Many parents have expressed an interest in finding age and skill appropriate books for children to start reading independently. At this point in first grade, your son/daughter should be starting to read books on their own along with continuing to listen to stories read to them. Many public libraries and bookstores have sections dedicated to easy readers and beginner chapter books. In addition, the Scholastic book catalogs that are sent home each month feature books recommended for first graders. Below are some choices to look for as you help to develop your child’s reading skills at home. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call.

Book Series


Frog and Toad Books - Arnold Lobel
Little Bear Books - Else Holmelund Minarik
Morris and Boris Books - Russell Hoban
Ready Freddy Series - Bernard Wiseman
Hopscotch Hill School Series - Abby Klein
The Littles First Readers - Valerie Tripp
A-Z Mysteries - John Peterson
Henry and Mudge - Ron Roy
Biscuit Series - Cynthia Rylant
Magic Tree House Series - Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Junie B. Jones Series - May Pope Osbourne
High Rise Mysteries - Barbara Park
Adventures of the Bailey School Kids - Cynthia Rylant
Young Cam Jansen Mysteries - Debbie Dodey
Arthur Chapter Books - David Adler
The Pee Wee Scouts Series - Marc Brown
The Boxcar Children Series - Judy Delton
Judy Moody series - Megan McDonald
STINK series - Megan McDonald