Grades
1 - 2
Guided Reading Level I List
Fiction and nonfiction favorites for students in grades 1-2 as they progress to Guided Reading Level I.
With longer and more complex stories, multisyllable words, and longer sentences and paragraphs, these Level I titles will add depth and variety as you build your Guided Reading collection. Featuring classroom favorites like Eric Carle and Todd Parr to just the right mix of fact-packed nonfiction, this list is curated to encourage close reading and comprehension with books just right for both Guided Reading group instruction and independent reading for grades 1-2.
Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to add to the garden's bounty!
When Fly Guy joins Buzz's class on a trip to a flyswatter factory, it's the "best field trip ever!"
Join a brave family as they head off in search of bears in this classic depiction of the beloved children's rhyme.
Featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book embraces differences in a unique way.
This book introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.
Penguins slide on their tummies and swim in the sea! A funny, bouncy, informative introduction to the world of penguins.
Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation.
Some kids have dogs and some kids have cats, but Buzz has a pet fly! The first book of the hilarious series.
One very happy pig–one bubbly bathtub. Everything is perfect until nine more join in.
At a fancy hotel dinner, Fly Guy gets into some trouble–and the restaurant's soup!
This year Henry and Mudge are out to make the best Mother's Day lunch ever.
In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street–all the way to her country on a map of the world.
The letters of the alphabet come to life and dance across the pages in this electrifyingly colorful picture book.
Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him. Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food.
A humorous edition of this traditional tale highlighted with cartoon illustrations.
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her— from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical!
When some children each receive a handful of seeds from their mother, they plant them and wait to see what will grow.
Clap along with silly monkey, stamp with enormous elephant, and roar out loud with lion!
Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles.
When three friends take off on a lovely spring morning, they have no idea where the day will lead them. Together, they explore the beauty nature has to offer.
When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place: the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too!
From celebrated and beloved picture book author and artist Keven Henkes comes a curious kitten and a suspenseful adventure just right for the very youngest.
This book shows how different mother animals, from anteaters to sloths, carry their babies.
A gentle reminder to embrace differences, be thankful, love one another, and be yourself.
Favorite author Eric Carle uses vibrant collage and repetitive text to introduce young readers to a very busy little spider.
