Chapter Books For 1st Graders
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For kids who love animals, this sweet series is the perfect place to start. Short, simple stories will keep students engaged while teaching life lessons.
A favorite with readers, these funny stories star a boy and his goofy friends. With fewer words per page, these books are easy to read and great for reading-aloud practice.
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew
The first five books in this illustrated chapter book series are now available in a paperback boxed set. Nancy Drew and her best friends, George and Bess, help solve mysteries around their hometown in this introductory mystery series that is perfect for the youngest readers.
Nancy, Bess and George are invited to classmate Deirdre Shannon’s slumber party. When they get there, the girls discover that Nadine has lost a Hollywood-themed doll from the City Girls line. The three girls look for clues and find Madison Foley’s bag with orange buttons in one of the pictures posted on Deirdre’s website. They go to Madison’s house and ask if she has the doll.
Alien in My Pocket
Ever since Amp, a four-inch-tall alien, crash-lands through Zack McGee’s bedroom window, his life has never been the same. He’s convinced that an alien invasion is on the horizon—but when the invaders’ weapons turn out to be more ticklish than terrifying, Zack discovers that it’s up to him to protect his alien friend from the world—and vice versa! With plenty of illustrations, a page-turning plot, and fun science facts, this chapter book series is sure to be a blast! 2015-2016 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner.
This audiobook contains a bonus, do-it-yourself science experiment! It mixes Common Core-aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with hilarious stories that children will love.
Zoey the Magician
Zoey Redbird is smart, curious and has a deep-rooted moral compass. She keeps a science journal and her special Thinking Goggles help her solve problems. She and her sassy cat Sassafras help sick magical creatures.
This is a great series for kids who want to learn about the world around them. Each story is personalized with your child’s name and teaches scientific method through hands on explorations. Plus, they get to count along as Zoey runs experiments, promoting numeracy in a fun, engaging way.
Penny the Mouse
If students are ready to move beyond picture books, these easy Chapter books for 1st graders from Kevin Henkes offer a gentle transition. Follow Penny, a cute little mouse who goes on modest adventures. This series is great for reading-aloud practice, too!
The beloved Amelia Bedelia series is back in this set of short, funny stories. The illustrations are rich and colorful. These stories also address learning challenges in a sensitive way, which is helpful for students who are struggling. This best-selling set offers a fun introduction to chapters and longer pages of text. Books are laid out like a graphic novel and feature lots of images and text boxes on each page.
Hedgehog’s Big Adventure
Hedgehog’s Big Adventure follows brave little Hazel who sneaks out to explore the world beyond her hedge home. This beautiful hardback book includes sweet illustrations and charming tale that will encourage kids to be brave. It also makes a great bedtime story, especially when paired with a Jellycat hedgehog soft toy!
This animal comedy isn’t perfect, but it’s a fun family film that’ll be appreciated by younger viewers. The mistaken-identity humor is cute enough, but it gets the details wrong (like that hedgehogs are nocturnal, and they can’t throw their spines like porcupines). Despite those flaws, this movie will be enjoyable for kids.
Nate the Detective
For kids who love to solve mysteries, this book will be a favorite. Kids can follow along with Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, as they try to solve each mystery. This is a great book for transitional readers, as the text is very straightforward and not as dark or ominous as many other chapter books.
Fans of Amelia Bedelia will love this series. The young versions of the beloved character are full of silly humor and word play. The story also reflects on learning challenges in a relatable way. Kids will love the colorful illustrations and short sentences on each page.