Book Suggestions for Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade Reading Level

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

Betsy-Tacy Books by Maud Lovelace

1. Betsy-Tacy
2. Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown
3. Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill
4. Betsy-Tacy and Tib

Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard

The Borrowers by Mary Norton

Cobblestreet Cousins Series by Cynthia Rylant

1. In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
2. A Little Shopping
3. Special Gifts
4. Some Good News
5. Summer Party
6. Wedding Flowers

Cubby in Wonderland by Frances Joyce Farnsworth

(*1)Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

(*1)Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Series by Maj Lindman

1. Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the New Dotted Dresses
2. Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Little Dog
3. Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Strawberries  
4. Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Bake a Cake

Freddy the Detective Series by Walter R. Brooks

1.  Freddy the Detective
2. Freddy Goes Camping
3. Freddy and the Ignormous
4. Freddy's Perilous Adventure

Irish Red by Jim Kjelgaard

Lentil by Robert McCloskey

(*1)One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey

(*1)Mr. Putter and Tabby Series by Cynthia Rylant

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

The Orphan Train Series by Arleta Richardson

1. Across the Border
2. Looking for Home
3. Prairie Homestead
4. Whistle-Stop West  

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame

(*1)Snipp, Snapp, Snurr Series by Maj Lindman

1. Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Big Surprise
2. Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Gingerbread
3. Snipp, Snapp, Snurr Learn to Swim

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

Toot & Puddle by Holly Hobbie

Twig by Elizabeth Orton Jones

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Resources:

Veritas Press- www.veritaspress.com

http://resource2.veritaspress.com/Resources/2011_Reading_Contest/Reading_List_K-2.html

*1-Favorite read aloud books of the Carlson Family

Updated 7/25/11 kpc