1St grade reading series
35 Best 1st Grade Books in a Series
First grade is a HUGE year of growth academically…., especially in reading. You may see a child start the year reading easy readers but move to read beginning chapter books by the end of the year. But which books are the best book series for 1st graders? Here are my top picks, starting with early reader books and moving on to the easiest beginning chapter books.
One way to increase time reading is for kids to LOVE the books that they’re reading. And a good book series will hit the spot. Because if young readers like the first book, it’s generally true that they’ll like all the books in the series.
Of course, every child is progressing differently, at their own pace.
Below, I’ve listed the best 1st grade book series for children ages 6 and 7 years old in order of difficulty from easiest to more challenging.
But, if you want more first grade book ideas, you can read reviews for all the best easy reader books, series or not.
And, for my beginning chapter book recommendations, go here.
These easy readers and beginning chapter books are illustrated and engaging, just what a 1st grade student needs to get hooked on reading.
Remember, if one of these great books is too hard for your reader, you can always read aloud the book to your child or student.
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Frog Meets Dog by Janee Trasler
While this is not a phonics book but possibly controlled text, it’s simple and cute. You’ll find it reminiscent of Dick and Jane with very short word sentences like, “Frogs jump. Can dog jump too?“
Let’s Go For a Drive by Mo Willems
Gerald has the great idea of going for a drive! But first (and second and third), Piggie thinks of what they need to bring along. Silly fun about two best friends with big personalities are popular book for 1st graders.
Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Pat Schories
The Biscuit books are classic early readers that give 1st grade kids successful reading experiences.
Biscuit is a cute, playful puppy who lives with his little girl and her family.
LEGO City: All Aboard(Level 1 Reader) by Sonia Sander
These are a favorite for any LEGO enthusiast! This book about trains is just one of many in this recommended easy level reader book series for 1st graders just starting to read.
Do You Like My Bike? (Hello, Hedgehog!) by Norm Feuti
Not only is this early reader book series for 1st graders written in comic panels but the dialogue is in bubbles in colors unique to the character speaking, making this a supportive book series for 1st grade. Hedgehog can’t wait to show his friend Harry his new bike. Darling stories of friendship and bike riding.
Sparkly New Friends (Unicorn and Yeti) by Heather Ayris Burnell, illustrated by Hazel Quintanilla
Unicorn helps Yeti be grateful and confident about who he is and where he lives. Then Yeti helps Unicorn try new things like a snowball fight.
Short stories of friendship between two mythical creatures, what could be better!?
The Great Bunk Bed Battle (An Acorn Book) by Tina Kugler
When fox siblings Fritz and Franny go to bed, they don’t actually go to sleep. They compare which bunk bed is best and imagine adventures through a forest with a castle, a moat and a boat, a submarine, and a volcano on their beds. Simple text in speech bubbles and a relatable topic makes this a sure-fire hit with new readers.
Fox + Chick #2: The Party and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier
Fox and Chick remind me of an updated Frog and Toad or George and Martha. The humorous stories revolve around two friends who have different personalities and don’t always communicate well but remain the best of friends. Growing readers will love these two friends whose low-key adventures are illustrated in comic panels with dialogue bubbles.
The Lost Kitten (Katie Fry, Private Eye) by Katherine Cox, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton
It’s a good thing that Katie Fry solves mysteries because she needs to use her detective skills to help a lost kitty (whom she names Sherlock) find his home. A darling, entertaining, and diverse book series for emergent 1st grade readers.
Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Fly and the boy meet each other in this first book of a super hilarious series. Fly becomes the boy’s pet and friend. In this story, the boy enters his fly in an amazing pet contest, dazzling the judges, and winning the show. This illustrated early reader series is EXCELLENT!
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant, illustrations by Susie Stevenson
Henry is lonely, so his parents allow him to get a dog. He picks a puppy named Mudge, who becomes his best friend. Kids love reading each chapter’s short, heartwarming mini-stories.
Even Robots Can Be Thankful! by Jan Thomas
Comic-book format, you will love the lovable stories of Blue Robot and Red Robot who, like people, have big feelings
like fear of robot-eating monsters and love for bolts. Together they spend time at home talking, sorting bolts, and planning for a trip–among other activities.
Hi, Jack! (A Jack Book) by Mac Barnett & Greg Pizzoli
I LOVE this fantastic early reader book for 1st graders because it’s easy, fun, and MAKES SENSE. That’s why I’m thrilled to tell you that this book hits all the right spots for growing readers. Your kids will read all about mischievous Jack who lives with Lady and all the trouble he gets into…over and over again.
Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel (series)
Giggle and share in the daily life of two best but very different friends. Enchanting and a first-grade illustrated favorite series!
Barkus by Patricia Maclachlan, illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Nicky’s uncle gives Nicky his dog Barkush when he leaves on a trip.
They have many adventures in the different stories that will make everyone want a dog like Barkus.
All Paws on Deck (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #1) by Jessica Young
In a word: HILARIOUS! These two dog friends with opposite personalities sail on a fun and silly pirate adventure. You will fall in love with Tank and Haggis. (2-4 sentences per page and lots of colorful illustrations.)
Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqui, illustrated by Hatem Aly
Yasmin is an exuberant girl interested in everything from exploring to building to fashion. Her books are four short stories from Yasmin’s life, all in chapters with lively, full-color illustrations. Her Pakistani American culture is embedded throughout the story, such as the foods Yasmin’s family eats like naan, or how she calls her father Baba.
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dan Santat
Get ready for an addictive, action-packed, engaging sci-fi series for young readers with awesome illustrations.
After reading this book, 1st graders will wish they had their own giant robot friend to help them conquer evil in the universe.
Owl Diaries Eva’s Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott
Eva writes in her diary about getting the Bloomtastic Festival put together and how she eventually learns to ask friends for help.
Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton (series)
Narwhal is exuberant to meet Jellyfish, his new imaginary friend who is imagining Narwhal at the same time. You’ll love their combined adventures — forming a pod, having parties, eating waffles, and imagining. This is an illustrated feel-good friendship adventure told in graphic (cartoon) format that 1st-grade kids absolutely love.
A Backyard Pet by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
Sugar wants to play with her siblings, but each sibling is busy playing with their pets. Poppy’s playing with her pet flowers.
Dirt is playing with worms. And Sweetie is playing with a butterfly. Sweetie lies down on the ground and looks up at the clouds…her own special pets.
Surf’s Up (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too!) by Luke Flowers
A beach adventure with Moby, a ninja, and his dog! They discover that no matter what they do such as building a sandcastle, if they work together, they’ll have more success. Rhyming, easy-to-read text, adorable characters, and fun adventures make this a new must-read series for early readers.
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Amazingly enough, this princess can fight monsters and have a fun birthday party — even though it keeps getting interrupted. These 1st grade books celebrate girl power with a heroine who can do it all.
Peach and Plum Here We Come! by Tim McCanna (graphic novel)
Excellent.
I really like how the rhyming supports the decoding of the text. In this book, two good fruit friends experience tasty adventures such as riding bikes and going to the beach.
Our Principal is a Frog by Stephanie Calmenson, illustration Aaron Blecha
The beloved school principal is accidentally turned into a frog by a bumbling magician. But since he’s a dedicated principal, he finds a way to keep running the school — even as an amphibian. A delightful illustrated easy chapter book series.
Bink & Gollie Best Friends Forever by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, illustrated by Tony Fucile
The funny Bink and Gollie (mis)adventures in friendship and life are filled with wonderful color illustrations. This popular 1st grade book series is a favorite with many girls.
Caterpillar to Butterfly by Laura Marsh
I love the informational but simple text matching each beautiful photograph.
These books are bright, colorful, and factual — just perfect for any beginning reader.
King and Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy Meyers
King is Kayal’s beloved dog. He’s not just her best friend but in this story, he also helps her find her missing lost tooth. Kids will enjoy this mysterious illustrated chapter book series for beginning readers.
Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy by Heather Alexander, illustrated by Laura Zarrin
Owl friends, Wallace and Grace, are on a scavenger hunt when they find a lost puppy named Jasper. The friends (who also run a detective agency) put together Jasper’s clues, ask for help from other forest friends, and eventually, return Jasper safely home. Easy to read and charming, this story is just right for first-grade readers who are just starting chapter books.
Rise of the Earth Dragon (Dragon Masters) by Tracey West, illustrated by Graham Howells
In the times of castles and kingdoms, Drake learns he is a dragon master (and that dragons are real!) He trains with the other kids to master his dragon, an earth dragon, in this adventurous fantasy chapter book series for 1st graders that will interest almost any child with conflict, adventure, and excitement.
Notebook of Doom by Troy Cummings
Alexander discovers his new town is FILLED WITH MONSTERS! And, he’s right in the middle of everything, especially after he finds an old notebook of drawings and facts about monsters. Fun with an edge of scary. These easy chapter book series for 1st grade is AMAZING.
Fly Guy Presents Sharks by Tedd Arnold
Visit the aquarium with Buzz and Fly Guy to learn about sharks in this terrific easy non-fiction reader. I LOVE how Arnold combines cartoons with photographs!
The Toad: The Disgusting Critters Series by Elise Gravel
Visually captivating with interesting, just-right, easy text that is informative and sometimes hilarious. I’m a big fan of this kid-friendly nonfiction book series! (Also read: The Worm, The Fly, and The Rat)
Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes
Just a few sentences per page, this is a collection of stories about two brothers and their childhood adventures.
Relatable and endearing, with a touch of humor.
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55 of Our Favorite Chapter Books for 1st Graders
Your 1st grader is just transitioning from picture books to ones with more words and a readable storyline. There are books specifically written for practicing reading and getting kids excited about this new avenue of discovery and entertainment. Here is a list of chapter books we recommend checking out and giving to your little ones to get them started on their magical journey of reading.
1. The Magic School Bus
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This wonderful series was popular for my childhood and still holds relevance and excitement today! These kids' chapter book teaches kids about science and discovery in a fun and imaginative way to inspire and motivate your kids to be curious.
With each book, Mrs. Frizzle takes her students on a field trip to explore something new about the world we live in.
2. Jigsaw Jones
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This original series is full of adventurous stories of 3 kid detectives solving mysteries through puzzle solving. James Preller does a great job in capturing the excitement of adventure and his books will make even the most reluctant reader addicted.
3. The Ultimate Stink-tastic Collection
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Megan McDonald is gold in her Stink series for kids where she follows a little boy trying to manage everyday life and problems from the perspective of a child. This means dramatic and exaggerated with new life and new experiences, great for kids to relate and laugh along with!
4. The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever
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These fun books are written for 3rd graders or younger, confident readers that enjoy relatable characters like Moody Judy with her constantly changing moods and desires to change the world.
Megan McDonald inspires kids to be their authentic and unapologetic selves through her wonderful books.
5. Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection
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These silly stories were another of my favorite series growing up and helped me advance to the next reading level. Junie B. shares her hilarious antics in darling stories that will make your kids laugh and never put her books down, a great addition to any school library.
6. Henry Huggins Series
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These classic stories are actually the storyline that led to the Ramona Quimby series, set in the 1950s about a young boy growing up discovering about the world with his dog Ribsy. Beverly Cleary does a great job in painting a picture kids can follow along with and relate to in many different ways.
7. Ramona Quimby Series
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This popular series is a must-have for any book list of chapter books for kids.
Ramona is an American girl trying to maneuver school with teachers, workloads, and bullies. Very relatable characters and perfect to keep in your classroom library.
8. Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book
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This funny reader series follows Amelia Bedelia as she makes friends and goes through the many experiences of being a young girl. This 4-book series is a great addition to your kid's reading list.
9. Horrid Henrys Mischievous Mayhem Collection
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Horrid Henry is an incorrigible kid with a perfect little brother that loves to cause mischief wherever he goes. The colorful illustrations and stories in this joke book are cute and fun for any young reader to laugh along with.
10. Nancy Drew Book Collection
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Carolyn Keene does not disappoint with her classic books of Nancy Drew mysteries.
She has more than 30 books in her award-winning series, great for independent readers who love spending rainy days curled up with a good chapter book.
11. Charlie & Mouse
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Laurel Snyder creates magic with two goofy brothers in her chapter books. They create imaginary games, fictitious friends, and have ridiculous adventures that will captivate your young reader and improve their reading comprehension skills, and creativity.
12. Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy's Ultimate Chapter Book Quartet
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A spin-off of the Fancy Nancy series Nancy Drew, readers can continue following their favorite private eye as she solves mysteries and makes friends. This cute series includes sweet stories and adorable illustrations.
13. Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection
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These graphic novels were written by the same author who wrote the infamous Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey.
This part-dog, part-man, crime-fighting hero has a new and exciting adventure on every page!
14. Everything You Need for a Treehouse
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Emily Hughes and Carter Higgens give us this adorable, age-appropriate nature book for kids that shares the magic of treehouses and living close with nature. Giving your 1st graders this single book is sure to inspire them to love and respect nature in the best ways.
15. Pedro, First-Grade Hero
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Fran Manushkin gives 1st graders a hero to look up to and learn from in Pedro. His adventures are filled with action and appropriate for your 1st grader's reading level. It's also nice to see more multicultural characters making appearances in children's books.
16. Fly Guy Series
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These funny, imaginative, and illustrative stories by Ted Arnold follow an outrageous fly around as he tackles the big bad world around him.
This series is great for early readers with lots of pictures and goofy storylines.
17. Hank Zipzer Collection
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Henry Winkler gives us Hank Zipzer, "the world's greatest underachiever"! This series gives students some encouragement maneuvering growing up with learning disabilities. A great series for any young reader to learn and understand more about themselves and their peers.
18. Dragon Maters Series
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These easy-to-follow grade books are perfect for the blooming independent reader looking for adventure and reading growth. Tracey West does a great job in creating a series students can use to improve their reading comprehension in a fun and engaging way.
19. The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels
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Ann. M Martin gives us this popular series following the ups and downs of being a babysitter.
These books are great for kids growing up and learning about responsibility and the challenges of wanting to make your own money and get more control over your life in a cute and relatable way.
20. Sofia Martinez Book Series
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This book series follows a 7-year-old bi-racial girl as she maneuvers the world between her English and Spanish heritage. Her adventures are heartfelt, sweet, and important for the many multi-racial kids growing up in today's international world.
21. Yasmin Boxed Set
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Saadia Faruqi gives us magic with her courageous and inspiring 2nd-grade character named Yasmin. Sharing her Pakistani-American family and culture, along with her desire to learn about and explore the world, your students will love to learn from her.
22. Zoey and Sassafras Book Series
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This magical series by Marion Lindsay and Asia Citro guides the reader on Zoey's journey as she realizes her family's house attracts sick, magical animals that need her help.
Follow along as Zoey uses science to solve mysterious illnesses and saves these fascinating creatures!
23. Penny and Her Sled
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Kevin Henkes gives our 1st graders the perfect first books to start their reading experience. These simple chapter books follow Penny the mouse as she goes on cute little adventures and solves basic life problems. Great for reading-aloud practice as well.
24. The Puppy Place Book Set
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Ellen Miles gives us complete cuteness with these adorable puppy stories about a foster family taking in new puppies all the time to protect them and help them find new/permanent homes. The series touches on important topics like animal care and the issues of spay and neutering.
25. If I Built a Car (If I Built Series)
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The first of 3 books in the series, Chris Van Dusen gives us imaginative stories about big dreams and the inventor and explorer in all of us.
These books are great for your 1st graders to read and understand that they can reach for the stars and do anything they set their minds to.
26. Humphrey's Tiny Tales 6 Books Set
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Betty G. Birney gives us an adorable series with an adventurous classroom hampster named Humphrey. He is constantly leaving the safety of his cage, meeting new animals, and learning things about the big, big world around him (just like your kids!).
27. Ready, Freddy! #1: Tooth Trouble
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Freddy is a quirky 1st grader that always seems to have a new problem to overcome. His goofy antics and relatable stories are perfect for the beginner readers in your life just getting into chapter books and series. Abby Klein is a genius at capturing the silliness and seriousness of being a kid.
28. Piper Green and the Fairy Tree
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This chapter book series follows Piper green, a unique young girl living on the coast of Maine.
She is honest, and brave and will take your young readers on exciting adventures they will get lost in for days on end.
29. Endling: The Last
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This award-winning book is the first of 3 adventure books by Katherine Applegate that will take your kids on one action-packed adventure after another. These fantasy books are a wonderful series with beautiful illustrations and lessons about love, courage, and friendship.
30. The Questioneers
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Get your little kiddos thinking and exploring their curiosity with this chapter book series about the power of asking questions and seeking answers. A great series to inspire big ideas and courageous endeavors!
31. Princess Cora and the Crocodile
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A story of finding yourself and what it means to have fun, discover new things and explore with an unlikely companion.
Princess Cora is tired of being told how to spend every day, ALL day by her parents, so she asked for help from her fairy godmother. Little does she know what form of help will come in.
32. The Infamous Ratsos
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This series is the brilliant brainchild of Matt Myers and Kara Lareau, and these trouble makers give the name a new meaning. In a city where you have "soft" and "tough" rats, they want to be the toughest! The problem is that when they try to do something bad, it ends up turning out to be good...what are these trouble "attempters" supposed to do to prove their worth?
33. Zeus The Mighty
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This is a 4-book series that tackles Greek mythology in a creative critter-filled way! The mighty Zeus is a hamster with a big personality and even bigger ambitions. Follow him and the other gods and goddesses on adventures jam-packed with furry fun!
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Best-selling series by Kate DiCamillo, Mercy is a pig that loves looking for snacks and ends up finding more than she bargained for. Her adventures range from fighting crime, to rescue missions, and going undercover. Your little 1st grade readers will love the following Mercy along with her wild escapades.
35. Audrey L and Audrey W: Best Friends-ish
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They might share the same name, but that seems to be the ONLY thing they have in common. This series follows two Audreys as they maneuver elementary school and the challenges kids face during this time in their lives. A great series for newly independent readers!
36. How to Read a Story
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Kate Messner shows beginner or reluctant readers the joys of reading in this delightful picture book with step-by-step instructions for reading aloud.
It promotes friendship and sharing good stories that make us happy and help us grow.
37. The Princess in Black
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Written by the talented duo Shannon and Dean Hale, this 9-book series tells the fantastic tales of Princess Magnolia, a dainty and properly sweet princess who has an alter ego called the Princess in Black that protects her kingdom. This charming series has easy-to-read text and cute pictures to keep your readers engaged for all 9 books!
38. Anna Hibiscus
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Anna Hibiscus is a young girl born in Africa to a Canadian mother and African father. Her small town has a lot to teach, this beautiful series exposes readers to a new and exciting country, culture, and way of life. Follow along with Anna in this 10-book series as she discovers all there is to see, eat, hear, and do!
39. Owl Diaries: Eva's Treetop Festival
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Your little readers will get wrapped up in this 15-book bestselling series by Rebecca Elliott.
Eva the owl and her animal friends are always getting themselves into tricky situations. Thankfully they have each other to brainstorm and find solutions that work! With color illustrations and a relatable character on each page, reading never felt so whimsical!
40. Nate the Great
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This hit series by Cam Jansen and Marjorie Weinman has 28 books in total, each one telling the stories of Nate, the greatest detective alive! These mystery stories are the perfect grade books for readers to improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
41. The Fantastic Frame
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Lin Oliver transports readers into a magical new world with this 5-book original series full of fantasy, adventure, and danger! Tiger and Luna are neighbors and new friends who meet a mysterious old lady with an enchanted frame. They quickly discover they can go into these famous paintings, but the trick isn't getting in.
..it's getting out!
42. Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark
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The classic series gets a new twist in these graphic novels with the same style readers know and love from the Magic Tree House franchise. Jack and Annie are ready for more exciting adventures, including being transported back to when dinosaurs lived. Now all they have to do is find out how to survive!
43. Magic Bone: Be Careful What You Sniff
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Nancy Krulik sends the adventurous reader along with Sparky, a sweet but messy puppy, as he digs up a magical bone. In this first book of the 11-book series, Sparky bites the bone and is transported to London. What does he see, smell, eat...and how is he going to get back home?
44. Geronimo Stilton: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
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Talk about a series that your 1st grade readers can enjoy for years.
This hit series by the main character and author Geronimo Stilton has 81 books to devour. Each following the little mouse adventurer as he goes on quests to find treasure and other cool stuff.
45. Hum and Swish
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A new kind of picture book with a beautiful story and important message written by Matt Myers. Jamie is a young girl who enjoys spending time by herself. She is building a sandcastle at the beach and trying to find peace amidst people interrupting her. Follow Jamie and learn about how it feels to be an introvert in a social world.
46. Always
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An ode to the friendship between an animal and its owner, Alison McGhee shares a beautiful story about the magical power that bonds pet and master. With easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations, this book is great for beginner readers to practice with.
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There's No Such Thing as Little Shop Now on Amazon
A heart-warming and inspirational story by Leuyen Pham shows there is no such thing as "little". A great lesson for young readers to learn as they begin on their adventures in this big world.
48. Henry and Mudge
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The perfect companion series for new readers to get addicted to and fall in love with Henry, a young boy, and his giant dog Mudge. Follow along on their numerous adventures with cartoon illustrations and simple sentences great to encourage reading for fun.
49. Jasmine Toguchi
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Part of a 5-book series about a spunky Japanese-American girl named Jasmine Toguchi and her family that lives in Los Angeles. Each book shares some insight and information about the Japanese culture and exposes young readers to new customs, foods, and ways of living.
50. Monster and Boy
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This 3-book series is jam-packed with friendship stories that will teach your kids what it means to be loyal, courageous, and kind. The unlikely pair meets when the monster under the bed swallows Boy, and from then on their friendship blossoms.
51. Snail And Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends
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These two goofy little guys and the adventures they embark on are the perfect beginner book for young readers who are ready to move on from picture books to chapter books! Snail and worm travel through the pages in simple illustrations and cute stories your kids will love.
52. Frankie Pickle
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A series for the imaginative adventurer in all of us. Frankie is a young boy who loves to make-believe, make messes, and make his life a blast of fun! In the first book of the series, Frankie's dirty room turns into a jungle landscape with danger at every corner, especially in the closet of DOOM!
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This chapter book tackles the challenges many kids face dealing with anxiety in a big and sometimes overwhelming world. Teachers and classmates are the scariest of all for little Alvin, but when he is home, he turns into Firecracker Man who isn't afraid of anything. This series does a great job of explaining how anxiety shows up in kids and how we can understand and help them better.
54. Kai, Ninja of Fire
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Part of the Ninjago series, Kai is a young warrior in training excited to get out there and save the world! With the help of his master, can he control himself, remember his training, and become a great fighter?
55. A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever!
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We all remember the excitement of summer vacation! Spending time outside with your friends, no school, and no rules.
These two best friends, James and Eamon get to spend their break at a nature camp and with their grandparents. What sorts of mischief and adventures will they get into?
"Reading technique" simulator - 1st class | Presentation for the lesson on reading (Grade 1) on the topic:
Published on 08/17/2015 - 23:50 - BANNIKOVA EKATERINA PETROVNA
Cycle: simulators
This material is intended for primary school teachers and parents of primary school students.
To test the reading technique, a selection of stories by famous children's writers and folk tales, as well as questions to them, is used.
Purpose: to test the speed, expressiveness and reading comprehension of elementary school students.
Recommendations for parents: offer the child to read aloud text according to age, count the number of words read by him in 1 minute, ask questions about the content of what he read.
1st class:
This simulator contains 4 levels of tasks:
from 15 to 20 words
from 20 to 25 words
from 25 to 35 words
from 35 to 45 words
text, at the end there is a return to new tasks.
Each slide with text has a 1-minute electronic timer clock. You can turn it on by clicking on the button, by clicking on the same button the timer stops (the disadvantage of the timer is a return to the 1:00 view, so the teacher needs to record the time the student finished reading the text.) The timer can not be used.
When answering the questions of the text:
• if the answer is correct, the student goes to the slide to select a new level of the task
• if the answer is wrong, the student goes to the slide, sending him back to the same task for reading.
There are two steps on slide 23:
•complete the workout;
• select Entertainment (physical minute):
1. for the eyes
2. basic exercises of charging
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Reading is one of the basic skills for every child. Being able to read is important not only for the lessons of literature and the Russian language, but also for all other sciences. It will be difficult for a student to learn material in mathematics, English or the world around him if he does not know how to quickly familiarize himself with the text and understand what he read.
It is reading that opens the door to the world of knowledge. Mastering cognitive texts or works of art, children learn to communicate, learn about the surrounding reality, and broaden their horizons. Cognitive abilities are also honed - memory, attention. Therefore, reading is considered the basis of success in further education.
But how do you know if a child reads well for his age or not? This can be done by checking the reading technique. Many parents do not quite understand the format and meaning of this test, believing that the determining criterion is speed, that is, the number of words read per minute. In fact, the test is focused on assessing not only the pace of reading, but also other skills. Let's try to deal with the requirements prescribed for reading technique in the Federal Standards.
Reading technique: basic criteria
How fast should you read? Is everything okay with a child with technology? Perhaps his skills do not meet some standards? These questions always concern responsible parents.
And I must say that there is nothing wrong with this excitement, because involvement in the process of teaching children is in many ways the key to future success. But is it really worth worrying about reading speed?
To answer this question, it is necessary to understand in detail what exactly is assessed when testing reading technique. According to the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard, the following are assessed:
- reading speed - the number of characters that a child is able to read in one minute;
- way of reading - reading words by syllables or whole, smoothly;
- correctness - the absence of errors and hesitations made by a child when reading;
- awareness - the ability to understand the meaning and idea of what is read;
- expressiveness - the ability to correctly place stresses, observe intonation and maintain pauses when reading.
Analyzing the listed criteria, we can say that the test of reading technique is based on the assessment of two components: semantic and technical.
At the same time, the technical side - tempo, expressiveness, correctness - is subordinated to the semantic, that is, the ability to understand the content of the text.
Reading technique: what is really important?
Reading is the most important type of speech activity, based on the ability to perceive and assimilate information. Unlike drawings, diagrams and video sequences, it activates the imagination. Scientists have proven that when reading poetry, other areas of the brain are involved than when mastering prose. This fact is explained by the different structure of phrases and phrases used in prose and poetry. Therefore, the ability to read can be considered as a tool for self-development. But this is not a basic skill, but acquired in the learning process. And here it is important not to force things, but to focus on the abilities and capabilities of the child.
It must be understood that reading technique is only one of the criteria, and it is not necessary to focus only on it.
Especially parents whose children are not yet in school. Don't just chase the pace. At this stage, it is more important to broaden your horizons, get acquainted with different topics, memorize new words. And the best way to achieve this is to read a lot, daily, but not to put speed at the forefront.
As far as schoolchildren are concerned, two parameters essentially matter here: technique and meaningfulness of reading. Technique is usually called the ability to distinguish letters, transform them into sounds, compose syllables and words. Meaningfulness is a deeper concept. It is based on understanding the meaning and content of the text.
It would be erroneous to require the child to make sense of what he has read until he has developed the skill of technical letter recognition. All the efforts of the crumbs, who are just learning to read, are aimed at memorizing and recognizing letters, syllables, words. In order to understand the essence of what is written in the text, he no longer has any intellectual strength or time.
Therefore, primary education teachers first focus on technology, and only when it is brought to automatism, they begin to form a meaningful approach to reading.
Reading speed standards for elementary school
Reading speed standards adopted for elementary school students:
- Grade 1: 1st semester - 20-25 words per minute, 2nd semester - 30-40 words;
- Grade 2: I half-year - 40-50 words; II half-year - 50-60 words;
- Grade 3: I half-year - 60-70 words; II half-year - 70-80 words per minute;
- Grade 4: I half-year - 80-90 words per minute; end of the school year - 100-120 words.
In classes and schools for gifted children, the rate of reading may be higher. So, in the first grade, such children read more than 60 words per minute, in the second - 90-95, in the third - 95-105 words per minute. The pace when reading to yourself should be 20-50 words faster than when reading aloud.
Other test parameters
And a few more parameters that you should pay attention to:
- Grade 1 - the student can read a significant part of the text by syllables.
- Grade 2 - higher requirements are imposed on reading technique: only complex words can be read by syllables, it is important to observe pauses and correctly place stresses.
- Grade 3 - reading should be conscious and expressive, with observance of intonation. In order to correctly assess the skills of the child, retelling is practiced.
- Grade 4 - the student should be able to analyze what he has read and express his personal opinion.
Focusing on the standard, we can draw some conclusions about the effectiveness of training. But even if the child cannot read the number of words prescribed in the standards, you should not worry too much about it. After all, these are just average standards developed on the basis of general data. Each student has their own level and pace of development.
Checking the technique is rather information for the teacher and parents. After analyzing the results, you can understand in which aspects of training you need to show more diligence.
Testing your reading skills yourself
You can organize a reading test at home, but don't turn it into an exam. Some children are quite sensitive to any tests, and in stressful situations they cannot always demonstrate everything they are capable of. Come up with a game format or check the technique discreetly. If the child himself wants to know what success he has achieved, then no problems will arise.
Action sequence:
- Arm yourself with a watch with a second hand. To check, you can use a stopwatch on your smartphone, but it’s better to refuse an hourglass, since a child who has never seen such a thing will be distracted by them.
- Prepare the text and show it to the child.
- Ask to read the text aloud.
- Time should be recorded from the moment you start reading.
- If you notice that a child has made a mistake, do not stop him, but simply make a note for yourself.
- Rate the result. To get the most objective picture of the student's skills, you should conduct a control check and compare the results.
If you see that the child is not concentrated enough, he is in a bad mood or is not feeling well, check the reading technique on another day.
Correctly evaluate the result
Count the number of words read. Points to pay attention to when counting:
- conjunctions, particles, prepositions consisting of one or two letters are counted as one word;
- when wrapping, a word is counted not as one, but as two;
- words with a hyphen are counted differently: if there are three or more letters on both sides of the hyphen, then the word is counted as two, less than three letters - as one word.
Not only speed is important, but other criteria as well. Be sure to evaluate the correctness of the text you read.
All mistakes made should be sorted out with the child. If you notice that there are a lot of hesitations, corrections, changes in endings and whole words, you should consult with the teacher. Perhaps professional correction of reading skills is needed.
It is also important to understand how well the child understood the meaning of the text. It is not necessary to ask the student to retell what they have read. It is enough that he describes the content in a few words. Ask him to identify the main idea. If there are problems with this, then you can resort to retelling.
Pay attention to expressiveness. The student should try to observe intonation, pause in accordance with punctuation marks. Unfortunately, not all children are able to read a passage with an expression. Tell the child in which places you need to increase the pace and emotionality, which words need to be emphasized.
Requirements for texts used to test reading skills
When choosing a text, adhere to the following recommendations:
- It should be a text unfamiliar to the child, but not too complex, age appropriate.
- Pay attention to the structure of sentences: they should be short, without dialogues and a lot of punctuation marks.
- It is better to choose text without pictures.
- Font size is also important - it should be large enough.
- Text should not be split into two pages.
Of course, you shouldn't check your reading technique using the instructions for household appliances or a manual for housewives. The best option is short stories about nature, animals, seasons.
Tips for Improving Reading Technique
Don't be discouraged if your test results aren't up to par. But what really needs to be done is to put more diligence and not be lazy to practice. You can seek help from specialists or deal with the child on your own. But just remember that you need to do at least 15 minutes every day.
There are many exercises to improve reading technique:
- reading the same text several times in a row with a gradual increase in pace;
- "buzzing reading" - daily five minutes of reading in a low voice;
- "gibberish" - the use of texts in which some of the letters are written upside down;
- "word search" - an exercise to search for a specific word in the text;
- exercise with syllabic tables.
This is just a part of the exercises to improve your reading skills. There are also recommendations for working on literacy, expressiveness, understanding the meaning of what is read:
- if there are problems with diction, you should focus on tongue twisters;
- in order for the child to better understand the meaning of what he read, ask him to retell texts more often, make plans, draw illustrations for any passage;
- Poems are most suitable for improving the expressiveness of reading. Only you need to recite them not quietly and calmly, but loudly and emotionally.
It is believed that the speed of reading should be comparable to conversational speech. This opinion is shared by both distinguished teachers and young innovative teachers. On average, 120-150 words per minute - it was to this pace that the human articulatory apparatus adapted over several centuries of evolution. Of course, such indicators are applicable for middle and high school students, but this does not mean that they should not be strived for.
