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Little Reader Storybook Series

Available only with Little Reader Deluxe. Made to be used with the Little Reader Learning System.

The Little Reader Storybook series is designed specifically for you to teach your child to read, and not just for reading to your child. These storybooks are designed to complement the Little Reader Learning System's English curriculum, although it may also just as easily be used as a standalone book.

These special storybooks break down the process of reading by presenting the text without an illustration before showing a gorgeous illustration of the story.

Features include:

Text and illustration presented on separate pages
More spacing between words to make it easier to see words individually
A blank flap extension designed to cover the illustrations as you direct your child's attention to the written text.

This set contains the following books:

Smiles Written by Jayne Pupek Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Lots of things you do will make your Mommy, Daddy, or the other people who love you smile. In this book, one little boy tells us all the things that make his family members - and him - happy.		Yellow Sun, Blue Sky Written by Paul Wrangles Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu A boy who loves to paint lets his imagination run wild - making the rain green, the snow purple, and the stars pink. What colors would you like to paint the world?

The Big Sky Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Kailien Singson Nature inspires awe from everyone because of its beauty. In this books, two kids tell us how much they appreciate nature.		The Cat, Rat and Bat Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Charlie Sinn The Cat, Rat and Bat is a whimsical story designed to help early readers intuitively figure out some of the rules of phonics themselves.

The Friendly Crocodile Written by Paul Wrangles Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Meet the poor crocodile always being told not to do whaterver it is he is doing. None of the animals the crocodile meets appreciate his efforts — that is, until he decides to just be friendly!		What Animals Can Do Written by Jayne Pupek Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Different animals are good at doing different things. Find out what these amazing animals can do!

What I Do Written by Faith Alessio Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu What do you do to show you're happy? What do you do to show you're sad? Find out what one little boy does to let people know what he's feeling!		Sally's Room Written by Stef Daniel Illustrated by Maxine M. Cruz Let's go take a peek in Sally's Room and find out what fun things we can play with are inside!

Jill Likes Flowers Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Jill Likes Flowers is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.		Meet the Jones Family Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Meet the Jones Family is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.

Let's Pretend! Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Kailien Singson Let's Pretend! is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.		These are the Parts of My Body Written by Crimson Courtney Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Do you know the parts of your body and what each part can do? Join this little boy as he tells us what each part of his body is called and what it can do!

I Like to Play! Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Maxine M. Cruz I Like to Play! is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.		I Like The Way Written by Paul Wrangles Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Animals' bodies look all different. Having different kinds of bodies makes animals good at different things, too. Find out what these funny animals like about themselves.

I Can Do Things! Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Maxine M. Cruz I Can Do Things! is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.		Hide and Seek Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Maxine M. Cruz Every child enjoys playing hide and seek! In this book, one little girl plays the game with her friends, having fun as she finds them, one by one.

Here is My Head Written by Paola Juarez Illustrated by Anca Delia Budeanu Can you name the parts of your head? Join this little girl as she tells us what each part of her head is called and what it is for!		Going Places Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Haren Das There are so many ways through which we get around - on a bus, in a car, and even up in a plane! In this book, one little boy tells us how he and his family members get to different places.

Friends Written by Faith Alessio Illustrated by Maxine M. Cruz One little dog is lonely... until friend after friend comes over to greet him. Soon it's a whole gang of playful, silly animals!		Day at the Zoo Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Haren Das Day at the Zoo is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.

Colors Everywhere Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Kailien Singson Colors Everywhere is a simple story designed to help early readers progress from single words to simple sentences.		Animal Sounds Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Sujit Majumder Animals make different kinds of noises - and these noises are what they use to communicate with each other. Find out how different animals say "hello!" in their own unique language!

A Pig and a Bee Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Charlie Sinn A Pig and a Bee is a whimsical story designed to help early readers intuitively figure out some of the rules of phonics themselves.		A Man and His Pet Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Charlie Sinn A Man and His Pet is a whimsical story designed to help early readers intuitively figure out some of the rules of phonics themselves.

A Bug and a Slug Written by Kyle Lucas Illustrated by Charlie Sinn A Bug and a Slug is a whimsical story designed to help early readers intuitively figure out some of the rules of phonics themselves.
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The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader

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by Megan Hungerford

July 19, 2021

Amazon / Scary Mommy

The best level 1 reading books can help your future bookworm fall in love with reading. But before you fill that bookcase full of your childhood favorites, it’s important to know that there are levels this -ish, mama. Yes, literal levels. When shopping for books for new or learning readers, you don’t want anything too easy or too difficult. You also want to be sure that it’s something that will actually hold their attention and get your LO interested in books (hopefully enough to want to continue reading on their own). It’s a lot to take into consideration! While filling up a bookshelf with the classics may be an understandable first instinct, it’s important to get what you’re child will both enjoy and learn from.

“Let your child’s library be determined by what they want to read. Building reading fluency is all about practice. And if your child is reading what appeals to them, they will want to read more and more,” advised Rachel Matson, the associate editor at Scholastic. “Passion for the book is more important than if your child is reading above or below level. ”

That’s right. It doesn’t matter if the book is about ponies, pirates, or Olaf the Snowman — as long as they want to read it!

What is a level 1 reader?

Generally, there are five different categories (I Can Read, Ready to Read, Hello Reader, Step into Reading, and Brand New Readers) and four easy reader levels (Levels 1-4), each with various subcategories for different ages. Level 1 readers are usually around five or six years old, the age most children begin kindergarten. Unfortunately, there isn’t one set of industry standards across publishers that categorizes level 1 reading books. (Which makes this hella confusing for us parents). However, all the best level 1 reading books have the same characteristics: a simple vocabulary with familiar high-frequency words, repetition, and illustrations that support the text on every page. Shira Stein, a New York-based literacy specialist and tutor, gave Scary Mommy a little insight:

“Most publishing companies issue some version of early leveled readers. And these books can be very helpful in supporting your child learning to read because they are written with this specific audience in mind,” recommends Stein.

The Five Finger Rule

But how do you know if that level 1 reading book is right for your reader? Stein recommends using the Five Finger Rule! “If your kiddo opens a book and runs into 5+ unfamiliar words, that book is too hard. But zero unknown words is too easy,” Stein explains. So, it’s best to find a sweet spot in the middle. A book that has 2-3 new words per page is perfect for your learning reader.

I know that seems like a ton of info, mama — but don’t worry. We’ve sifted through all the leveled easy reading books from different publishing houses to collect the best level 1 reading books that are actually easy to read. Check them out below!

The Best Level 1 Reading Books

'Hello, Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover!' by Norm Feuti

Scholastic Books’ Associate Editor Rachel Matson recommends “this cute-as-can-be sleepover story which is all about having empathy for your friends,” as one of her top level 1 books. Part of the Scholastic early reader line Acorn, Hello Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover! is the second of the five book series. The Acorn book line features easy to read text, a short story format, and captivating tales illustrated in full color. “Perfect for kids just learning to read. They have age-appropriate humor (no crude/gross humor), good grammar, and are relatable for young kids. Three to seven year-olds will enjoy them (and their parents). The hide-and-seek part is a big favorite” said one happy Amazon customer.

$4.99

'Jump' by David McPhail

Jump into reading with this high quality, guided reading level A book by David McPhail. Part of the award winning early reading series from Holiday House, the book features acclaimed author-illustrators that create compelling narratives with simple text and gorgeous original artwork. McPhail uses cozy watercolor illustrations to depict kids and animals leaping in the air with this beginner book perfect for early kindergarten. “Awesome book,” reviews one happy customer on Amazon. “I love how even though these books are for beginning readers the illustrations and books are just as rich as higher level ones!”

$7.99

'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman

This classic beginner’s book written by P.D. Eastman—edited by Dr. Seuss—features silly dogs zipping around town in everything from a car to rollerskates. With so many fun-loving characters, it’s no wonder why this beloved book has been a favorite for generations. One Amazon customer reviews, “from colors and numbers and locations, to the time of day, basic temperature, and size comparisons, there are lots of learning moments in this book. But I think it’s the fun illustrations and simple humor that has kept us coming back to Go, Dog, Go!” Kids of all ages (and reading abilities) will giggle when they hit the classic line “I do not like your hat” (which is so humorously met with a frosty “goodbye”). And parents will rarely tire of sharing this classic with their kiddos.

$4.99

'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler

Chosen as a best book of 2020 by the Chicago Public Library, the Frog and Dog series is guaranteed to elicit giggles from the whole family. The first story in the series, Frog Meets Dog, tells how the two characters first encounter grows into friendship while also highlighting the importance of showing kindness. Perfect for fans of Hop on Pop, the simple text features repetitive rhyming texts allowing early readers to quickly recognize the cadence of the book while sounding out words. “We love this book!” said one Amazon customer. “Such a fun, easy reader that also shows kids it’s important to be kind. The fun and silly illustrations are perfect for all kids learning to read!”

$4.99

'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce

What’s more exciting than scoring a goal? Finally reading a book all on your own — obviously! That is exactly what author Terry Pierce captures in this truly beginner book for the sports-loving kid. Simple sentences chocked full of alliterations and word families makes this a book little learners will enjoy reading again and again. “This is a cute book with easy to learn words and nice illustrations. Definitely coming back for more of this brand,” raved an Amazon customer. This Step 1 book from the Step into Reading series is ideal for a 4 to 6 year old who knows their alphabet and can’t wait to start reading!

$4.99

'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems

Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with all 25 titles in one complete set by author- illustrator Mo Willems. Any new reader will love giggling their way through the side splitting and always heartwarming adventures of these two wonderful friends. The set includes teacher favorites like There is a Bird on Your Head! and Today I Will Fly!, and come highly recommended by New York City based reading specialist, Shira Stein. “My favorite books for the beginning reader age group include anything by Mo Willems, but especially the Elephant and Piggie books.” states Stein. But don’t forget how much parents love them too! One parent on Amazon reviews, “My daughter loves Elephant and Piggie books. The stories are hilarious, and the characters are kind and friendly. The best part is that the books use simple vocabulary and my daughter for the most part can read them on her own.”

$99.99

'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler

“A must-have for any child with siblings,” recommends Rachel Matson, Associate Editor at Scholastic. The first book of the hit Fox Tails series features brother and sister Fritz and Franny, and their highly imaginative bedtime routine that ends up looking a lot like sibling shenanigans. Any young reader with siblings and only children who pine for a larger family will respond to the rambunctious stories with vivid illustrations. “A marvelous read,” reviews one customer on Amazon. “The story and the illustrations are both charming and imaginative. Includes a drawing tutorial and a “What’s your story” prompt to keep the story going.”

$4.99

'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls

Part of the Penguin Books Young Readers series, this level 1 book explores what happens when an ice cream cake gets overloaded with too many ingredients. Ann Ingalls masterfully crafts a story that is not only appropriate for young readers, primarily ages 4-6, but tells it with easy-to-read text full of short and simple words. “These Penguin Young Readers are what I think of as a true Level 1, for the kid who is just putting everything together and starting to read. It’s such a great feeling for my little man to be able to read the whole book himself. This is the first book my son ever read all by himself, and it’s probably my favorite out of this series,” said a parent reviewer on Amazon.

$9.33

'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley

Created specifically for four to five year olds who are just starting to read by recognizing sight words and sounding out CVC words (consonant vowel consonant words such as ‘cat’ and ‘fan’). These books focus on the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words (also known as star words or high frequency words) that kids are taught to memorize in their early reading journey. One parent reviews on Amazon, “I bought Level 1, 2, and 3, and my son loves them! The biggest win is that these books, coupled with his few lessons on sight words, have enabled him to quickly be able to start recognizing these words and actually reading full sentences!”

$13. 46

'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry

Here is Big Bunny is a visual treat for young readers. Steve Henry creates a cute and captivating story while changing just one word on each page to help budding readers gain confidence and momentum. And during the entire story, there are more than 150 adorable animal characters involved in their everyday city life to enjoy, while hints of Big Bunny are seen behind trees and through windows. “Delivers more every time you look,” said one Amazon customer. “Bursting with energy, the colorful city scenes are filled with animal characters engaged in fun activities. There’s a lot for children to discover, including the mystery of the shapes seen moving between the pages. The text is short, simple, and just right for beginning readers.”

$4.99

'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt

By now we know that representation matters. And that is why we love the Princess Truly books from Scholastic’s Acorn series. Princess Truly features a little girl who has magical curly hair. In Off I Go!, she uses her magical curls to travel the world while making arctic friends. And in I am a Super Girl, Princess Truly uses her magic locks to actually become a superhero! Talk about girl power! This easy to read, highly entertaining book series will not only inspire our young female readers, but teach boys that girls are just as strong as they are. One mom on Amazon reviews, “This is a great story book! My kiddo says ‘Mommy, she has my hair!’,” How awesome is that?

$4.99

First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)

The first little readers pack contains 25 unique eight-page stories that build early reading confidence at just the right level for your developing reader. The books feature simple text, picture clues, and decodable words that will help your child find success in reading with adorable stories about everything from dinosaurs to pizza. “My kindergartener was struggling to use the tools available to beginner readers (e.g. picture clues and sounding out words), so I bought this set for more practice at home,” reviews one parent on Amazon. “The past couple of weeks, I have seen significant improvement at home, and her teacher reported this morning that they’ve also seen improvement at school.” Is your little one totally new to reading? Or are they more advanced? The First Little Readers Parent Packs are also available in guided reading levels A through level G-H.

$13.59

Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book

Does your kiddo love cracking a joke? Or maybe they just love giggling at the punchline. Either way, if your kids like to laugh (and quite frankly what little one doesn’t), then Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book is the perfect level 1 book for your house. The 32-page colorful easy reader features the beginning of a joke on one page with the punchline on the back. One parent on Amazon reviews, “My five year old’s favorite book. If you have an early reader, this is the book you need! My daughter has read this book so much that she has memorized every single joke! It gives her big belly laughs as well as great confidence to read to others. This one is all five stars!”

$3.99

'Moo Dog' by David Milgrim

Get ready to have fun with a zany dog and bird duo who like to moo. Although the other animals are confused by these mooing animals, the book ultimately rings through with the timely theme of shamelessly being who you are (and having a blast doing it). One parent said, “This has been a great reader for my kindergartner. He was tired of repetitive books. This one is more of a short story using a variety of sight words. A lot of the pages look like a comic book style, my kid definitely thought that was fun.” Get ready to have the whole house mooing with the adorable tale of Moo Dog!

$3.99

'Cat Days' by Alexa Andrews

“Wonderful for hesitant readers,” said one parent in Amazon reviews. “My child can read, but is hesitant to do so. This book gave her confidence to read. We checked it out at the library so many times I surprised her with her very own copy. Happy Girl!” The adorable easy reader follows the story of an orange tabby cat as she moves through her day. She learns where the best place to sit is, makes a new friend, and in the end curls up to a nice long nap. A great easy reader with sweetly simple illustrations that make this one of the best confidence building level 1 books on the list.

$3.99

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'Hello, Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepov...

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'Jump' by David McPhail

$7. 99

'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman

$4.99

'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler

$4.99

'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce

$4.99

'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems

$99.99

'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler

$4.99

'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls

$9.33

'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley

$13. 46

'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry

$4.99

'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt

$4.99

First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)

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Readers' diary -this is a book or notebook, into which you can record the main ones. ideas of the books you read, their content, the statements of the characters that you remember, and much, much more. In some schools, teachers ask students to use them to work in reading and literature classes. Someone decides to keep records on their own. Even adults can use this idea to remember what they read. You can, for example, count the number of books you have read and indicate the time you spent on it.
This notebook will teach its owner to analyze works, highlight the main and secondary in the plot, understand what the author wanted to say. This is how reading skills develop. And at any moment you can read the records made in the past. Compare your impressions of the re-read book with those that you got when you first read it. Understand that now you look at the work in a different way.
Such work will help the child to better remember the basic information about the book - the name of its creator, the plot, the main characters. If he participates in contests and quizzes, it will be easier for him to remember this data.
A notebook with notes will also come in handy for those who themselves try to compose poetry and prose. You can make notes about the techniques used by the authors to interest the reader, to impress him. You can also argue with them in absentia, develop ideas that this or that writer considered not very important.
Parents will have the opportunity to control the process of children's reading. Moms and dads will be able to figure out which genres and directions are more interesting for the child, and, if necessary, adjust his choice by offering works of other genres.
It is important to understand that this is not extra work. This is a way to learn how to draw conclusions and become not just a consumer of the text, but a thoughtful lover of fiction.

Solar books: a reader's diary for the summer

Reviewer Kovtun Tatiana Anatolievna

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September 15, 2021

Brighten up your summer with some good stories. We have compiled a list of good literature for kids - with these books you can take the crumbs while traveling, in the country or just at home in "non-walking" weather.

For the smallest: books from one to three years old

Rotraut Summer Book

Susanna Berner

A warm and cheerful big picture book that will captivate the child with events, interesting objects and situations taking place in the summer town. You can look at the pages with the whole family, for sure everyone will discover special details: “Where are the children going?”, “What interesting things are hidden in the apartment on the third floor?” or “What is the cat doing on the railing?”.

This is a great tool to teach your little one to retell stories and tell stories. In addition, bright spreads will be a great help for speech therapy classes. At the end of the "Summer Book" are collected the names of the characters and clues about what you and your baby will find.

The day I met the whale

Benji Davis

A touching story about saving a baby whale. The protagonist of the book is a little boy named Nick, who lives by the sea with his fisherman dad and six cats. By the way, cats are especially fun to count while reading. The spreads of the book are decorated with deep, kind and lively illustrations. Despite the uncomplicated plot, a very important topic is raised in the story: the feeling of loneliness that a child can experience when parents leave for work. And, of course, you need to talk about this with a crumb.

This book will tell the kid about love, care and friendship.

Gingerbread and Dumpling. Seven colors of summer

Irina Zartaiskaya

Meet Chipmunk Gingerbread and Badger Varenik. In the story of Irina Zartaiskaya, friends decide to draw summer, talking about art, sweets, marmalades and other sweets along the way.

This book will introduce your child to the colors of the rainbow. Games and surprises are hidden in the illustrations, and the situations that the characters face will be understandable to the child.

Confident toddlers: from three and older

Postman mouse holidays

Marianne Dubuc

A cruise on an ocean liner, a journey through the desert, a picnic in the mountains, a flight in a hot air balloon and even parking on an ice floe - everything seems to fit in the story of the postman Mouse.

The postman Mouse loves his job very much and does not part with it even during the summer holidays. Together with his family, he goes on a trip, along the way delivering letters and parcels to the heroes of the story, whom he planned to meet during the trip.

It will be interesting for kids to get acquainted with the outside world, nature and animal houses. And the easy style of narration will appeal to crumbs who master independent reading.

Through the forest

Christian Dorion

The book tells about how trees grow and how they become a forest, how deciduous forests differ from tropical and coniferous ones. Kids will get acquainted with the natural resources of our planet, peep at the bats that hid in the trunks, and if they listen and dream well, they will hear the flapping of the wings of an eagle flying over the Amazon.

"Through the Forest" is a fascinating guide for children on environmental issues, a guide to the world of amazing facts and rare species of animals. And the book also tells about how to plant a tree: try to repeat it with the baby in the country or in the yard.

How to find the constellations

Hans Augusto Rey

Discover the beauty of space with your baby - just look at the summer night sky. A proven fact: if you climb on the shoulders of an adult, the stars seem a little closer. And to become a real connoisseur of astronomy and help your child develop their imagination, take the book “How to find the constellations” into service – even adults will be interested in flipping through its pages.

Classic children's illustration Hans Augusto Rey has collected easy-to-remember diagrams of the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, maps of the starry sky, poems and myths.

Little reader books

Books for Young Readers | Baby Reading Books

Little Reader Storybook Series

Features include:

This set contains the following books:

Smiles

Yellow Sun, Blue Sky

The Big Sky

The Cat, Rat and Bat

The Friendly Crocodile

What Animals Can Do

What I Do

Sally's Room

Jill Likes Flowers

Meet the Jones Family

Let's Pretend!

These are the Parts of My Body

I Like to Play!

I Like The Way

I Can Do Things!

Hide and Seek

Here is My Head

Going Places

Friends

Day at the Zoo

Colors Everywhere

Animal Sounds

A Pig and a Bee

A Man and His Pet

A Bug and a Slug

Videos of Babies and Toddlers using Little Reader

Storybooks

The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader

What is a level 1 reader?

The Five Finger Rule

The Best Level 1 Reading Books

Books Readers' diaries: paper, electronic and audio books

See also:

Solar books: a reader's diary for the summer

For the smallest: books from one to three years old

Rotraut Summer Book

The day I met the whale

Gingerbread and Dumpling. Seven colors of summer

Confident toddlers: from three and older

Postman mouse holidays

Through the forest

How to find the constellations

Learn more