Best Books for 1st Grade

Made for parents and educators of first graders, typically ages 6 to 7, this page gathers books for a year when many children begin reading simple sentences on their own. Picture books remain a favorite for shared reading, while early readers with short chapters, playful dialogue and supportive illustrations give new readers a chance to try pages by themselves.

The page starts with award-winning books, followed by subject collections and a full list of titles suited to this grade. Treat the grade range as a starting point; children grow as readers at their own pace, and a favorite book read many times is time well spent.