1. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein.
Shel Silverstein's collection of poetry was first published in 1981 as a book of poems for children. The classic of a book includes unique individual drawings by Silverstein himself!
2. There's A Wocket in my Pocket! by Dr. Seuss.
Another great classic by Dr. Seuss about a boy that goes through his house meeting new creatures! This simplistic books allows readers to explore the nature of rhyming words. The pronouncing of the words due to rhyming will really help readers develop fluency!
3. Goose on the Loose by Phil Roxbee-Cox.
An illustrate easy reader that introduces word families and includes a comical story to decode words easily. Included is word list on the back cover of all of the words used, and an introduction to phonics, phonemes, and regular and irregular words.
4. Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel.
This story of two friends offers students a chance to observe friendship at it's best. Frog and Toad will guide students on a journey about the fondness of friendship.
5. From Tadpole to Frog by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld.
This nonfiction book about frogs offers a chance for children to learn all about the life cycle of a frog. From a jelly egg to a tadpole with a tail, then to a full grown frog with four legs!
6. No More Homework! No More Tests! by Bruce Lansky.
This book of poems includes the funniest school poems ever heard! With poems written by Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, Bruce Lansky, etc.
7. Frog on a Log by Phil Roxbee-Cox.
Frog on a Log is book made for children are wanting to learn the -OG word family. This book is a great beginning reader for students who enjoy a clever and funny story!
8. The Napping House by Audrey Wood.
The Napping House is a story about a boy, his grandmother, and their pets being woken up by a persistent flea. There's a mouse on top of a cat, a cat on top of a dog, a dog on top of the boy, and the boy is on top of the grandmother. However, the flea bites the cat and causes everyone else to fall - like a domino effect.
9. One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth.
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote is a rhyming book with Cat in the Hat to guide early readers through the process of voting - primarily in the American presidency. Children explore the principles of democracy, how political parties are created, why Election Day is held in November, etc.
10. How to Read a Story by Kate Messner.
How to Read a Story is a book that helps readers - step by step - learn to become a reader. With the steps of finding a book, grabbing a reading buddy, and to finding a book, Messner playfully and movingly illustrates how readers can grasp their love and nurture their love for reading and storytelling.
