Our Favorite “First Readers” Books

 The very first books that the girls read were BOB Books and Dash Into Learning Books.  I’ll treasure those first little reads forever and ever.  After they mastered those books, I knew I had to light the spark to hopefully ignite their love of reading.  The first books we offer our children have to be captivating enough to keep their attention but also not so challenging that their confidence dims.  Such a fine balance!

I want to share our favorites and hope you will share yours! 

Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel 

Biscuit’s Neighborhood by Alyssa Satin Capucilli 

Little Bear by  Elsa Holmelund Minarik

Paddington Boxed Set by Michael Bond 

Frog and Toad Collection by Arnold Lobel 

Owl At Home by Arnold Lobel 

Go Dog, Go! by P. D. Eastman 

Grasshopper on the Road by Arnold Lobel 

Best Friends for Frances by Russell Hoban 

Small Pig by Arnold Lobel 

Are you my Mother? by P. D. Eastman 

Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff 

Mouse Tales by Arnold Lobel 

The Best Nest by P. D. Eastman 

Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes 

Uncle Elephant by Arnold Lobel 

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff 

Be sure to have a look at our First Chapter Book and Middle Grade Novel recommendations as well!

What would you add to the list?

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