by: Children relate to the story line of things not always being pleasant and the occasional desire to escape. Turn the page, and the frogs are calmly flying by on their magic lily pad carpets! Rueda includes notes explaining the origins of the song (traditional French and Spanish), as well as the musical notation. Bilals buddies dont understand why his dad asks him to come inside to help cook dinner so early in the dayuntil they learn how to make daal. Perfect for: Celebrating differences and finding similarities. Travel on a jungle adventure with a small group of ants and see what wild animals you may encounter. The Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers is a silly story about a boy named Henry who loves to eat books. Have you ever wondered what happens when everyone goes home and the library lights go out? by: Private I. Guana is on the case. This delightful rhyming book with beautiful full-page illustrations and an unforgettable ending will capture your childs interest. Wells The War of the Worlds, which caused panic and hysteria across the country despite broadcast disclaimers that it was only a play. by: Find The New Girl and Me at your local library. by: Find Aunt Chip & the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair at your local library. Connecting with others at school doesnt come easily to Nicobut he loves to sit quietly and watch nature, especially birds. Prunellas unending knowledge of insects saves her class from disaster. Add her newest adventure to your first grade books about welcoming new students. Looking for some really great first grade read alouds picture books? Perfect for a long car or plane ride, Uneversaurus will be a summer favorite. But theyre all pretty icky. by:
Find Emilys First 100 Days of School at your local library. Young readers will identify with all the escapades of a worm, as he interacts with family members, goes to school and vacations at Compost Island. Very rarely do absolutely gorgeous picture books like this come along. Lynn Reiser - (Greenwillow Books, 1993) 32 pages. More great news: This sweet story has a sequel to enjoy. by: One by one, cold and hungry forest animals take refuge in brown bears cave. She gets her nickname, Cam, because she has a photographic memory, like a camera. Oops! Some sibling issues occur, including fighting with an older sister, stealing her money, playing tricks on her and calling her names like tightwad. With its over-sized print, frequent black-and-white illustrations and easy-to-follow plot, this first book in the series is a great beginning chapter book for kids who are just emerging from early readers. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss tells the story of Sally and her brother, and the chaos that ensues when they are left home alone and a crazy cat wearing a hat pays them a visit. by: In each of these four chapters, Aunt Eater delights in solving mysteries for her friends. All rights reserved.
This math story gets kids thinking about doubling in a hysterical way. Margaret Sutherland, illustrated by: Sonja Lamut - (Grosset & Dunlap, 2000) 32 pages.
Marie Louise Gay - (Groundwood, 2000) 32 pages. Her 5 children vet all the kid lit and keep her perspective real. Campbell Geeslin, illustrated by: Ana Juan - (Atheneum, 2004) 40 pages. When a tortoises beloved owner unexpectedly disappears on the bus, hes determined to see her again. More than anything, Elena wants to be a glass-blower, but in her region in Mexico, and in her fathers eyes, this is an art for boys alone. Find Why Do Leaves Change Color? Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories. Together they make a great pair, in much the same way as Frog and Toad.
Come along with Lion and Rabbit to find out for yourself! Perfect for: Helping kids see the fun and value in being a little different. Everyone, in fact, from Uncle Jeff to Aunt Barbara to the unnamed grandparents hangs on Rosemarys every need until her life gives new meaning to the term cosseted. Eventually, she comes to the conclusion that being the target of everyones affection is hard work and she takes her complaints all the way to the top. When Hedgehog loses his cherished stuffed dog Mutty in a storm, hes beside himself, but a series of meetings with other forest residents brings hope, resilience, and new friendship. Your child will love these five stories about friendship that include adventures such as feeling embarrassed when wearing a bathing suit, waiting for mail, finding a lost button and waking up from hibernation in the spring. by: Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade. features 100 of his hilarious poems with rhymes that will tickle your kids funny bone all summer long. Come join the adventure of Lion and Rabbit when they realize their friend, Hermit Crab, is missing. The books utilize lyrical language and challenging vocabulary words, but also offer guidance with pronunciation keys and word definitions at the end of each book. Nikki Grimes, illustrated by: Mike Benny - (Greenwillow Books, 2008) 32 pages. That is until one Bob decides to challenge the norm and change his name to Bruce! Without further ado, here is the list for you to grab a copy on Amazon or print thefirst grade reading books.
by: Preschoolers and kindergartners are sure to fall in love with this rhythmic read aloud. Anthony Browne - (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003) 32 pages. Jessica Spanyol - (Candlewick, 2004) 32 pages. Inside the case, the girl in the castle, lonely in her turret, appears to be lost in a dreamlike trance. This series is part of the Ready to Read Graphics collection, which are all fantastic. Find Carolinas Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too! And the humor will hold their interest while they struggle with the harder parts. Nor is her mood improved by the fact that she is unable to wash while it rains. at your local library. Books about sibling conflicts make for great discussion, but these vignettes about two brothers who love to be together are so refreshingly sweet. This beautiful bilingual book is written in Anishinaabemowin (the language of the Ojibwe) and English. by: If youre looking for activities with leaves for your child or places to explore beautiful foliage, this is the book for you. The emphasis in these early pages is on the noises made by the trucks, rumbling and roaring like dragons snoring. But then the focus turn to the actual garbage rotten eggs, apple cores, diapers, and so on. Published by Dorling Kindersley, publisher of the wildly popular Eyewitness Series, this series is aimed at a younger group of readers with simpler vocabulary and less text on each page. by: Virginia Lee Burton - (Houghton Mifflin, 1942) 40 pages. Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by: Kevan Atteberry - (Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2007) 32 pages.
Jackie Morris - (Frances Lincoln, 2007) 32 pages. Sir Cumference: And the First Round Table by Cindy Neuschwander is a math adventure featuring Sir Circumference, Lady Di Ameter, and their son Radius as they design the perfect table for knights to meet around. One day, Mudge gets lost. For instance, Sam askswhy does breath turn into fog when its cold out? Find Aliens Are Coming! Each page-spread is a poem, and together the poems tell the story of a bi-racial, blended family overcoming the trials and tribulations of learning to live and love together. Nuria Roca, illustrated by: Rosa M. Curto - (Barron's Educational Series, 2007) 36 pages.
Want to see the movie? The oversized format of this book makes the bright illustrations pop off the pages. To make it easies to pick out books at the library I made a printable from this list. Kirsten Hall, illustrated by: Anne Kennedy - (Children's Press, 2003) 32 pages. Will a map of the library help the friends find Hermit Crab? Lewis - (PuffinDial Books for Young Readers, 2001) 32 pages. The book is also packed with fun, interesting facts that kids will love, for example, A chameleons tongue is as long as the rest of its body. The colorful, eye-catching photos on each page feature these scaly creatures up-close and personal in their natural habitats. Find You Read to Me, Ill Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together at your local library. by:
He hugs Mr. Nevin at the Post Office, who hugs Mrs. Porter, who hugs someone else all the way to Granny. Rookie Biographies is an excellent series for stronger first-grade readers. The private lives of cats are explored in this question-and-answer exchange between a precocious young boy and an extremely smart cat. Hoberman has written a charming sequel to her first book of the same title. There is no Book list topic for this grade. Henry and Mudge become fast friends and Mudge follows Henry everywhere. One day he discovers an image in a book that speaks to his heart: It showed pictures of the most beautiful shapes and colors, and called them flowers. He searches the city for traces of this beauty and discovers a pack of seeds at a junk shop.
A girl finds herself in her dads office and just cant resist diving into ALL the office supplies. Karma Wilson, illustrated by: Jane Chapman - (Simon & Schuster, 2003) 32 pages. With their diverse cast and portrayals of varied childhood experiences, the Confetti Kids allow students to see themselves in books. Brigg lives in a city of the future where the landscape is all cement, kept clean by giant vacuum systems so that even a mug-full of dust is hard to collect. First graders are old pros at the whole school thing, making them perfect candidates for appreciating Chris Van Dusens utopian imaginary upgrade. Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin revisits the farm animals from Click, Clack, Moo. by: Find Worm Gets a Job at your local library. Along with their shared names, they look, think, and act the same way. Tedd Arnold - (Scholastic, 2005) 32 pages. This book is a heartwarming reminder of the true meaning of Thanksgiving: a time to give thanks for friends and family. This book encourages children to believe in themselves. Sandra Horning, illustrated by: Valeri Gorbachev - (Random House Children's Books, 2005) 32 pages. by: After searching high and low, talking to lizards and salamanders, theres only one place left to look the wild and crazy Lizard Lounge. None of her relatives will tell her, so she takes the Kolokolo birds advice to go directly to the great, grey-green Limpopo River to ask the reptile in person. Does the magic work for all readers of the storybook? David McPhail - (Little, Brown, 1997) 32 pages. Parents need to know that theres nothing to be concerned about and much to be learned in this introduction to the joy of words. Shop top picture books below! Little giraffe Carlo is very excited to go to the library with his dad, but feels very shy of the librarian, Mrs. Chinca, who happens to be a crocodilian! Clifton L. Taulbert, illustrated by: E.B. You could read this book a dozen times and still find a penguin hiding where youd least expect it. When the Library Lights Go Out by Megan McDonald follows three puppets as they find adventure in the library after the lights go out and the people go home. Look for startled fish and harassed birds! Kathy Caple - (Candlewick Press, 2004) 40 pages. A drum and a conga line solve Lilys leadership quandary. This series features Cam, a young detective whose real name is Jennifer. Presto, chango! Gail Page - (Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006) 32 pages. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg tells the story of a young boy who gets on a magical train for a trip to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Rays simple prose and Frazees playful illustrations combine to create a lovely stream-of-consciousness feel that encourages a childs mind to wander and wonder. OK, not to be overly technical, but not all of these creepy-crawlies are insects some are arachnids, diplopods, or crustaceans. Colin and Jacqui Hawkins - (Candlewick Press, 2004) 40 pages. by: This lovely personal narrative affirms the experiences of kids whose parents work the night shift, and adds to discussions about homes, family life, friendship, and being part of a community. Your child will love this bilingual (Spanish and English) book about a budding friendship between an English-speaking girl and a Spanish-speaking girl who meet in a park.
Find Picasso and Minou at your local library. See what happens when the principal tries to read from Miss Smiths storybook. After consulting with his good friend Crocodile, he decides to go, but not without taking the necessary precautions. Using beautiful pen and watercolor illustrations that bring the story to life, this book provides information about Pablo Picassos life in a way that children will understand. Perhaps what is most stunning for young readers is learning about the strict rules and discipline children had to endure in 1623. Nic Bishops full-color photography captures the lizards unusual appearance and behavior in amazing detail check out the stop-action shot of the chameleon snaring a caterpillar with its long tongue. Filled with fun onomatopoeias and rhythmic writing, it makes for a great read-aloud.
David Adler - (Viking, 1997) 32 pages. Thunder and Cluck are different in many ways; is friendship possible? And what first-grader is not fascinated by dinosaurs? Of course you have plenty of well-loved titles, but freshening up your shelves always feels good. Add this fun title to your first grade math books about representing and ordering number amounts to 1000. Where the Wild Things Are, The Snowy Day, Corduroy, and Clifford the Big Red Dog are just a few of the beloved picture books featured in the list below. Smash! A beautifully illustrated book with everyones favorite rag dolls, Ann and Andy. Doreen Cronin has done it again with this first person narrative told from the point of view of a boy worm. Kids love the wacky combination of characters in these pun-filled emergent-reader graphic stories. Demi - (Henry Holt, 1990) 32 pages. Ideas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers. Stu Smith, illustrated by: Michael Garland - (Dutton Children's Books/Penguin Young Readers Group, 2004) 32 pages. by: On a family vacation, both he and his anti-rule sister, Jenny, get a lesson in stepping outside their comfort zones. Ann McGoverns simple text is an excellent way to introduce children to the struggles that the Pilgrims faced during their first year at Plymouth. Find How I Became a Pirate at your local library. The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle is narrated by the bottle in question as it goes on a journey from a refinery plant to a manufacturing line to a store shelf to a garbage can and finally to a recycling plant, before reemerging, through the wonders of plastic recycling, as a fleece jacket. Any child who has felt ambivalent about starting school will appreciate this story. Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, illustrated by: Marie LeTourneau - (Tanglewood Press, 2005) 32 pages. This book discusses issues children may face around safety, nutrition and emotions. Wolf, who until this point has never thought out his actions, is at a loss about what to do.
Prasit Hemmin and his buddies live on a small Thai island, meaning they only have room to play soccer occasionally at low tide on a sandbar. For older children who love music this book will be a treat. De Paolas wonderful artwork, sprinkled with pictures of Irish metalwork, gives plenty of personality to the main characters and both charm and Celtic blarney to the tale. Time to share some new books with your favorite first graders! This is a great book for parents and teachers to read to children when they are having one of those days!. This series had us at its clever title. Are you looking for a sea adventure? by: The cozy appeal of partnered reading and slightly quirky stories are too snuggly for just one reading. Find The Hundred Dresses at your local library. You need to have another kid right away, she tells her mother, hands firmly planted on her hips. by: The book will challenge children to look for the story and details in paintings they see. Mrs. Noah goes into a snit when a bunch of wild animals lumber aboard and overcrowd the newly finished ark. Mother Bruce is just as funny as ever and new readers will be proud to be able to read about his antics on their own. Your child is bound to find at least one poem that introduces her to the joys of a snowy winter or reminds her of a favorite winter activity. Lots of them. Crash! Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by: Maria Frazee - (Beach Lane Books, 2011) 40 pages. This story has all the ingredients for a fun read-aloud and narrative-writing mentor text. Much like the Escher-like stairways of the illustrations, the three worlds intersect and blend into an unexpected story. Widget, a clever dog, convinces the cats that he fits in by learning to meow and purr. Add this to your first grade books about names. Mami keeps a cot in the living room for neighborhood kids who need a place to spend the night when their parents are working, and her daughter always wishes for a turn to use it. There Goes the Trash! In particular, he explains how he trains his neighboring humans to give him the food he likes. The Flower has a subtlety that intrigues both older and younger children who totally get it. In this book, a word-loving boy spreads the wealth. No manners, no bedtime and no nagging to brush your teeth make life on board ship very appealing. Perfect for: Kids who like staying healthy. Douglas Florian - (Greenwillow, 1999) 48 pages. This story manages to be discussion-worthy while also tickling first graders sense of humor. Nachos Nachos: The Story Behind the Worlds Favorite Snack, Whats in Your Pocket? by: There are supposed to be 10 Blunder siblings, but what will Mom say when they report that one is missing? Check out the Scholastic video collection Diary of a Worm And Four More Great Animal Tales, which also includes favorites like Anatole and Frog Goes to Dinner. Picture books are a timeless way to engage your students with a multi-sensory experience that can help increase vocabulary, understand sentence structure, and encourage story analysis. The emperor of China is looking for a successor, and he gives all the children in the land one seed. at your local library. Explore the whole series. The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast at your local library. Find The Apple Pie That Papa Baked at your local library. From Alcatraz to Yosemite to the 21 California missions, children are introduced to many unique features of the Golden State. Children giggled at the results of the worms search for employment.
Children will laugh and learn facts in a fun way while learning to appreciate living creatures. Theres lots of info packed into this appealing pop-up. The first page of this book reads: Baseball. Should he go to the tea, or not?
by: by: Bespeckled and a little stressed out, pessimistic Gerald the elephant has the look of a worried old man while his upbeat friend Piggie is much more kid-like and exuberant. Although Dad was never a sports fan (since he cant hear them on the radio), he becomes determined to meet Jackie in person.
Find Edward and the Pirates at your local library. When Aunt Chip teaches Eli to read, his new love of books leads him to pluck a book from the dam, producing a flood that changes the town forever. Patricia Polacco - (Philomel, 1996) 40 pages. Maltbie, illustrated by: Pau Estrada - (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2005) 28 pages. by: This playful story shows that two little girls can be friends and appreciate each other even though they are good at doing different things. Barbara Odanaka, illustrated by: Will Hillenbrand - (Simon & Schuster, 2006) 32 pages. Annie Barrows, illustrated by: Sophie Blackall - (Chronicle Books, 2006) 120 pages. Please select another grade. David Domeniconi - (Sleeping Bear Press, 2002) 40 pages. Find Frog and Toad Are Friends at your local library. This adorable picture book lends itself well to conversations with your child about the things we should be thankful for. Despite the protests and prejudice, one teammate named Pee Wee Reese stood up for Jackie. Encouraged and inspired, Vashti draws increasingly creative dot drawings. Is it possible for a few words and squiggles to convey both humor and emotion? by: by: Lillys pride in her new purse overrides her patience and brings her into conflict with her teacher, whom she loves.
Lizzy visits the cloud seller at the park and comes home with her very own cloud Milo. Simply printpicture books for 1st gradersand you are ready to find your next favorite book! If you have a 1st grader and you are looking for more fun, hands on grade 1 worksheets, games and activities to make learning fun you will love these resources! Children will love learning about Emilys days at school as she learns the alphabet, sings, reads and dances. Subscribe to our Teacher Newsletter below and get teaching ideas delivered right to your inbox. Illustrations help the reader see the unique aspects of the featured beetles. Find Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks at your local library. The Scholastic video collection Emilys First 100 Days of School and More Great School Time Stories features more Rosemary Wells stories and If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz. Doreen Cronin - (Joanna Cotler Books, 2003) 40 pages. Thanks you. Find Minnie and Moo and the Case of the Missing Jelly Donut at your local library. When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Trees riff on When life gives you lemons has a child-like perspective on everything: cheerful, lively illustrations, and themes galore to discuss with first graders. Just pick the style you like and print that page. Fantastic prose and magical illustrations make this picture book an instant classic. Kate Banks, illustrated by: Boris Kulikov - (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006) 32 pages. Kevin Henkes - (Greenwillow, 1996) 32 pages. Ann McGovern, illustrated by: Elroy Freem - (Scholastic, 1973) 32 pages. This Irish folktale of Fin MCoul, his lovely wife Oonagh and his nemesis, the pugilistic giant Cucullin, is a perfect read-aloud. by Alan Katz. Have you ever had a day that youd rather forget? This is a special book. Megan McDonald, illustrated by: Katherine Tillotson - (Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, 2005) 40 pages. by:
Find The Little House at your local library. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright www.123homeschool4me.com @2018. by: When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox features a child who wishes for a dollhouse but receives a toolbox. Betsy Maestro, illustrated by: Loretta Krupinski - (HarperTrophy, 1994) 32 pages. The illustrated verses, repeated sentence structures, and controlled vocabulary make this lively story accessible to beginning readers. Use a dry erase markers to cross off series you are finished with or your child didnt particularly enjoy. The emphasis is on hard work, the spirit of determination and joy in the game. The expressions on the frogs faces are priceless, and the artwork is bounding with energy. by: In this Raggedy Ann and Andy adventure, all their animal friends try to help retrieve the magic wishing pebble that has been stolen by a trickster named Minky. On one level this picture book seems to be a science fiction story of aliens from Mars landing on Earth. Alex Rodriguez, illustrated by: Frank Morrison - (HarperCollins, 2007) 32 pages. (After the initial disappointment, it actually turns out to be perfect for building a dream doll castle.) by: Arnold Lobel - (Harper Collins, 1970) 64 pages. Find Chameleon, Chameleon at your local library. Could he have been taken by a mighty giant? The story follows Mr. Watson as he figures out what to do with the 456 chickens overcrowding the home he shares with his partner, Mr. Nelson. We love first grade books that let us dig into science standards through reading aloud. The unique photo collage artwork is a much-needed, everyday portrayal of African American boys. These gentle but engaging mysteries, told from Kings lovable and funny canine perspective, are perfect for readers not quite ready for chapter books. Perfect for: Kids who like fantasy stories. And so it goes that Minnie and Moo disguise themselves as chickens to get that jelly donut back. A tug of war stretches her snub-nose into a useful trunk that all elephants have to this day, or so the story goes. Catherine Ripley, illustrated by: Scot Ritchie - (Maple Tree Press, 2004) 192 pages. Though its not the focus of the story, this title gives classrooms the chance to gently discuss avoiding gender assumptions and practice using non-binary pronouns when talking about a book character. Claudia Rueda - (Scholastic, 2006) 32 pages. Dead center in the fish-eye lens on the cover of this fantastic visual voyage floats another lens centered in the face of an old-fashioned brownie-style box camera. These new graphic novel adaptations introduce all the treasured details from the original books with amazing fresh artwork and new energy.
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