Books recommended for Kindergarten and 1st Grade reading level. For books in a series, only the first title is listed, but we generally have the other books available as well. Please ask if you're unable to find them.
This adorable New York Times bestselling early chapter book series is perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers.
Based on the Molly of Denali TV show now airing on PBS KIDS!
Explore the wilderness of Alaska in this portable, five-book I Can Read box set with a handle and Velcro closure.
Whether she is finding a lost dog or going blueberry picking, Molly of Denali is always up for an adventure.
Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, these five favorite Pete the Cat paperbacks are sure to make reading fun for early readers.
Meet Rainbow Tinseltail and the unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest, in this magical series from the creator of the bestselling Owl Diaries series!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers.
Meet Yasmin Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those aha moments to help her solve life's little problems.
Yasmin loves hosting parties Music, friends, fun But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is.
Princess Truly is curious to learn about the world around her, in these rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read.
Magical friends Unicorn and Yeti love to share!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency.
Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read.
From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read.
The first adventure of this New York Times best-selling porcine wonder is available in paperback.
Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret in this first chapter book in the brand-new Mia Mayhem series!
Mia Macarooney is a regular eight-year-old girl who finds out that she’s A SUPERHERO!
Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in their day-to-day lives. And with grandparents coming to visit and trips to Pakistan in their schedules, the kids enjoy exploring their family's culture and traditions.
Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!
Super Rabbit Boy is put to the test in the most exciting quest yet!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina.
Angelina Ballerina goes on a tour like a real ballerina in this chapter book featuring an all-new, original Angelina Ballerina story and black-and-white illustrations throughout!
Angelina and the other little dancers at Miss Lilly’s Ballet School are going on a ballet tour! They are traveling to towns near Chipping Cheddar to perform. Angelina is excited but also nervous.
Camila wants to be a rodeo star Her favorite event is bull riding. But before she can ride a real bull, or even a steer, she needs to ride the mechanical bull. Will Camila master the mechanical bull ride and take a big step toward her rodeo dreams?
It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but Katie Woo is being bossy. And that's no fun for anyone. Can she stop being bossy and enjoy the beach with her friends? This early chapter book is perfect for those just starting to read.
Join José as he trains his new dog in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!
American Indian Youth Literature Award: Middle Grade Honor Book! Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons! Full of pride, joy, and plenty of humor, this first book in an all-new chapter book series by Dawn Quigley celebrates a spunky young Ojibwe girl who loves who she is.
A group of silly superheroes—a bean, a chip, a tomato, and a wedge of cheddar cheese—come to the rescue of a hungry kid stuck at school in this first book in the silly and adventurous graphic novel chapter book series The Hunger Heroes!
Meet the Hunger Heroes: Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato, and Leonard, a wedge of cheddar cheese, ready to save kids—ev
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!
Daniel Tiger meets the neighborhood firefighters in this 8x8 storybook based on an all-new episode from the hit PBS show, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!
Daniel Tiger loves firefighters!
Read along in this 8x8 book and join Bluey's latest adventure!
When it's Bingo's turn to take Bob Bilby home, will they have fun times? This 8x8 storybook retells one of the best Bluey episodes: Bob Bilby! Once again, everyone's favorite Blue Heelers Bingo and Bluey use their limitless energy to explore their world in unpredictable and hilarious ways.
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!
Daniel visits the dentist for the first time in this sweet 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Daniel Tiger is a little nervous about visiting the dentist, Dr. Plat.
Go back to school with Peppa Pig! This charming, animated preschool TV show can be seen on Nick Jr.
Join Peppa and her friends on their class trip to the top of the mountain. What fun things will they find? This title is perfect for back to school!
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is thinking about all the things he and his new little brother will do together in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether the brothers go trick-or-treating, build a snowman, or ride bikes together, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers!
Based on The Railway Series by the REV. W. AWDRY
A is for All Aboard! Filled with fun photographs from the popular TV show, Shining Time Station, Thomas's ABC Book will delight children while teaching them the alphabet along the way.
This 8x8 storybook is based on Disney and Pixar's Turning Red--now streaming on Disney+!
This full-color storybook featuring collector cards and more than 30 stickers is based on Disney Frozen 2--now streaming on Disney+!
Dive into an ocean of sharks with the Wild Kratts in this Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader—plus stickers!
Having your first sleepover can be a lot of fun! But what happens when someone gets homesick? From the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a sweet Step 2 early reader full of sleepover hijinks and good friends.
Jeet, his puppy Fudge, and their Dad are at the local waterpark to volunteer for the animal shelter adoption event. After they are done helping, it's time for some rides, including THE ULTIMATE waterslide. Woo hoo But before they're able to take their turn, they'll need to learn the Sikh values of patience, compassion, and self-control
They waddled into stardom in National Geographic’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature’s ROCK STARS! If you’re age 5, you’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Learn all about the exciting acrobatic sport of gymnastics in this new Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids.
Dive into an ocean of sharks with the Wild Kratts in this Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader—plus stickers!
Catboy, Gekko, and Owlette learn to work as a team in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!
Night Ninja and his Ninjalinos are playing sticky splat soccer in the city!
Sixteen different sharks battle it out in a huge underwater fight! Who will be the champion?
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious sharks. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!
Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.
The classic funny I Can Read story about a stubborn little badger with very particular tastes in food.
Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets.
Ling and Ting are twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles.
Ling and Ting are two adorable identical twins, and they stick together, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks. But looks are deceiving--people can be very different, even if they look exactly the same.
Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friend Rosa learn about mixing and measuring to bake a delicious treat for a puppy party. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a cupcake recipe.
Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in their day-to-day lives. And with grandparents coming to visit and trips to Pakistan in their schedules, the kids enjoy exploring their family's culture and traditions.
Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.
The beloved classic about friendship—a Newbery Honor Book!
In winter, spring, summer, and fall, Frog and Toad are always together. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun the whole year round!
Henry and his dog Mudge celebrate Henry's birthday in this fourteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.
Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And now that it's Henry's birthday, it's time for bright balloons, potato-sack races, and presents!
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!
Snuggle up at bedtime or anytime with Biscuit, the very first book about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy.
It’s time for bed, but Biscuit doesn’t want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof, woof!
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers along on a groovy train ride with Pete the Cat!
Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.
There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth—maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.