We Can Readers: Buddy Licks When friends come over to Raj's house, Buddy is ready. He is ready to lick. Buddy loves to lick and lick. Raj will make sure that his puppy stops licking. In this very simple 16-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations featuring an Indian-American character to get kids reading about Raj and his can-do-it mindset. Sample Text: Buddy watches for things to lick. He likes to lick hands. This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book in the We Can Readers series is Guided Reading Level C. We Can Readers are very short, feature diverse characters, and are suitable for kids just learning to read.