Literature

Classics for Grades 1-2

Children this age will still enjoy having you read to them. You can read to them both the books for Preschool to Kindergarten and some of the books recommended for third and fourth graders to read. When they then read them themselves in third and fourth grade, it will be like meeting an old friend. Below are some recommendations of books that they can begin to read themselves.

Sammy the Seal, by Syd Hoff

Danny and the Dinosaur, by Syd Hoff

Little Bear, by Else Homelund Minarik

Little Bear's Friend, by Else Homelund Minarik

Clifford, by Norman Bridwell

Clifford's Good Deeds, by Norman Bridwell

Corduroy, by Don Freeman

Beady Bear, by Don Freeman

Curious George Flies a Kite, by H.A.Rey

Curious George, by H.A. Rey

Amelia Bedelia, by Peggy Parish

Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia, by Peggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, by Peggy Parish

Blaze Finds a Trail, by C.W. Anderson

Blaze and Thunderbolt, by C.W. Anderson

Bread and Jam for Frances, by Russell Hoban

A Baby Sister for Frances, by Russell Hoban

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