Easy Readers | Level 1

Because each publisher has their own way of leveling books, we use a standard leveling system at the library to provide more consistency for beginning readers looking for just-right books.

Easy Reader Level 1 books have about 1-10 words per page. A few of our favorite series for this level are I Like to Read and Ready to Read.

If you find a book you like, try clicking on the author name or series name to find similar books. Keep in mind that each series has different levels and that authors sometimes write for multiple age groups, so click on the title and scroll down the page to make sure you're getting an Easy Reader!

Updated October 10, 2023
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Elbow Grease
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...
Goat wants to eat
Gehl, Laura
Paper Book
From Laura Gehl, author of One Big Pair of Underwear and Cat Has a Plan, comes a laugh-out-loud Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about a hungry goat interrupting a sleepy cat's naptime. Cat wants to nap, and Goat wants to eat. The problem is, every time Cat finds a cozy...
The good for nothing button
Harper, Charise Mericle
Paper Book
Red Bird and Blue Bird are excited to try the button. But when they press it, they discover that the button makes them happy. Happy is something! A flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists the button does nothing. But it sure does seem to be making him mad. Mad is something! The hilarious...
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,...
Owl and Penguin
Madan, Vikram
Paper Book
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! An American Library Association Notable Children's Book Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel for emerging readers. Owl likes peace and quiet. Penguin...
I see a bat
Meisel, Paul
Paper Book
A dog explores the night and finds a bat, the moon, and his favorite boy! From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, kindergarteners can read this Level A book on their own. I see a bat. I see stars. I see the moon. ...
Fish and Sun
Ruzzier, Sergio
Paper Book
Introducing I Can Read Comics, a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A...
A fun day at fun park
Schaefer, Lola M.
Paper Book
Meet the deliciously sweet duo, Sprinkles and Swirls, in this first book in a new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! Sprinkles and Swirls are two little cupcakes who go on big adventures! Today they are visiting Fun Park. Join them as they zip, zoom, bump, fly, and have tons...
We are in a book!
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...

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