Fun Reads for 1st & 2nd Grade
All titles may be found in Beginning Readers (E), except as noted.
Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie
Adler, David A.
When a friend’s cookie comes up missing at lunchtime Cam Jansen uses her
photographic memory to solve the mystery.
A Ghost Named Fred
Benchley, Nathaniel
When George takes shelter from a storm he meets a new friend and hunts for
treasure.
Sid and Sam
Buck, Nola
Sam has to figure out how to stop Sid’s singing in this silly book for first
readers.
My Brother, Ant
Byars, Betsy
When Ant has to deal with monsters under the bed and writing to Santa he
finds it’s useful to have an older brother.
Minnie and Moo Go Dancing
Cazet, Denys
Cow friends, Minnie and Moo, decide to dress up and attend a party at the
farmer's house.
Chang’s Paper Pony
Coerr, Eleanor
In San Francisco during the 1850's gold rush, Chang, the son of Chinese
immigrants, wants a pony but cannot afford one until his friend Big Pete finds a
solution.
The Mystery of King Karfu
Cushman, Doug
Picture Book (E) Cushman 1996
The great detective Seymour Sleuth and his assistant Muggs journey to Egypt
to search for a missing stone chicken, an important clue to the location of the
Lost Treasure of King Karfu.
On My Way
De Paola, Tomie
JB DePaola DePaola 2001
The author relates childhood memories, including his baby sister's illness,
a trip to the beach with his cousins, and learning to read in first grade.
The Titanic, Lost - and Found
Donnelly, Judy
J 910.9163 Donnelly 1987
Read about the sinking of the Titanic and how Robert Ballard found its
remains many years later.
Pirate School
Dubowski, Cathy East
At Pirate School, Pete learns to fight it out, but when he and a classmate
find the treasure at the same time, pirate rules don't seem to work.
A Class Play with Ms. Vanilla
Ehrlich, Fred
When Ms. Vanilla’s class stages the play "Little Red Riding Hood" even the
teacher has a part.
Aliens for Lunch
Etra, Jonathan and Stephanie Spinner
J Etra 1991
When their bag of microwave popcorn explodes and a space alien emerges,
Richard and Henry join him on a top secret interstellar mission to save the
desserts of the universe.
Wild, Wild Hair
Grimes, Nikki
Tisa and her mother face the task of braiding Tisa’s hair before school starts
Monday morning.
Bunny Riddles
Hall, Katy and Lisa Eisenberg
J 818.5402 Hall 1995
Tickle your funny bone with this collection of riddles about some fuzzy
friends.
Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!
Hoff, Syd
Danny shares his 6th birthday with a large and unusual friend.
Horrible Harry in Room 2B
Kline, Suzy
J Kline 1997
Harry likes to do horrible things, but Doug discovers it’s still fun being
his friend.
Frog and Toad are Friends
Lobel, Arnold
Frog and Toad share stories, swimming, and a button hunt in this tale about
two best friends.
Fox Outfoxed
Marshall, James
When Fox tries to outsmart his family and friends some of his plans
backfire.
The Grandma Mix-Up
McCully, Emily Arnold
Young Pip doesn't know what to do when two very different grandmothers come
to baby-sit, each with her own way of doing things.
Suddenly!
McNaughton, Colin
Preston the pig unknowingly matches wits with a hungry wolf.
Why Benny Barks
Milgrim, David
A child describes the possible reasons why Benny the dog barks.
No Fighting, No Biting!
Minarik, Else Holmelund
Sometimes Rosa and Willy behave like the two little alligators in the
stories Cousin Joan tells.
Nina, Nina, Star Ballerina
O’Connor, Jane
Nina creates a problem for herself when she tells her friends that she will
be a star in the upcoming ballet performance and they misunderstand her.
The Teeny Tiny Woman
O’Connor, Jane
When a teeny tiny woman takes home a teeny tiny bone from the graveyard she
must answer to the voice that demands its return.
Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy
Amelia Bedelia’s lemon meringue pie helps make amends after she mixes up a
list of house cleaning instructions.
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Park, Barbara
J Park 1997
Junie B. comes up with her own unique solution when friends convince her there
is a monster under her bed.
A Friend for Dragon
Pilkey, Dav
Dragon makes an unusual friend, loses him, and learns that sometimes the
future holds unexpected gifts.
The Outside Dog
Pomerantz, Charlotte
Marisol’s grandfather does not like stray dogs, but her persistence and the
charm of one skinny mutt win him over.
The Copper Lady
Ross, Alice and Kent
After helping Monsieur Bartholdi build the Statue of Liberty, a Parisian
orphan stows away on the ship carrying the statue to America.
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
Rylant, Cynthia
Henry’s cousin Annie doesn’t like Mudge’s kisses or Henry’s messy room, but
Henry comes up with an activity that they can all enjoy together.
Poppleton
Rylant, Cynthia
Poppleton the pig makes a friend, reads a library book about adventure, and
helps a sick friend.
Scary Stories to Read When It’s Dark
Seven stories from familiar authors to give beginning readers the chills.
Nate the Great
Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman
Nate the Great, a junior detective, helps his friend Annie find her missing
picture.
Dust for Dinner
Turner, Ann
After losing their farm, Jake’s family moves west from Oklahoma during the
Great Depression. They learn to live on the road and keep each other’s spirits
up until they can find a new home.
Commander Toad and the Voyage Home
Yolen, Jane
Commander Toad and his crew set the "Star Warts" vessel on a course for home
but end up at an unexpected destination.
Prepared by Youth Services Staff
12/2001
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