer story!

SpongeBob is stoked to go surfing with Sandy, but he doesn't know how to surf. Luckily Patrick can show him everything he needs to know-right in his own backyard. And when it comes time to ride those gnarly waves, will SpongeBob actually be able to hang ten?

While trying to win enough votes to be elected the first Royal Krabby, SpongeBob forgets all about his work at the Krusty Krab.