Children fiction Books
1. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: A classic story about a caterpillar who eats his way through a variety of
foods before becoming a butterfly. The simple language and repetitive structure make it
perfect for beginners.
2. “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric
Carle
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: This book is great for learning basic vocabulary through repetition and
rhyme, featuring different animals and colors.
3. “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by James Dean and Eric Litwin
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: Pete the Cat’s adventures are told in simple language with a catchy,
repetitive phrase, helping reinforce language patterns.
4. “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: A collection of short stories about the friendship between Frog and Toad.
The language is simple, and the stories are charming and easy to follow.
5. “The Little Red Hen” (Various Authors)
Genre: Folk Tale
Description: A classic folk tale about a hen who asks for help from her friends to make
bread. The repetitive structure makes it easy to understand and remember.
6. “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: This book uses simple language and pictures to describe the adventures of
dogs doing various activities, making it ideal for A1 level readers.
7. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: The story of a mischievous rabbit and his adventures in Mr. McGregor's
garden. The language is slightly more complex but still accessible for beginners.
8. “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: A fantasy tale about a boy named Max who travels to the land of the Wild
Things. The language is imaginative yet simple, making it a great read for beginners.
9. “Spot Goes to the Farm” by Eric Hill
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: Spot the dog explores a farm, and the book's simple text is perfect for early
learners.
10. “Dr. Seuss's ABC” by Dr. Seuss
Genre: Children's Fiction
Description: A fun and playful book that introduces the alphabet with simple, rhyming
words, making it enjoyable and educational.
US Elementary school 1st Grade books list
1. “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
Description: A classic story of a mischievous cat who brings chaos and fun into a
children's home.
2. “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss
Description: A humorous book about trying new things, featuring simple, repetitive text
and engaging illustrations.
3. “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White
Description: The story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named
Charlotte. It’s slightly advanced but often introduced in early grades.
4. “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel
Description: A collection of stories about the adventures and friendship between Frog
and Toad.
5. “Elephant and Piggie” Series by Mo Willems
Description: A series featuring Elephant and Piggie, known for their simple, humorous,
and engaging stories perfect for beginning readers.
6. “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B.B. Alston
Description: A story about a young girl who discovers a magical world while searching
for her missing brother. This book is more advanced and might be suitable for 2nd
graders but is popular.
7. “The Berenstain Bears” Series by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Description: Books about the everyday adventures of the Bear family, dealing with
themes like family, friendship, and problem-solving.
8. “Pete the Cat” Series by James Dean and Eric Litwin
Description: Stories about Pete the Cat’s adventures and his positive attitude, featuring
simple text and colorful illustrations.
9. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” Series by Norman Bridwell
Description: The adventures of Clifford, a giant red dog, and his owner Emily Elizabeth.
The stories are fun and easy to understand.
10. “Henry and Mudge” Series by Cynthia Rylant
Description: The adventures of a young boy named Henry and his large dog, Mudge.
The stories are simple and engaging.
11. “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen
Description: A beautifully illustrated book about a father and child who go out searching
for owls in the moonlight.
12. “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
Description: The story of a young boy named Peter who experiences the wonders of a
snowy day.
Math books
1. "The Grapes of Math" by Greg Tang
This book uses clever rhymes and puzzles to encourage children to think creatively about
math.
2. "One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale" by Demi
A story that introduces the concept of multiplication and exponential growth in a way that
is easy for young children to understand.
3. "Ten Apples Up On Top!" by Dr. Seuss
A fun and silly book that introduces counting and simple addition.
4. "Mouse Count" by Ellen Stoll Walsh
A simple story that teaches counting and subtraction in a playful way.
5. "The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins
A story that introduces the concept of division through the sharing of cookies.
6. "Anno's Counting Book" by Mitsumasa Anno
A beautifully illustrated book that encourages children to explore counting, number
recognition, and basic arithmetic.
7. "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
A humorous book that helps children see how math is all around them in everyday
situations.
8. "Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" by Lois Ehlert
A counting book with bright, bold illustrations that introduce addition in a fun and
engaging way.
9. "How Big Is a Foot?" by Rolf Myller
A story that introduces measurement and the concept of standard units in a creative way.
10. "Each Orange Had 8 Slices: A Counting Book" by Paul Giganti Jr.**
This book explores multiplication and addition in everyday situations.
