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 22, 2022
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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.
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....
Go, dog. go!
Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * 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...
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
Ebook
Dixie and the class treat
Gilman, Grace.
Paper Book
It's Emma's turn to make a snack for her class. But when the ingredients get mixed up in her favorite cookie recipe, it falls to Dixie to woof to the rescue!
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 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 good egg and the talent show
John, Jory
Paper Book
Pinkalicious : soccer star
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers on a pinkatastic glove-trotting adventure! Pinkalicious and her soccer team, the Pinksters, are ready...
Pinkalicious : the pinkerrific playdate
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Come along on a playdate with Pinkalicious and her new friend, Rose, in this Pinkalicious I Can Read story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Rose is...
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
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * 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...
Splat the cat : up in the air at the fair
Lin, Amy Hsu
Paper Book
Splat and his friends are going to the fair, but Kitten can't come. They want to bring her back a get-well gift. Will they find the perfect present
Otis's busy day
Long, Loren
Ebook
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...
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.
Big Shark, Little Shark
Membrino, Anna
Ebook
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 teÐ Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each...
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!
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...
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...
Around town
Taylor, Victoria (Children's author)
Paper Book
Together with LEGO(r) DUPLO(r) hugely popular building-bricks brand for preschoolers-DK brings stories, coloring, stickers, and building fun to the youngest of readers. In Let's Build! cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, and more build their way through a construction site.

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