Schaefer, Carole Lexa. “Monkey and Elephant” books.
Two smart friends who like the same things.
Willems, Mo. “Elephant and Piggie” books.
Two very different animals are best friends.
Suggestions for 1st Grade
PICTURE BOOKS
Arnold, Tedd. A Pet for Fly Guy.
Read more books by this author.
Bluemle, Elizabeth. Tap Tap Boom Boom.
Also read My Father, the Dog by this author.
Chabon, Michael. The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man.
A young superhero describes his awesome powers.
EASY JUVENILE FICTION
Greene, Stephanie. “Princess Posey” books.
School stories about a first grader.
Javaherbin, Mina. Soccer Star.
A Brazilian boy dreams of being a soccer star.
Kochalka, James. “Johnny Boo” books. (Graphic Novels)
Adventures of a boy and his pet ghost.
McDonald, Megan. Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid.
Read more heroic books by this author.
Scieszka, Jon. Battle Bunny.
Dempsey, Kristy. A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina’s Dream. A sweet story? No way!
Also read Surfer Chick by this author.
Hodgkinson, Leigh. Troll Swap.
Also read Goldilocks and Just One Bear by this author.
Lloyd-Jones, Sally. Poor Doreen: A Fishy Tale.
Read more books by this author.
NON FICTION
J 500 Mason. Motion, Magnets and More: The Big Book of Primary
Physical Science.
Answers some tricky questions.
Reagan, Jean. How to Babysit a Grandma.
Also learn How to Babysit a Grandpa.
J 516.15 Campbell. Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in
Nature.
Also read Wolfsnail – J 594.3 CAM.
Wells, Rosemary. Stella’s Starliner.
Read more books by this author.
J 531.14 Chin. Gravity.
Read more books by this author.
Willis, Jeanne. Boa’s Bad Birthday.
Read more books by this author.
J 597 Zobel. Eels. (Blastoff! Readers) (Beginner)
Read more in the “Oceans Alive” series.
BEGINNER
J 598.1564 Gray. Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?
Why does this bird stay so quiet and still while sitting on her eggs?
Adler, David A. “Young Cam Jansen” books.
A clever detective with a great memory.
Gantos, Jack. “Rotten Ralph” books.
The world’s most rotten cat.
Harper, Charise Mericle. “Adventures of Wedgieman” books.
This hero is great at flying, lifting and helping people.
Heilbroner, Joan. A Pet Named Sneaker.
Also read Robert the Rose Horse by this author.
Marshall, James. “George and Martha” books.
The friendship between two wise hippos.
Minarik, Else Holmelund. “Little Bear” books.
A favorite bear has many adventures.
Rylant, Cynthia. “Mr. Putter and Tabby” books.
Adventures of a man and his cat.
J 811 Muth. Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons.
Stretch your mind with twenty six haikus.
J 944.361 Rubbino. A Walk in Paris.
Also read A Walk in London – J 942.1 RUB.
To find books in Talking Books format, search the Maryland State
Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped catalog at
http://webopac.klas.com/talkingbooks/md or call 1-800-9649209. MCPL also has audiobooks and Large Type Books. If this
booklist is needed in another format, call 240-777-0959 or email
[email protected].
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library