Grade 1

Meet Drake. He's a vampire! He sneaks around at night. He likes to drink blood! But don't scream. Drake's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a caring girl. Little brothers can be such a pain! Especially when they get special treatment. Can Imani put her jealousy aside to help out her family? Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a curious girl! Imani has fun at her slumber party until she hears a strange noise—maybe a ghost! But then she keeps hearing the noise night after night.… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a creative girl! It's Science Fair time! Imani wants to win, but she needs to find an idea that can beat the crowd-favorite volcano. Can Imani think… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an ambitious girl! After Imani sees the trash that litters her local beach, she decides to organize a clean up. But everyone she tells about it doubts that… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica con confianza! ¡Casi es la hora del gran recital de música! Imani desea que su interpretación en el piano sea bella, pero continúa tocando las notas Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a confident girl! It's almost time for the big music recital! Imani wants to play the piano beautifully, but she keeps hitting the wrong notes. How will… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica simpática! Cuando Imani conoce a su nueva compañera de clase, decide hacer algo bueno por ella. Solo que no está segura de qué. ¿Puede Imani… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica valiente! Imani y sus amigas desean vestirse como superheroínas para el Festival de Otoño de la escuela. Pero ella no logra encontrar una… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a compassionate girl! When Imani gets to know her new classmate, she decides to do something nice for them. She's just not sure what. Can Imani figure out… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a resilient girl! It's bad enough that Imani had a slow start to her research project. But when disaster strikes the night before it's due, she's really in Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica resiliente! Ya es bastante malo que Imani haya comenzado su proyecto de investigación con lentitud. Pero cuando ocurre el desastre la noche antes a… Read More →

'Imani the tiny' the children tease her, but this young Maasai girl is determined to touch the moon. Her mother shares stories of others who have overcome challenges and managed great… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a responsible girl! Imani's family is getting a dog! But Imani struggles with the balance of caring for her new pet and having fun with friends. Can Imani… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an empowered girl! Imani's step team wants to enter the Glow Talent Show. But first they need money for the entry fee. How far will Imani go to help the… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a brave girl! Imani and her friends want to dress as superheroes for their school's Fall Festival. But she can't find a superhero that looks like her. Will Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica creativa! ¡Es el momento de la Feria de Ciencias! Imani desea ganar, pero tiene que encontrar una idea que pueda vencer al volcán, que es el… Read More →

Being big is hard. Sometimes you want to do the baby things you used to do before! In this funny journey of discovery, one little girl decides to try out being a baby again, but discovers it… Read More →

Meet Hex. She's a fairy-tale witch! Hex has magic powers. She likes to fly around and play tricks on people. But don't worry. Hex is not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories.… Read More →

Meet Connor. He's a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don't be scared. Connor's not real. He's one of the monsters you… Read More →

Meet Zeeton. It's an alien! Zeeton comes from another planet. It flies around space in a spaceship! But don't worry. Zeeton's not real. It's one of the monsters you meet in stories. It just… Read More →

Young readers will sympathize with a girl looking for her pet rabbit and a meerkat family that needs a favor from a friendly giraffe. These decodable stories will delight children while they… Read More →

Three children from other countries (Somalia, Spain, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Read More →