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1st Grade1st Grade<div class="ExternalClassCF11A8BA21194B26AB1984B9D6DF952C">​Every child progresses at his or her own rate when learning to read. This list includes picture books meant for grown ups to read aloud, as well as a few "beginning readers." When picking books for your child to read, keep in mind the "five finger" test – have your child read a page aloud, if he misses more than five words on a page, the book may be too challenging. Keep it fun, don't let your child get frustrated.<br><br>​<br></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A pig, a fox, and a boxA pig, a fox, and a boxFenske, Jonathan, author, illustrator.6386750Book9780593432655https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=A%20Pig,%20a%20Fox,%20and%20a%20Box&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jonathan%20Fenske&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=78
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!Willems, Mo, author, illustrator.6274196Book9781484799673https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=An%20Elephant%20and%20Piggie%20Biggie!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Mo%20Willems&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=92
Attack of the 50-foot Fly GuyAttack of the 50-foot Fly GuyArnold, Tedd, author, illustrator.5765533Book9781338566260https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Attack%20of%20the%2050-Foot%20Fly%20Guy!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tedd%20Arnold&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=61
Biscuit loves the parkBiscuit loves the parkCapucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957- author.5542599Book9780062436184https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Biscuit%20Loves%20the%20Park&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Alyssa%20Capucilli&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=69
Cork & Fuzz : wait a minuteCork & Fuzz : wait a minuteChaconas, Dori, 1938-4104802Book9780670014811 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Cork%20and%20Fuzz:%20Wait%20a%20Minute&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Dori%20Chaconas&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=73
Crown : an ode to the fresh cutCrown : an ode to the fresh cutBarnes, Derrick D., author.5064533Book9781572842243https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Crown:%20An%20Ode%20to%20the%20Fresh%20Cut&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Derrick%20Barnes&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=63
Don't throw it to Mo!Don't throw it to Mo!Adler, David A., author.4074895Book9780670016310 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Don%e2%80%99t%20Throw%20It%20to%20Mo!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=David%20Adler&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=58
Hawk risingHawk risingGianferrari, Maria, author.5116056Book9781626720961https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Hawk%20Rising&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Maria%20Gianferrari&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=80
In the pastIn the pastElliott, David, 1947- author.5084548Book9780763660734https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=In%20the%20Past&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=David%20Elliott&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=77
Little Witch Hazel : a year in the forestLittle Witch Hazel : a year in the forestWahl, Phoebe, author, illustrator.6404812Book9780735264892https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Little%20Witch%20Hazel&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Phoebe%20Wahl&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=88
Liz's pie in the skyLiz's pie in the skyBarkley, Callie, author.6420405Book9781534487123https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Critter%20Club&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Callie%20Barkley&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=62
Lubna and PebbleLubna and PebbleMeddour, Wendy, author.5593274Book9780525554165https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Lubna%20and%20Pebble&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Wendy%20Meddour&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=84
Maybe tomorrow?Maybe tomorrow?Agell, Charlotte, author.5623460Book9781338214888https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Maybe%20Tomorrow?&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Charlotte%20Agell&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=59
NeitherNeitherAnderson, Airlie, author, illustrator.5064270Book9780316547697https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Neither&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Airlie%20Anderson&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=60
Red : a crayon's storyRed : a crayon's storyHall, Michael, 1954- author, illustrator.4060145Book9780062252074 (trade bdg.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Red:%20A%20Crayon%e2%80%99s%20Story&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Michael%20Hall&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=81
Rise of the earth dragonRise of the earth dragonWest, Tracey, 1965- author.4091113Book0545646243https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Dragon%20Masters&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tracey%20West&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=90
Splat the Cat and the obstacle courseSplat the Cat and the obstacle courseDriscoll, Laura, author.6274384Book9780062697165https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Splat%20the%20Cat%20and%20the%20Obstacle%20Course&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Laura%20Driscoll&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=75
Ten rules of the birthday wishTen rules of the birthday wishFerry, Beth, author.5544495Book9781524741549https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Ten%20Rules%20of%20the%20Birthday%20Wish&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Beth%20Ferry&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=79
The big honey hunt,The big honey hunt,Berenstain, Stan, 1923-3495449Book0394800281https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Big%20Honey%20Hunt&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Stan%20Berenstain&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=65
The book with no picturesThe book with no picturesNovak, B. J., 1979-4050290Book9780803741713https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Book%20With%20No%20Pictures&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=B.%20J.%20Novak&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=85
The cot in the living roomThe cot in the living roomBurgos, Hilda Eunice, author.6304874Book9780593110478https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Cot%20in%20the%20Living%20Room&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Hilda%20Eunice%20Burgos&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=68
The day you beginThe day you beginWoodson, Jacqueline, author.5380740Book9780399246531https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Day%20You%20Begin&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jacqueline%20Woodson&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=93
The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to readThe oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to readHubbard, Rita L., author.5868726Book9781524768287https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Oldest%20Student&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Rita%20Lorraine%20Hubbard&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=82
The school is alive!The school is alive!Chabert, Jack, author.4062735Book9780545623926 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Eerie%20Elementary&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jack%20Chabert&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=72
The un-friendship braceletThe un-friendship braceletMaker, Martha, author.5098847Book9781534409088https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Craftily&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Martha%20Maker&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=83
The very impatient caterpillarThe very impatient caterpillarBurach, Ross, author, illustrator.5586487Book9781338289411https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Very%20Impatient%20Caterpillar&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Ross%20Burach&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=67
TrumanTrumanReidy, Jean, author.5727686Book9781534416642https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Truman&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jean%20Reidy&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=86
What this story needs is a pig in a wigWhat this story needs is a pig in a wigVirján, Emma J., author, illustrator.2574399Book9780062327246https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=What%20This%20Story%20Needs%20is%20a%20Pig%20in%20a%20Wig&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Emma%20Virjan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&term3=juvenile&relation3=ALL&by3=KW&bool2=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=87