Books for Boys: Grades 1-2

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Series: Alexander

by Judith Viorst Illustrated by Ray Cruz

In this contemporary classic, veteran children's author Viorst introduces us to Alexander, a kid with an unruly crop of hair, who gets out of bed to face a day that seems to grow increasingly worse with each passing minute.

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Series: Alexander

by Judith Viorst Illustrated by Ray Cruz

Where does money go? Last Sunday, Alexander's Grandma Betty and Grandpa Louie gave him a dollar. And he was rich. There were so many things he could do with all of that money. Like buy as much gum as he wanted, or even buy a walkie-talkie, if he kept saving. But he was rich last Sunday.

Art Dog

by Thacher Hurd Illustrated by Thacher Hurd

Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, more powerful than a locomotive -- well, that' s Superman for you. But now there' s Art Dog -- a new superhero on the block -- and he' s fighting crime with a paintbrush and an unstoppable creative might.

Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile

Series: Bill and Pete

by Tomie dePaola

"A delightful romp down the Nile .... Fresh and funny...the story has laughs aplenty". -- Booklist

Clifford the Firehouse Dog

Series: Clifford the Big Red Dog

by Norman Bridwell

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford pay a visit to Clifford's brother Nero, a fire rescue dog. While learning about fire safety, Clifford unexpectedly helps out on a fire and rescues people from a burning building.

Dog Breath!: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis

by Dav Pilkey Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

Hally is a fine and loving dog with horrible breath! When Mr. and Mrs. Tosis decide to give her away, their children find ways to cure the problem-but nothing works. Until Hally catches two burglars, licks their faces, and they pass out cold! Wordplay is at the heart of this sweet, funny picture book. -Booklist

Heroes

by Ken Mochizuki Illustrated by Dom Lee

Japanese-American Donnie, whose playmates insist he be the "bad guy" in their war games, calls on his reluctant father and uncle to help him get away from that role.

How I Became a Pirate

by Melinda Long Illustrated by David Shannon

When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk — who wouldn't go along?

Kick the Football, Charlie Brown

Series: Ready to Read Level 2

by Charles M. Schulz

Charlie Brown wants to kick a football, but Lucy keeps pulling it away at the last second. After being tricked several times, Charlie Brown finally learns his lesson.

Kick, Pass, and Run

Series: I Can Read 2

by Leonard P. Kessler Illustrated by Leonard P. Kessler

"Rabbit was the first one to "hear" it. Duck was the first one to" see "it. Cat was the first one to" feel" it." But what is it?

Soccer Cousins

Series: Hello Reader

by Jean Marzollo

David travels to Mexico to watch his cousin Miguel's soccer tournament. Little does he know that he's about to join the team for the match of his life.