Great Books for Beginning Readers
Experts pick their favorite titles for early elementary-schoolers.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
On the worst of days, kids can take solace in the fact that everyone has terrible times. Learn more.
All About Frogs by Jim Arnosky
Dive into the pond for this lively (and factual) look at a favorite amphibian. Learn more.
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
Shoot for the stars with a girl who dreams of starring in the school play. Learn more.
Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger
Everything changes when your best friend moves away. Learn more.
Anansi the Spider: A Tale From the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott
Discover how the moon ended up in the sky in this Caldecott-honored retelling of a West African traditional tale. Learn more.
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
Celebrating family love, this Caldecott Honor book shows how a mother, grandmother, and child come together after they lose their possessions in a fire. Learn more.
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Celebrate what makes you unique in this story about a mouse with an unusual name. Learn more.
Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
Live large on Birdwell Island in this favorite story about friendship and doing your best. Learn more.
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Share this tribute to friendship and self-identity with your own child, who simultaneously seeks comfort and independence. Learn more.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
A lost button leads to lovable adventures for a bear who longs for a home. Learn more.
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Five funny, tender tales speak volumes about the power of friendship. Learn more.
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Bid good night to the animals, but make sure they go to sleep! Learn more.
If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff
See how easily things can get out of hand in this best-selling tale of consequences.
Miss Nelson Is Missing by Harry Allard
When the misbehaving kids in Room 207 face an awful substitute, they learn to appreciate their own teacher. Learn more.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
Featuring stunning illustrations, this African Cinderella story proves that beauty is only skin deep. Learn more.
Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet by James Howe
A beginning chapter book about a family dilemma that will ring true with young grade-schoolers. Learn more.
Snow Day by Lynne Plourde
Explore a winter wonderland with wide-eyed characters that play across the pages of this exuberant book.
Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews
What can you do with a group of dots? This dynamic book offers inspired counting practice. Learn more.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
Laugh out loud at the wolf's account of what really happened. Learn more.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
A tiny caterpillar "eats" his way through the book to become a butterfly. Learn more.
11/22/06
