Books for Grade 1

The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon

Breathe new life into learning with this early childhood fiction book! This title about an adventurous chameleon helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. Foster a love of reading with this exciting book intended for year-long use.

Exploration Storytime How Does My Body Work? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime How Does My Body Work? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• My Amazing Body• Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes• Wonderous and Marvelous• My Senses• This Little Piggy• My Favorite ThingsThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of My Body. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime Who Cares for Me? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime Who Cares for Me? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• What Families Are For• Hush Little Baby• Sitting on Mama's Knee• How to Be a Friend• Friends• Buddies Like UsThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Who Cares for Me. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime How Do We Make And Explore Our World? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime How Do We Make and Explore Our World? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• This is the Way We Build• London Bridge• Tool Talk• Going Places• The Railway Train• The Way to GoThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of How Do We Make and Explore Our World. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime What Lives on Earth? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime What Lives on Earth? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• Baby Animals Grow• Old McDonald Had a Farm• Cam and Sam's Colorful Adventure• Garden Adventure• We Have a Little Garden• How Plants GrowThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for classrooms, parents, and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of What Lives on Earth. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping young readers make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime What Effects Our Planet? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime What Effects our Planet? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• Our Changing Earth and Sky• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star• Here on the Ground• Wild Weather• Wind on the Hill• Ezra Watches the WeatherThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for classrooms, parents, and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of What Effects our Planet. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping young readers make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime 48-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime 48 Book set includes titles covering the following eight themes:• Who Am I?• How Does My Body Work?• Who Cares for Me?• Where Do I Grow and Learn?• Where Do We Live?• How Do We Make and Explore Our World• What Lives on Earth?• What Effects Our Planet?These highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this comprehensive bundle provides a full year of learning and Storytime fun. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this mega set from the Exploration Storytime series!

The Sky Is Not Blue

A boy's creativity and self-confidence challenge and inspire his teacher.

Be Yourself, Like Yourself

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Sometimes When I'm Jealous

Papa and Pearl

A sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change.

B Is for Belonging

Kids learn the ABCs of belonging and expand their view of themselves and their community.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

Soulful Struttin'

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.

James Finds the Beat

Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.

Thank You, Night

Thank You, Night follows a young boy who feels squeezed" and anxious, until he hears the soft sounds of nature at his bedroom window. Called by the brushing of leaves and the tapping of branches, he ventures outdoors and immediately feels his body begin to relax. Guided by Papa, the boy takes an evening walk through nature. The two simply notice what they feel, hear, and smell-and even what they think. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with anxiety and regain balance as they interact with the world around them."

Thank You, Rain

When life doesn't go our way, it's time to practice gratitude and find our own inner harmony.Thank You, Rain follows a young girl who feels gloomy on a rainy day, until she and her brother hear the welcome sound of Dad returning home. With Dad's encouragement they all venture outdoors, despite the rain. The trio pauses to watch and listen to the raindrops, dance through puddles, and sing along to the rain's rhythm. They have so much fun, they can't wait to explore nature again-rain or shine. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with disappointment and maintain a positive outlook.

When You're the New Teacher

Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

Gender-Inclusive Schools

Help gender-expansive students feel safe, included, and affirmed at school.

Exploration Storytime Where Do We Live? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime Where Do We Live? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• One Big Community• Old Mother Hubbard• Our Community Park• My Beautiful Country• You're a Grand Old Flag• Our Country IsThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Where Do We Live. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon 6-Pack

Breathe new life into learning with this early childhood fiction 6-pack! This title about a daring chameleon helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. Foster a love of reading with six copies of this 6-pack of books and a useful lesson plan.

The Many Colors of Cam E. Chameleon

he Many Colors of Cam E. Chameleon is an engaging new addition to TCM's Exploration Storytime series, featuring the charming character Cam E. Chameleon. Designed for ages three and older, this book skillfully combines vibrant illustrations with a narrative that helps young learners identify and understand their emotions. Cam's changing colors mirror a variety of common feelings, providing a visually captivating way to explore emotions. The book introduces a memorable mantra after each emotion is presented, reinforcing social and emotional learning and encouraging children to accept and express their feelings.