Beginning Readers Level 1

These level 1 reading books feature short sentences, big type, and supportive picture clues. Often, you’ll see repetition in sentence structure as well as rhyme, both of which help the reader predict and decode new words.

Updated December 21, 2022
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Rainbow
Bauer, Marion Dane
Paper Book
Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about rainbows in this bright Level 1 Ready-to-Read. What is that colorful arc in the sky? It is a rainbow. Rainbows are always pretty to look at, but where do they...
Snow is falling
Branley, Franklyn M. (Franklyn Mansfield) 1915-2002
Paper Book
Describes the characteristics of snow, its usefulness to plants and animals, and the hazards it can cause.
Where is the sun?
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
Where is the sun? Follow it as it moves across the sky in this poetic Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle's iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is the Sun? was written for children who have learned the alphabet...
Driving school
Cena, John
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease! Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big...
Teamwork wins!
Cena, John
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease! Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big...
Pete the cat's not so groovy day
Dean, Kim 1969-
Paper Book
Pete the Cat searches for the bright spots during a not so groovy day in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat is having a bad day: his best shirt is dirty, he left his crayons at home, and he's late for school. What will it...
Pete the Cat's trip to the supermarket
Dean, Kim 1969-
Paper Book
Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list...
You can read, Pout-Pout Fish!
Diesen, Deborah
Paper Book
You Can Read, Pout-Pout Fish! is a Level 1 Beginning Reader about learning to read featuring the star of Deborah Diesen's New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series--with illustrations by Dan Hanna. Pout-Pout Fish is learning to read! With his teacher's...
Charlie the ranch dog : Charlie's new friend
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
No one steals a carrot from Mama's garden and gets away with it! Charlie howls and chases the thieving rabbit, and then camps out by Mr. Rabbit's hole until he appears. But the sun is so warm and cozy--perfect for a nap! Charlie must try another tactic: luring the rabbit with...
Charlie the ranch dog : Charlie's snow day
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
Charlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond's I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding with his...
Go, dog. go!
Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)
Paper Book
P.D. Eastman's canine classic--perfect for fans of the Netlix Original Go, Dog. Go! animated preschool series!   Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, this beloved Beginner Book by P.D. Eastman--edited by Dr. Seuss--features all kinds of...
Sam and the firefly
Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)
Paper Book
Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing...
Calling all master builders!
Fentiman, David
Paper Book
Who are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO® tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level reading...
Ms. Turtle the babysitter
Gorbachev, Valeri.
Paper Book
Ms. Turtle is the best babysitter ever. When the little frogs are sad, she finds a way to make them smile. Gorbachev's playful characters are sure to appeal to anyone who has ever had a favorite babysitter. Full color.
LEGO Star Wars : a new hope
Grange, Emma
Paper Book
Relive the exciting story of the iconic Star Wars(tm): Episode IV movie, retold in LEGO® form for young readers with their favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and sets. Help the rebels rescue their leader Princess Leia from the evil empire in DK Readers L1: LEGO Star Wars:...
A day in the life of a firefighter
Hayward, Linda 1943-
Paper Book
An exciting day in the life of a fireman introduces children to the Spanish language and encourages fluency and literacy.
Up, up, up dear dragon
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
"A boy and his pet dragon play basketball with friends and learn about good sportsmanship. This preprimer book contains highfrequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Beginning Reader with...
Who goes to school?
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
Depicts animals in work and training situations and concludes that school can be fun for animals and children.
Happy go ducky
Houran, Lori Haskins.
Paper Book
The bad seed goes to the library
John, Jory
Paper Book
The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed...
The good egg and the talent show
John, Jory
Paper Book
The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show...
Pinkalicious : soccer star
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious and her soccer team, the Pinksters, are ready for their first soccer match! When their opponents, the Ravens, show up, they make fun of the Pinksters' pink soccer ball. The ball gets kicked off the field, forcing Pinkalicious to chase after it. Goldilicious just happens...
Pinkalicious : the pinkerrific playdate
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious is delighted with her brand-new friend Rose, and even more thrilled when Rose comes over to Pinkalicious's house for their very first playdate! Together Pinkalicious and Rose make friendship bracelets, bake cookies, and hang out in Pinkalicious's tree house. When it's...
Pinkalicious : tutu-rrific
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious can't wait to go to ballet class with her best friend, Alison, but things take a turn when there's a mix-up and Pinkalicious ends up in the big kids' class. Will...
See the cat : three stories about a dog
LaRochelle, David
Paper Book
Winner of the 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Move over, Spot. . . . Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling. See Max. Max is not a cat--Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay,...
Ten apples up on top!
LeSieg, Theo. 1904-1991
Paper Book
Count your way through this silly stacking adventure with Dr. Seuss! Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting, illustrated by Roy Mckie. The sturdy board book teaches all about numbers,...
Princesses and puppies
Liberts, Jennifer 1970-
Paper Book
Ariel, Merida, Belle, and all the Disney princesses laugh and play with cute, cuddly puppies in this Step 2 leveled reader. It's perfect for girls ages 4-6 who are just learning to read on their own.
Splat the Cat takes the cake
Lin, Amy Hsu.
Paper Book
When Splat breaks his family's TV, he enters a cake-baking contest to win a new one. But can Splat take the cake and save the day
Pirate attack!
Lock, Deborah
Paper Book
Join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas in this Level 2 DK Reader that features photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues. Pirate Attack! will build reading skills while teaching exciting vocabulary and entertaining...
Otis's busy day
Long, Loren
Paper Book
Featuring the New York Times bestselling character Otis! Otis is a very busy tractor. He loves working on the farm and playing with his friends. But at the end of a long day, Otis is happy to go home and rest! This is the perfect complement to the Otis picture books and a...
Ponies
Marsh, Laura F.
Paper Book
Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1...
Big Brown Bear's up and down day
McPhail, David 1940-
Paper Book
Bear is big and bear is brown and bear lives all alone. But then one day someone comes along who gives him a few tips about the ups and downs of having a friend. With warmth and a gentle wit, David McPhail brings together two unlikely chums (along with some oatmeal, a windup car, and two...
Big Shark, Little Shark
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK! This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each...
Go, Otto, go!
Milgrim, David
Paper Book
Otto the robot builds a spaceship in this funny and poignant Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator David Milgrim is part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series! See Otto...
See Pip flap
Milgrim, David
Paper Book
Otto and his friends are back in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. See Pip Flap is a Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read, part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, David Milgrim. ...
Fancy Nancy at the museum
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum. Even after a bumpy bus ride, Nancy finds a way to make the day extra-fancy!
Peanut butter and jellyfish
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures--that is until she comes...
Amelia Bedelia is for the birds
Parish, Herman
Paper Book
Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia's swing set, she is torn between...
Big snowman, little snowman
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious...
Garden Day!
Ransom, Candice F. 1952-
Paper Book
A welcome-to-spring Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, and Snow Day! It's springtime, and the perfect day to plant a garden! The brother and sister from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, and Snow Day! return and...
Star Wars : who saved the galaxy?
Saunders, Catherine.
Paper Book
In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures — including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 — who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and...
Friends forever!
Shaw, Natalie
Paper Book
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! In this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read storybook, Daniel Tiger learns how to cope with his friend spending time with someone new!
Kiwi cannot reach!
Tharp, Jason
Paper Book
From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, and David Milgrim and for beginning readers who like to giggle! Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What...
I love school!
Wilhelm, Hans 1945-
Paper Book
An easy-to-read story featuring Noodles the little white dog!Noodles thinks that going to school sounds like a lot of fun. But when he get's there, school turns out to be a big, scary place. Noodles feels all alone...until he makes some friends! There are great books to read, friendly classmates,...
Friendship on the high seas
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a colorful Level 1 Ready-to-Read story all about making friends at school. A little fish cannot wait to play with his new friend. Then he starts to worry: "What if she thinks that I'm too slow? That I don't know just...
Rocking the tide
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a colorful Level 1 Ready-to-Read story all about a school music concert! The fish are performing a music concert at school. But then they start to worry: "What if a current grabs my strings? What...
School of fish
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read story bursting with all the excitement and a little bit of the nervousness that color a fish's first day at a new school. I look around. What do I see? Another fish who's just like me! A...

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