First Grade Books
I Like Myself!
By Karen Beaumont
Messy hair? Beaver breath? It doesn’t
matter, because you’re you!
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
By Peter Brown
One day Mr. Tiger has a very wild
idea - it’s okay to be different.
My Teacher is a Monster!
By Peter Brown
Bobby’s teacher is definitely a monster, but what
happens when he sees her outside of school?
Snowmen at Night
By Caralyn Buehner
Find out what snowmen do at night
while you’re snug in your bed.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
By F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell
Mira and her neighbors transform their gray neighborhood into something vibrant and beautiful. Based on a true story!
Stellaluna
By Janell Cannon
How will a little bat survive after being
separated from her mother?
The Day the Crayons Came Home
By Drew Daywalt
Duncan’s crayons share their sorrowful
pleas to be returned to the crayon box.
I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
By Sylviane Donnio
Bananas are boring, children sound much
more appetizing to this little crocodile.
Barnacle is Bored
By Jonathan Fenske
Life attached to the bottom of a dock may not appear exciting, but it's about to be!
Stick and Stone
By Beth Ferry
After being made fun of by Pinecone, Stone
strikes up an unlikely friendship with Stick.
Cat Knit
By Jacob Grant
Cat's best friend Yarn is taken away and turned into something new. Cat does NOT like it!
Nobody Likes a Goblin
By Ben Hatke
Goblin must leave the safety of his castle to rescue his very best friend, Skeleton, but it is not easy when farmers, elves, and innkeepers don't like you.
You Read To Me, I'll Read To You
By Mary Ann Hoberman
From friendship to seasons, you read one side
of the story and I’ll read the other.
My Lucky Day
By Keiko Kasza
Dinner shows up on Mr. Fox doorstep, but it
may be pig’s lucky day instead.
Edward and the Pirates
David McPhail
One day Edward finds himself surrounded
by pirates from his latest book!
The Watermelon Seed
By Greg Pizzoli
What happens when crocodile swallows a
seed? Will he turn pink or grow vines?
Creepy Carrots!
By Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit loves eating carrots, until
they begin following him...or are they?
The Dot
By Peter H. Reynolds
Even the uncreative can make their mark.
Duck! Rabbit!
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Is it a duck or a rabbit? You decide,
but it won't be easy.
Skippyjon Jones
By Judy Schachner
Holy Guacamole! Watch out banditos,
Skippyjon Jones is here to save the day!
The True Story of the Three Little
By Jon Scieszka
Learn the other side of the story
straight from the wolf’s mouth.
Bear Has a Story to Tell
By Philip C. Stead
Bear helps his friends prepare for winter,
but will anyone still be awake to hear his story?
Interrupting Chicken
By David Ezra Stein
It’s time for a bedtime story, but little red
chicken can’t help interrupting.
Flotsam
By David Wiesner
A bright boy finds a mysterious camera
washed ashore in this wordless wonder.
A Frog in the Bog
By Karma Wilson
Fun, rhyming counting book about
Frog eating his way through the bog.
1st Grade Early Readers
Hi! Fly Guy
By Tedd Arnold
Who says flies can’t be pets?
Max Finds an Egg
By Wiley Blevins
Max finds a dinosaur egg, but
it might not be what he anticipated.
Pete The Cat: Pete at the Beach
By James Dean
Playing at the beach is fun, but will Pete
have enough courage to get in the water?
Best Friends for Frances
By Russell Hoban
Frances learns that sisters
can indeed be friends.
Pinkalicious and Planet Pink
By Victoria Kann
Pinkalicious learns about the Planet
Pink and it’s Pinktonian residents.
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate
By Susan Schade
Ahoy mateys! Riff Raff’s crew must
find the clue to find the treasure.
Nate the Great
By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great is on the case, but give
this detective some pancakes first.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
By Erica Silverman
Saddle up for a ride on the range with
pals Cowgirl Kate and her horse Cocoa.
The Thank You Book
By Mo Willems
Piggie wants to thank EVERYONE, but Gerald
is concerned she will forget someone.
1st Grade Nonfiction
One World, One Day
305.234 Kerley
Learn about the mechanics of
volcanoes and their eruptions.
Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes
551.21 Ganeri
Learn about the mechanics of
volcanoes and their eruptions.
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
597.709 Roth
Fantastic true story of the
green parrots of Puerto Rico.
Fly Guy Presents: Snakes
597.96 Arnold
Fly Guy and Buzz take a field trip to
the zoo to learn all about snakes.
Pierre the Penguin
598.47 Marzollo
Pierre looses precious feathers which keep
him warm, but a neoprene wetsuit
designed just for him saves the day.
The Vegetable We Eat
635 Gibbons
From glossy red peppers to pumpkins, you’ll
learn how they’re grown and why they’re
good for you.