Kids
Great Books for First Graders
First Grade readers are all over the place in terms of reading level. That's why the library's suggested reading list for this grade is combined with kindergarten and includes books for grown-ups to read to kids, books for kids just starting to read, and books for kids who are reading a bit more independently. Browse the reading lists below to find some great suggestions. You can place holds right from the online list or ask a staff member if you need help finding anything!
Eerie Elementary series
Eerie Elementary is one scary school! Eerie Elementary seems to be falling down around the students and teachers.
Julian's Glorious Summer
When his best friend, Gloria, receives a new bike, seven-year-old Julian spends the summer avoiding her because of his fear of bikes.
Bad kitty series
Bad Kitty is about a housecat named Kitty, who often wreaks havoc about her owner's home.
The 13th Street series
Each story in this hilarious and scary new series is designed to set independent readers up for success—with short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and progress bars at the end of each chapter!
Victor Shmud series
Meet Victor, a total expert in everything (except Guy Who Cleans Up Bedrooms) With his confidence, imagination, and trusty sidekick Dumpylumps (who happens to be a duck), there's no telling what trouble he'll get into.
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote
Sofia is put in charge of overseeing a fair election for a class pet, but first the Questioneers must learn about elections and good journalism--and remember that being a community matters most. Includes facts about the Delano Grape Strike, presidential elections, journalism, and the importance of voting.
The Secret of the Painted House
When her family moves from Chicago to the country, nine-year-old Emily is drawn to a mysterious playhouse she finds in the woods and soon meets its sad, lonely inhabitant.
Ivy and Bean series
Ivy, a quiet intellectual girl, and Bean, a rambunctious wild girl, become fast friends despite their differences and initial reluctance to like each other.