{"id":3686,"date":"2021-12-20T23:22:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T23:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3686"},"modified":"2021-12-20T23:22:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T23:22:55","slug":"awesome-picture-books-for-first-graders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/awesome-picture-books-for-first-graders\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Awesome Picture Books for First Graders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Check out these fun-tastical&nbsp;picture books&nbsp;for&nbsp;first graders!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get your&nbsp;young reader&nbsp;on the path to reading? It\u2019s fun exploring the myriad of&nbsp;picture book&nbsp;options available, and it\u2019s a great step toward preparing them for more difficult texts like&nbsp;chapter books&nbsp;as they progress to&nbsp;second grade&nbsp;and higher. Whether your kid is already in&nbsp;first grade&nbsp;or preparing to enter grade school, these&nbsp;book recommendations&nbsp;will get \u2018em hooked and spark their joy of reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these awesome&nbsp;picture books&nbsp;for&nbsp;first graders&nbsp;on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\">&nbsp;Epic<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"picture-books-for-first-graders-on-epic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picture Books&nbsp;for&nbsp;First Graders&nbsp;on Epic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"super-red-riding-hood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/13515317\/super-red-riding-hood\">Super Red Riding Hood<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Claudia D\u00e1vila<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 &amp; under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This adorable take on the traditional folk tale is the perfect primer for kids preparing for grade school. Asked by her mother to pick some berries,&nbsp;little girl&nbsp;Ruby dons her red cloak and ventures into the dark woods. She tells herself she is not afraid because she is \u201cSuper Red Riding Hood!\u201d She\u2019s convinced she\u2019s got nothing to be afraid of, though, because she\u2019s \u201cSuper Red Riding Hood!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruby has lots of adventures rescuing dolls and snails, but then she encounters a wolf! Will her superhero skills save the day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this&nbsp;read-aloud&nbsp;version of the classic tale of Red Riding Hood, fun and excitement jumps from every page. Your 1st grader will learn to appreciate the value of bravery, generosity and compassion from the words and illustrations of Claudia D\u00e1vila.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/13515317\/super-red-riding-hood\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Super-Red-Riding-Hood.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture Books for First Graders: Super Red Riding Hood\" class=\"wp-image-3691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Super-Red-Riding-Hood.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Super-Red-Riding-Hood-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Super-Red-Riding-Hood-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"where-the-wild-things-are-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15883969\/where-the-wild-things-are\">Where the Wild Things Are<\/a>&nbsp;(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Maurice Sendak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Maurice Sendak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a04-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>After Max scares the dog, makes a mess and yells at his mother, Max gets sent to bed without his supper. While still in his wolf costume (though it isn\u2019t&nbsp;Halloween), Max realizes his bedroom is turning into a jungle and soon ends up on an island of fearsome wild things. Will&nbsp;Max run away? Who will save him from the monsters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This enduring classic&nbsp;children\u2019s book&nbsp;remains one of the&nbsp;favorite books&nbsp;of many adults today. It&#8217;s a&nbsp;great story&nbsp;about the vivid imagination of children and the unconditional love of parents. It teaches that monsters are not always bad, being king is not always good and you&#8217;re never too tough for your family&#8217;s love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a more immersive experience, check out the animated version of this&nbsp;great book&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\">Epic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15883969\/where-the-wild-things-are\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/where-the-wild-things-are-.png\" alt=\"Where the Wild Things Are\" class=\"wp-image-3692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/where-the-wild-things-are-.png 396w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/where-the-wild-things-are--320x404.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"giggle-giggle-quack-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15968405\/giggle-giggle-quack\">Giggle, Giggle, Quack<\/a>&nbsp;(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Doreen Cronin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Betsy Lewin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>What happens when Duck gets hold of a pencil? This silly sequel to the award-winning book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15773980\/click-clack-moo-cows-that-type\">Click, Clack,&nbsp;Moo: Cows That Type<\/a>,\u201d will have your&nbsp;1st-grade&nbsp;kid squirming with laughter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmer Brown is going on vacation and leaves his brother Bob in charge of the farm . Farmer Brown leaves handwritten instructions and tells him to follow them to the letter, but before he goes, he warns Bob: \u201ckeep an eye on Duck. He\u2019s trouble.\u201d Unfortunately&nbsp;for Bob, he didn\u2019t take the warning seriously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon, the hens, pigs and cows are having the time of their lives with pizzas, bubble baths and movie nights. How did Duck do it? Will Farmer Brown find out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/video\/28113857\/giggle-giggle-quack\">Giggle, Giggle, Quack<\/a>\u201d is also available as an animated&nbsp;read-aloud&nbsp;book&nbsp;on Epic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15968405\/giggle-giggle-quack\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Giggle-Giggle-Quack.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture Books for First Graders: Giggle, Giggle, Quack\" class=\"wp-image-3688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Giggle-Giggle-Quack.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Giggle-Giggle-Quack-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Giggle-Giggle-Quack-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"goodnight-goodnight-construction-site-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15975071\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site\">Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site<\/a>&nbsp;(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Sherri Duskey Rinker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a05-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The big, tough trucks are getting ready to go to sleep after a hard day\u2019s work at the construction site. &nbsp;Each snuggles down on their dirt heap: Bulldozer and Excavator settle in, Cement Mixer as a blanky and Crane Truck is cozy with his Teddy bear. &nbsp;Dump Truck starts snoring but soon pipes down. The day is done; turn off the light. Great work today. Now, shh, goodnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;children\u2019s book&nbsp;is a&nbsp;rhyming&nbsp;bedtime story that is sure to be a hit with truck-loving tots, filled with fun illustrations, gentle, soothing&nbsp;rhymes&nbsp;to inspire sleep. If the big trucks need sleep, so do energetic kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger kids who aren&#8217;t yet ready to read might enjoy the animated storybook version of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/video\/28187183\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site\">Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site<\/a>\u201d as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15975071\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site-audiobook.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site-audiobook.png 396w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site-audiobook-320x404.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"first-grade-stinks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/11395529\/first-grade-stinks\">First Grade&nbsp;Stinks!<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Mary Ann Rodman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Beth Spiegel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>It was the&nbsp;first day of school, and Hayley was sure when she stepped off the school bus with her&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend&nbsp;Ryan that&nbsp;first grade&nbsp;would be just as much fun as kindergarten. But right away she saw that things were going to be a lot different, and not in a good way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, there were too many desks, no share time, only one recess and a lot less time to play. Hayley new teacher doesn\u2019t smile as much as her kindergarten teacher did and her stories abruptly stop before they reach the end. Exasperated, Hayley decides she&#8217;s had enough. She blurts out in front of the whole class, \u201cFirst Grade&nbsp;Stinks!\u201d Will she get in trouble?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kid will relate to Hayley&#8217;s struggle and learn a valuable lesson about coping with big feelings during times of big change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/11395529\/first-grade-stinks\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/First-Grade-Stinks-Written-by-Mary-Ann-Rodman-.jpg\" alt=\"Best back-to-school books: First Grade Stinks! Written by- Mary Ann Rodman\" class=\"wp-image-3313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/First-Grade-Stinks-Written-by-Mary-Ann-Rodman-.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/First-Grade-Stinks-Written-by-Mary-Ann-Rodman--320x404.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"follow-that-frog\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/84148253\/follow-that-frog\">Follow That Frog!<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Philip C. Stead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Matthew Cordell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a05-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a stranger knocking on the door and Sadie&#8217;s eccentric Great-Aunt Josephine refuses to go the door. Instead she embarks on a rambling tale of her encounter with a giant frog that swallowed the son of Admiral Rodriguez when she was in the jungles of Peru! Great-Aunt Josephine has been following that frog around the world ever since, but little does she know, he&#8217;s the stranger at the door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quirky and ridiculous tale is the third in a trilogy of award-winning&nbsp;picture books&nbsp;for&nbsp;first graders. The illustrations by Matthew Cordell hilariously add to the fun, with details that you and your&nbsp;first grader&nbsp;will love exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/84148253\/follow-that-frog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Follow-That-Frog.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture Books for First Graders\" class=\"wp-image-3687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Follow-That-Frog.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Follow-That-Frog-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Follow-That-Frog-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"owen-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15748427\/owen\">Owen&nbsp;<\/a>(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by:&nbsp;Kevin Henkes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by:&nbsp;Kevin Henkes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is the story of a little mouse named Owen who brings his blanky, Fuzzy, everywhere. While his attachment to Fuzzy was fine at home, now he&#8217;s starting school for the\u00a0first time, and his parents won&#8217;t let him bring Fuzzy with him. Or can he? With gentle humor and sweet storytelling, this charming tale will show kids with comfort objects of their own will see themselves in Owen and take comfort in the cleverly happy ending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/audiobook\/15748427\/owen\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Owen.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture Books for First Graders: Owen\" class=\"wp-image-3689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Owen.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Owen-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Owen-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pig-and-cat-are-pals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/64334679\/pig-and-cat-are-pals\">Pig and Cat Are Pals<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Douglas Florian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Douglas Florian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a05-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Pig and Cat are great friends, and do everything together. They swim, bike, read and more. But one day, Pig sees that Dog has a kite, and Pig and&nbsp;<em>Dog<\/em>&nbsp;start playing together. Cat starts to feel left out. What will happen now that Pig has a new friend? Will Cat be all alone, or can they all be friends? This simple take on friendship can teach&nbsp;first-grade&nbsp;readers&nbsp;that making lots of friends is fun. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this one, check out other Douglas Florian books on Epic for the same age range: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/82967260\/the-wonderful-habits-of-rabbits\">The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/82972815\/the-curious-cares-of-bears\">The Curious Cares of Bears<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/64334679\/pig-and-cat-are-pals\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pig-and-Cat-Are-Pals.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture Books for First Graders: Pig and Cat Are Pals\" class=\"wp-image-3690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pig-and-Cat-Are-Pals.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pig-and-Cat-Are-Pals-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pig-and-Cat-Are-Pals-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"other-recommendations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Recommendations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some more of the best&nbsp;first-grade&nbsp;books? Check out these picks available off our platform, most of which you can find on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"moose-goose-and-mouse\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Moose<\/strong><strong>, Goose, and Mouse<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Mordicai Gerstein, Jeff Mack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moose, Goose, and Mouse are&nbsp;best&nbsp;friends&nbsp;searching for a house, but they want different things. They decide to take the train, and the wacky friends fall into some madcap adventures. But do they ever find their perfect home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pizza-pie-snowman\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pizza Pie Snowman<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Valeri Gorbachev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinky is on his way to pick up a pizza to share with his mother one snowy day. He runs into some squirrels but he doesn\u2019t forget the toppings. However, Pinky has no idea he has turned into a snowman. Everybody else does, though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s our list of&nbsp;picture books&nbsp;for&nbsp;first graders! Want to find more fun, educational&nbsp;children\u2019s books&nbsp;that kids of all ages can enjoy? Check out our&nbsp;book list&nbsp;in this post: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-picture-books-to-read-aloud\/\">Best&nbsp;Picture Books&nbsp;to&nbsp;Read Aloud&nbsp;with Your Kids<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Check out these fun-tastical&nbsp;picture books&nbsp;for&nbsp;first graders! Want to get your&nbsp;young reader&nbsp;on the path to reading? It\u2019s fun exploring the myriad of&nbsp;picture book&nbsp;options available, and it\u2019s a great step toward preparing&hellip;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,26],"tags":[],"powerkit_post_featured":[6,4,5],"class_list":{"0":"post-3686","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-parents","8":"category-readingcorner"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>8 Awesome Picture Books for First Graders | Popular Kids&#039; Books | Epic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out these picture books for first graders to get them stoked to read and learn. 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