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Suggested Reading List: Grades 1-2: Easy Readers & Chapter Books

Please note that some items are in the Children's New/Popular section.

Easy Readers & Chapter Books

Please note that some items may be in the Children's New/Popular section. JE books are Juvenile Easy Readers. JF is Juvenile Fiction.

Early Chapter Books (JF)

The Notebook of Doom by Troy Cummings (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Cum [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9780545493222
Publication Date: 2013-06-25
Bo's Magical New Friend: a Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #1) by Rebecca Elliott (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Ell [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338323320
Publication Date: 2019-12-26
Eva's Campfire Adventure: a Branches Book (Owl Diaries #12) by Rebecca Elliott (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Ell [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338298697
Publication Date: 2019-12-26
Super Rabbit Boy Powers up! a Branches Book (Press Start! #2) by Thomas Flintham (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Fli [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338034738
Publication Date: 2017-05-09
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale; Dean Hale; LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Hal [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781532142208
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
The Ruby Princess Runs Away (Jewel Kingdom #1) by Jahnna N. Malcolm; Janee Trasler (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Mal [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338565676
Publication Date: 2020-05-05
Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #1) by Maddy Mara
Call Number: J Fict Mar [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338680638
Publication Date: 2021-05-04
Pug Blasts off: a Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1) by Kyla May (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict May [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338530032
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Saving the Sun Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #2) (Library Edition) by Tracey West; Damien Jones (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Wes [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9780545646260
Publication Date: 2014-11-25

Early Chapter Books(JF), continued

Mermicorns #1: Sparkle Magic by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen; Vivien Wu (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Bar [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9780593308738
Publication Date: 2021-05-04
The End of Orson Eerie? a Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #10) by Jack Chabert; Matt Loveridge (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Cha [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781338318562
Publication Date: 2019-06-25
The Haunted House Next Door by Andres Miedoso; Victor Rivas (Illustrator)
Call Number: J Fict Mie [Early Chapter Books]
ISBN: 9781534410381
Publication Date: 2017-12-12

Nonfiction

National Geographic Readers: Adorable Animals (Level 2) by Mary Quattlebaum
Call Number: J 590 Qua
ISBN: 9781426372728
Publication Date: 2022-10-18
National Geographic Readers: Sharks! by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Call Number: J 597.3 Dri
ISBN: 9781426372704
Publication Date: 2022-10-18
Dolphin or Porpoise? by Mari C. Schuh
Call Number: J 599.53 Sch
ISBN: 9781644876978
Publication Date: 2022-08-01
How to Eat in Space by Helen Taylor; Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 629.442 Tay
ISBN: 9780316367745
Publication Date: 2023-10-31
Sheepology by Ilaria Demonti; Camilla Pintonato (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 636.3 Dem
ISBN: 9781797222431
Publication Date: 2023-04-25
Discover all there is to know about sheep in all of their woolly mammal glory.
Look and Cook Snacks by Valorie Fisher
Call Number: J 641.5 Fis
ISBN: 9781662620447
Publication Date: 2023-10-10
Simple picture recipes allow kids, even those who don't read, to follow along step by step. Featuring 19 snacks, these recipes teach essential kitchen skills, introduce new flavors, and guide young cooks as they discover creativity in the kitchen.

Wonderbooks (JE)

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher by James Dean (Illustrator); Kimberly Dean
Call Number: JE WBK Dea
ISBN: 9780062404282
Publication Date: 2021
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream by Rob Scotton (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE WBK Dri
ISBN: 9780062294197
Publication Date: 2021
What Is Inside THIS Box? (Monkey and Cake) by Drew Daywalt; Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)
Call Number: WBK JE Day
ISBN: 9781338143867
Publication Date: 2021

Easy Readers (JE)

Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors by James Dean (Illustrator); Kimberly Dean
Call Number: JE Fict Dea
ISBN: 9780062868459
Publication Date: 2020-07-07
Clark the Shark Gets a Pet by Bruce Hale; Guy Francis (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE Fict Hal
ISBN: 9780062912558
Publication Date: 2020-11-10
Gigi and Ojiji by Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE Fict Iwa
ISBN: 9780063208063
Publication Date: 2022-05-03
Pinkalicious and the Pinkadorable Pony by Victoria Kann (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE Fict Kan
ISBN: 9780062840486
Publication Date: 2020-06-02
Reina Ramos Works It Out by Andrés Landazábal (Illustrator); Emma Otheguy
Call Number: JE Fict Oth
ISBN: 9780063223103
Publication Date: 2022-09-20
Curious George by Bethany V. Freitas
Call Number: JE Fict Rey
ISBN: 9780876172902
Publication Date: 2019-06-01
Poppleton in Summer: an Acorn Book (Poppleton #6) (Library Edition) by Cynthia Rylant; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE Fict Ryl
ISBN: 9781338566765
Publication Date: 2023-05-02
Fox at Night by Corey R. Tabor (Illustrator)
Call Number: JE Fict Tab
ISBN: 9780062977076
Publication Date: 2021-03-02
I'm on It!-Elephant and Piggie Like Reading! by Andrea Tsurumi
Call Number: JE Fict Wil
ISBN: 9781368066969
Publication Date: 2021-05-11

Last Updated: Feb 19, 2024 4:34 PM
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Tags: Chapter Books, Easy Readers, First Grade

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