I Want My Hat Back - Jon Klassen
Reading Level: K-1
Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2011
A New York Times award winner and a winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. The Bear is distraught over the loss of his hat and asks everyone if they have seen it. Until... he remembers. The easy to read colored text represents which animal is speaking and simple illustrations make this a wonderful book to read to a kindergarden or 1st grade class.
Bink And Gollie - Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
Reading Level: Grade 1-3
Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2010
Two vastly different girls who are the best of friends. Each of the short chapters are connected in small ways but all carry friendship sub-theme throughout. The words and concepts are explained through the colorful and attractive illustrations. And no matter what comes between them, their friendship remains as strong as ever.
Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl - Tedd Arnold
Reading Level: Grade 1-2
Publisher: Cartwheel Books, 2010
The 8th book in this popular series. Fly guy has been bitten by the love bug. What will become of friendship with Buzz? Simple illustrations are easy to recreate for artistic children. (Boys LOVE drawing Fly Guy) Each chapter within the book is a "episode" in the complete storyline. This may not be a good read-aloud, but it's repeated words makes it a very good first read, so kids don't feel like they are struggling. Even though the boys like Fly Guy, this one attracts the attention of young girls too.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same - Grace Lin
Reading Level: Grade K-2
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010
A pair of Chinese twin sisters who only look the same, but are quite different. The story's from each chapter follow a continuity throughout the book starting with a mishap at the barber, which allows you to tell the sisters apart. This book is perfect to express the concept of individuality and being yourself. The language used is perfect for the beginning reader and the last story ties all previous chapters nicely.
Chicken Said "Cluck" - Judyanne Ackerman Grant
Reading Level: Pre K-1
Publisher: Hapercollins, 2008
Pearl and Earl are trying to grow pumpkins and Chicken just wants to help. My son loved this one and even laughed at the expressive illustrations. He stopped to tell me what Chicken was thinking on every page. Especially when Chicken was proud of her accomplishments, The controlled vocabulary and repeated text makes it easy for any first time reader.
Henry & Mudge and the Great Grandpas - Cynthia Rylant
Reading Level: K-3
Publisher: Aladdin, 2006
A winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2006. This book would be a great read to first graders. It teaches wonderful family values and the important practice of waiting for an adult before going swimming. Kids would get quite a laugh from pictures of everyone swimming in their underwear. Not to mention another word for underwear "skivvies"
Ten Apples Up On Top - Dr. Seuss
Reading Level: K-2
Publisher: Beginner Books, 1961
One of my favorites as a child and I was overjoyed when I added it to my kids library. The vocabulary utilizes rhyming words to also teach math. The three main characters start off competing to be the best, but end up cooperating in the end. This book can be used in lesson plans with kindergarden and first graders after a read aloud.
Hippos Go Berserk! - Sandra Boynton
Reading Level: Pre K-1
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2000
Absolutely Hysterical. The counting story and clever rhymes are paired with simple illustrations that actually make you feel sympathetic for the “One hippo all alone.” You never get tired reading it, no matter how many times you do. Young children love to memorize the poetic text of this book.
Snug House, Bug House! - Susan Schade & Jon Buller
Reading Level: K-2
Publisher: Random House, 1994
6 bugs find a tennis ball and get creative. Excellent use of action and rhyming words. The illustrations are colorful and tell the story even if the child is too young to read.
First 100 Words: Bright Baby - Roger Priddy
Reading Level: 6 Months+
Publisher: St Martins Press, 2005
This oversized board book is full of bold colorful photographs of everyday objects and clear, easy to recognize text. It helps a infants build vocabulary. I used this book in my home to help my boys recognize objects at the age of 9 months by having them point out what I was looking for.
Hippos Go Berserk! - Sandra Boynton
Reading Level: Pre K-1
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2000
Absolutely Hysterical. The counting story and clever rhymes are paired with simple illustrations that actually make you feel sympathetic for the “One hippo all alone.” You never get tired reading it, no matter how many times you do. Young children love to memorize the poetic text of this book.
Snug House, Bug House! - Susan Schade & Jon Buller
Reading Level: K-2
Publisher: Random House, 1994
6 bugs find a tennis ball and get creative. Excellent use of action and rhyming words. The illustrations are colorful and tell the story even if the child is too young to read.
First 100 Words: Bright Baby - Roger Priddy
Reading Level: 6 Months+
Publisher: St Martins Press, 2005
This oversized board book is full of bold colorful photographs of everyday objects and clear, easy to recognize text. It helps a infants build vocabulary. I used this book in my home to help my boys recognize objects at the age of 9 months by having them point out what I was looking for.
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