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
Everyone knows that snow is fun for sledding and skiing. But what does snow do? For one thing, it actually helps keep plants and animals warm! Read and find out everything about snow, and try your hand at some snow experiments too, in this fascinating and useful resource from a veteran science team.
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...
Cat traps
Coxe, Molly
Ebook
Cat wants a snack.nbsp;nbsp;Cat sets a trap.nbsp;nbsp;Cat gets...in trouble!nbsp;nbsp;Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading.nbsp;nbsp;
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...
Charlie the ranch dog : Charlie's snow day
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to get outside and see what's going on around the ranch. He even takes a break from patrol duty to take a fun sled ride with his buddy Walter and his big sister down the snowy slopes! One ride is enough fun for Charlie,...
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...
Dixie and the class treat
Gilman, Grace.
Paper Book
It's Emma's turn to make a healthy snack for her class. But when the ingredients get mixed up in her favorite oatmeal spice cookie recipe, it falls to Dixie to woof in to the rescue!
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. When they are full of secrets, she listens to them. Ms. Turtle even makes them a special promise. No wonder the little frogs love her! Valeri Gorbachev's playful characters are sure to appeal...
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
This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify...
The little cookie
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
Retells in preprimer vocabulary the tale of the run-away gingerbread boy who eludes the hungry grasp of everyone until he meets a fox.
The snow baby
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
Two children find a pure white kitten in the snow and decide to keep it.
Who goes to school?
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
Simple text and illustrations depict animals in various work and training situations and conclude that school can be fun for animals and for boys and girls.
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 starts, he accepts...
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...
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
A hilarious story in rhyme about a number of animals who could carry 10 apples on their heads.
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
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...
I spy an egg in a nest
Marzollo, Jean.
Paper Book
I SPY something new for Spring!Young I SPY readers will want to start the Spring with I SPY AN EGG IN A NEST. New easy-to-read text by Jean Marzollo is paired with Walter Wick's amazing photographs from previous I SPY books to create a fun-filled Spring search-and-find. Also includes I SPY activity...
The Super Secret Adventure Club
McClements, George.
Paper Book
Three boys + a supercool clubhouse + "no sisters allowed!" = tons of adventure! Sam, Matt, and Luke have built the coolest clubhouse ever. But they can't decide what kind of club they should be. Are they space explorers? Dino hunters? Pirate captains? For three small boys with big...
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...
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. ...
Spectacular spectacles
O'Connor, Jane.
Paper Book
Nancy thinks that Bree's new glasses are simply spectacular. After all, they are lavender. They are glittery. And best of all, they come in a silver case. So when Bree tells Nancy all about her trip to the eye doctor, Nancy can't help but wonder if her own eyesight is perhaps...
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 fascinating facts,...
A year on the farm
Unstead, Sue 1951-
Paper Book
Follow the busy lives of Mr. and Mrs. Farmer through A Year on the Farm, looking after the animals and growing crops. Look out for the busy Red Tractor who's helping out! Level 1 books are stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple...
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 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...
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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