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Books, resources, and literacy support for reading levels that grow with your child December 2025 |
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by Taryn Painter
Joe needs to find something to share for Show and Tell. What will he bring? This book focuses on the vowel teams oa, ow, and oe. Find more vowel team practice books here. |
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by Bob Barner
A group of dogs drive a variety of vehicles, stopping to let a flock of ducklings cross the street. |
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Jump!: The Sound of J by Cynthia AmorosoSimple text and repetition of the letter 'j' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. Find more books in the series here. |
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Drive It! Fix It!by Larry Dane BrimnerAce has built her own go-kart, but when she is ready for a test run it will not start, and she has to figure out what part is missing--and then in the middle of the race something else goes wrong. Check out the rest of the series here. |
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Jack Gets Zapped! by Mac BarnettOn rainy days, Jack loves nothing more than playing video games. But when lightning strikes and Jack finds himself trapped inside his favorite game, will he find a way out before it's game over? Find more in the series here. |
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Ty's Travels: Lab Magic by Kelly Starling LyonsTy and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Read about the rest of Ty's Travels here. |
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Early Readers For readers starting to read on their own with longer sentences and more advanced storylines. |
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Earthquake!by Marion Dane BauerUsing simple text and illustrations, this book describes what causes earthquakes. |
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Reina Ramos Works It Out by Emma OtheguyReina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like her mami and abuela-plus Reina has the perfect headband for the costume! But when her best friend Nora picks Frida first, Reina doesn't know what to do. Who will she dress up as now? Read more about what Reina's up to here. |
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Meet the Dinosaurs by DKSome dinosaurs are fast. Some are tall. Some have horns and spikes! Which dinosaurs would you like to meet? |
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Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water by Kimberly DertingVivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a big storm hits her town. But why does the beach look so different than before? Vivi and her friends will have to ask a lot of questions, learn about erosion, and conduct experiments to find out. See more science in action with Libby, Vivi, and Cece here! |
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Built for Speedby Vicky FangLayla and the Bots are eager for Blossom Valley's upcoming go-kart race, but one racer, Tina, needs their help to build a cart with hand-controls and other special features. Catch up with the rest of Layla and the Bots' adventures here. |
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Yasmin the Writer by Saadia FaruqiYasmin struggles with Ms. Alex's assignment to write an essay about her hero until she realizes that her hero is someone very close to her. See more of Yasmin's adventures here. |
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What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First-Grade Education by E. D. HirschWhat will your child be expected to learn in the first grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these all-important questions and more. Filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering discussion, this volume of the acclaimed Core Knowledge Series presents the sort of knowledge and skills that should be at the core of a challenging first-grade education. |
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