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Great Reading: Grade 1

 

Amanda Pig and the Awful, Scary Monster by Jean Van Leeuwen

Amanda Pig thinks monsters are in her room when she goes to bed at night. How can her brother and parents convince her there are no monsters—never have been, never will be.

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett

Imagine what would happened if a porcupine wore clothing. Oversize text on one side and funny pictures demonstrating what would happen if…. on the other side, make this a story to tickle your funny bone.

Apples by Cynthia Klingel

Describes the process of growing apples and eating them. This is part of The Wonders of Reading series which includes nonfiction titles.

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

Mother bird leaves her baby egg to find some food. Meanwhile, baby bird is born and wonders, “Where is my mother?” He searches and searches, asking many animals and machines, until finally, he finds his mother, right at home.

A Baby Sister for Frances by Russell Hoban

Frances is feeling left out since Mom and Dad have been spending so much time with the new baby.

Big Pig and Little Pig by David McPhail

Join Big Pig and Little Pig as they spend the day doing all the things they like the most. A great first book for children just starting to read on their own.

Bread and Jam For Frances By Russell Hoban

Frances loves bread and jam, it’s her favorite food. In fact it’s the only thing she wants to eat; bread and jam for breakfast, bread and jam for lunch, bread and jam for dinner…what will her parents do?

Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells

Ruby wants to make a cake for Grandma’s birthday. Max decides to make one too, but he’s following his own “special” recipe.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

An amusing alphabet rhyme that describes what happens when the letters try to climb the coconut tree.

Corduroy by Don Freeman

The story of a toy bear in a department store and his longing to be part of a loving family. Will Corduroy find his missing button and be adopted by someone who loves him?

Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London

Children will laugh as Froggy tries to get dressed for a day out in the snow. Froggy wants to go out and play in the snow, but his mom won’t let him out until he puts on “one more thing.”

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger

Amber is a little scared. The second grade teacher has moved away, and mean Hannah Burton is going to be in her class. What will the new teacher be like? Is Amber ready to start second grade?

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

A little boy learns about unconditional love.

Goggles by Ezra Jack Keats

Archie and Peter make an exciting find…a pair of old motorcycle goggles with the glass missing. To keep them, they’ll have to outwit the local bullies.

Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House by Cynthia Rylant

Mudge the dog can jump and run, but he can’t climb trees. Henry and Mudge find a way to enjoy the tree house Uncle Jake builds.

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

“Joseph had a little overcoat. It was old and worn.” So, he decides to make a jacket. Each time he makes something smaller. A die cut hole gives a clue to the next item, until finally he has nothing-- or does he?

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems

Trixie, a young child who doesn’t speak yet, jubilantly goes to the Laundromat with her daddy. Just as they leave, she suddenly realizes something is amiss. In distraught toddler language, she tries to tell her daddy who has no idea what she is saying (of course the readers figure this out before he does).

Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear’s adventures are revealed in these heartwarming stories for beginning readers.

Minnie and Moo Go to Paris by Denys Cazet

Minnie and Moo are, you guessed it, two cow friends. See if they get to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake by Cynthia Rylant

The friendship between elderly Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, is revealed by their companionship in a variety of adventures. See what they do for Mrs. Teaberry in this story, one of a continuing series about the duo.

Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

When Peter discovers his old furniture being painted pink for his baby sister; he rescues his chair and runs away.

Pig Pig Grows Up by David McPhail

Will Pig Pig always be treated like a baby?

Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg

Pinkerton’s behavior may be rather unconventional, but the funny dog proves it doesn't really matter.

A Pocketful of Nonsense by James Marshall

A book of silly poetry sure to make you smile.

The Princess and the Pea retold by Harriet Ziefert

Find out how the royal family knows their visitor is a real princess. One of several familiar tales retold by the author.

A Rose For Pinkerton by Steven Kellogg

A dog that always gets into trouble, a kitten that thinks she’s a poodle…this one’s not to be missed!

Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton

At the end of the day, Russell the Sheep tries to fall asleep, but can’t. After trying many silly things, guess who finally gets to sleep the next morning?

Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes

Sheila Rae is usually the brave one looking out for her little sister Louise; but when Sheila Rae gets lost, it’s Louise to the rescue.

So Happy! by Kevin Henkes

A boy who is bored, a rabbit who is lost, and a seed that won’t grow seem to be disconnected. But in this beautifully illustrated Southwest setting, everything is unified, and the boy presents the beautiful flower to his mother who is “so happy!”

There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer

A little boy is afraid of the monster in his closet. The surprise ending will have you thinking differently about the things that scare you.

Wiggle by Doreen Cronin

A lively, loving dog asks, “Do you wake up with a wiggle?” Thus, the questions begin, about where and how one could wiggle until finally the dog is all wiggled out and falls asleep.

Compiled by Youth Services Department, Springfield City Library, 2007

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