My five year old kid is in kindergarten and has started to read level 1 books. She has now mastered the sight words and is well on her way to reading. She now picks up books and read some of the level 1 books on her own. This has only happened, however, because she started learning with just the right books.

Before we get to our list of the best books for beginning readers, there’s one thing you should know. There are a lot of good books in the market to select as per your kid’s understanding at present.

We tested out a Bunch of kindergarten books, and in my opinion, those that had simple stories really kept her engaged and she learnt better.

When it comes to beginners , the more times your child reads a book, the more he will hone and sharpen his skills, and the more his fluency improves. Since practice is key when it comes to reading, repetition is awesome. Hence , these are some books we think, worth trying for.

1. All set to Read-A Phonic Reader-Level 1- Phonics Readers by Om Books Editorial Team

This series is a collection of 6 books that teaches different kinds of word sounds through amazing stories. Let your imagination take flight as it enhances your phonemic awareness at the same time!

These books help the child to understand letters through their respective sounds and distinguish between consonant and vowel sounds. It makes a child familiar with the spellings and aids in the retention of simple words.

The stories are in simple language, and each page consists of vibrant illustrations that hold the curiosity of a child and motivate him/ her to learn and have fun simultaneously.

2. Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek! (Step into Reading) by Tad Hills

Rocket, Bella, and Owl are playing hide and seek! Game after game, Rocket gets found first, which makes for hurt feelings. Seeing as their friend is down, Bella and Owl come up with a plan to make the game fun again!

With its simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this Rocket book about solving problems, which they can ready all by themselves!

We love this one for it’s ease, but also for the way it champions books!

3. Very First Sight Words Sentences Level 1 by Dreamland Publications

Sight words are many of the most frequently used words in English like “I”, “the”, “at”, “and” “so”, and many more. Sometimes referred to as high-frequency words these are commonly used words and repeated in any text. Perfect for ages 4 and up ‘Very First Sight Words and Sentences Level – 1 Book’ has –
• Big, easy-to-read 55 most-used words
• Supporting sentences to make children confident readers
• Bright, colourful and engaging images
• Attractive design perfect for guided reading

Example sentences, colourful pictures make this book friendly and encouraging. As kids progress through each lesson, they familiarise themselves with sight words and strengthen their spelling skills.

Colouring the stars given for every word and sentence after reading reinforces learning, boosts confidence, and help kids see their progress in real-time.

My daughter likes this book so much as it contains a number of words familiar to her, & some sight words & when these are combined into sentences with pictures alongside, it makes it even more appealing!

On top of that there are a number of stars at the bottom of each page that can be colored as & when the child finishes reading each sentence- instant gratification!

4. Cat Traps – Picture Book by Molly Coxe

This is a cute beginning reader book. It follows a cat, who is trying to catch something to eat.

This book has very simple sentences and snappy illustrations that make it a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading.  

5. The Adventures of Otto Collector’s Set, by David Milgrim

We absolutely love this set of six books about Otto the Robot and all of his great adventures! This is the perfect starter collection for new readers who are beginning to master sight words and decode words all on their own.

This beautiful boxed set contains six stories about Otto and his adventures on Earth. Beginning readers will love David Milgrim’s funny and easy-to-read text.

This boxed set includes:
See Otto
See Pip Point
Go, Otto, Go!
Swing, Otto, Swing!
See Santa Nap
Ride, Otto, Ride!

6. Dancing Dinos Go to School, by Sally Lucas

Two Dancing Dinos love to jump right out of the book they are in and make mayhem wherever they end up- in this case, a library and a classroom!

Great rhyme, fun theme and silly all around. The Dancing Dinos are a hit in our house!

My nephew is a huge dinosaur fan. He is on the Autism spectrum and can be very difficult at times to get him to read or focus. He loved this book and can now perfectly read.

7. Fox the Tiger, by Corey R. Tabor

This is my favorite of all the early readers we’ve read to date, about a fox who really wishes he were a tiger instead. Clever, fun and with an awesome message to boot. This book is a Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

It revolves around a fun-loving, mischievous Fox who wishes to be a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!

Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever?

In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.

8. One Hundred Shoes (Step into Reading) by Charles Ghigna

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.

It is an adorable little story with super cute illustrations, but teaches a lot in the process. I love the way it introduces the concepts of division and multiplication in a very simple way (i.e. do you buy your shoes in two sets of fifty, or five sets of twenty?).

9. Mac and Cheese, by Sarah Weeks and illustrated by Jane Manning

Macaroni and cheese are best friends forever, but they are as different as night and day! This odd couple will make kids laugh out loud and remind them that friends don’t have to be exactly the same. It’s being there for each other when it matters most that is truly important! Love its repetitive, rhyming narrative!

10. Silly Milly, by Wendy Cheyette Lewison

This entire book is a riddle, one that will puzzle and challenge your kids the whole way through. Why does Miss Milly like what she likes?

This one makes our list of best easy readers for the way it gets kids thinking and problem solving, and for its lively, detailed illustrations that kids can pore over for hours!

Hope you like our recommendations of books for Early Readers. Grab some of these books, and watch your kidos thrive! Happy reading!