Ready-to-Read: Level 1 Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ready-to-Read: Level 1 books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Rain (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon1983
One Hundred Days (By: Mike Gordon,Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2003
Too Many Valentines (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Counting Race (By: Mike Gordon,Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2003
Wind (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2003
Snow (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2003
Clouds (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Playground Problem (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2004
A Tooth Story (By: Mike Gordon,Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2004
Election Day (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2004
Johnny Appleseed (By: Jane Kurtz,Mary Haverfield)
Buy on Amazon2004
Mister Bones (By: Jane Kurtz)
Buy on Amazon2004
First-Grade Bunny (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2005
The First Day of School (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2005
Doodle Dog (By: Eric Seltzer)
Buy on Amazon2005
Doodle Dog in Space (By: Eric Seltzer)
Buy on Amazon2005
Niagara Falls (By: John Wallace,Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2006
Granny Doodle Day (By: Eric Seltzer)
Buy on Amazon2006
Eloise at the Wedding (By: Hilary Knight,Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2006
The Grand Canyon (By: John Wallace,Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2006
Fall Leaf Project (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2006
Eloise and the Very Secret Room (By: Kay Thompson)
Buy on Amazon2006
The Rocky Mountains (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2006
Luck of the Irish (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2007
Mount Rushmore (By: John Wallace,Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2007
The Mighty Mississippi (By: John Wallace,Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2007
Eloise's New Bonnet (By: Hilary Knight,Lisa McClatchy)
Buy on Amazon2007
Eloise and the Big Parade (By: Hilary Knight,Lisa McClatchy)
Buy on Amazon2007
Max & Mo's First Day at School (By: Patricia Lakin)
Buy on Amazon2007
Max & Mo Go Apple Picking (By: Patricia Lakin)
Buy on Amazon2007
The Statue of Liberty (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2007
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2007
Yellowstone (By: John Wallace,Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2008
Snow Trucking!
Buy on Amazon2008
Snack Attack (By: Stephen Krensky)
Buy on Amazon2008
Pete's Party
Buy on Amazon2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully
Buy on Amazon2008
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise (By: Patricia Lakin)
Buy on Amazon2008
Earth Day (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2008
Volcano! (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2008
Flood! (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2008
Martin's Dream (By: Amy June Bates,Jane Kurtz)
Buy on Amazon2008
Earthquake! (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2009
Soccer Day (By: Alyson Heller)
Buy on Amazon2009
Picking Apples (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2009
Let's Go Skating! (By: Steve Björkman,Alyson Heller)
Buy on Amazon2009
The Spooky Tire
Buy on Amazon2009
Uh-Oh, Max
Buy on Amazon2009
Eloise's Mother's Day Surprise (By: Hilary Knight,Tammie Speer Lyon,Lisa McClatchy)
Buy on Amazon2009
Trucks (By: Stephen Krensky)
Buy on Amazon2009
Class Mom (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2009
Kat's Mystery Gift
Buy on Amazon2009
Melvin's Valentine
Buy on Amazon2009
Dizzy Izzy
Buy on Amazon2010
Olivia and Her Ducklings (By: Veera Hiranandani)
Buy on Amazon2010
Time for T-ball (By: Steve Björkman,Alyson Heller)
Buy on Amazon2010
Touchdown! (By: Steve Björkman,Alyson Heller)
Buy on Amazon2010
Trucksgiving
Buy on Amazon2010
Olivia Becomes a Vet (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2011
Giant Tortoise Adventure (By: Tina Gallo)
Buy on Amazon2011
Trucks Line Up
Buy on Amazon2011
Class Picture Day (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2011
Friday the Scaredy Cat (By: Kara McMahon)
Buy on Amazon2011
Benny Says, "Achoo!" (By: Farrah McDoogle)
Buy on Amazon2012
Butterfly Garden (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2012
Springtime in Bugland! (By: David A. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2012
Welcome to the World, Zooborns! (By: Andrew Bleiman)
Buy on Amazon2012
Summer Treasure (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2012
Meet Teddy Rex! (By: Bonnie Williams)
Buy on Amazon2012
Inch and Roly Make a Wish (By: Melissa Wiley)
Buy on Amazon2012
I Love You, ZooBorns! (By: Andrew Bleiman)
Buy on Amazon2012
Secret Santa (By: Margaret McNamara)
Buy on Amazon2012
Snowy Day in Bugland! (By: David A. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2012
Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding Place (By: Melissa Wiley)
Buy on Amazon2012
Hello, Mommy ZooBorns! (By: Andrew Bleiman)
Buy on Amazon2013
Nighty Night, ZooBorns (By: Andrew Bleiman)
Buy on Amazon2013
Scariest Day Ever . . . So Far (By: Kara McMahon)
Buy on Amazon2013
Inch and Roly and the Sunny Day Scare (By: Melissa Wiley)
Buy on Amazon2014
Pete Can Fly! (By: Bonnie Williams)
Buy on Amazon2014
Bitsy Bee Goes to School (By: David A. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2014
Merry Christmas, Bugs! (By: David A. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2014
Sun (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2016
Rainbow (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2016
The Appalachian Trail (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2020
Yosemite (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2020
Moon (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2021
Mars (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2021
Earth (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2021
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (By: Kaz Windness)
Buy on Amazon2023
The Night Sky (By: Marion Dane Bauer)
Buy on Amazon2023
Cat vs. Vac (By: Kaz Windness)
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ready-to-Read: Level 1 series is publication order: 1. Rain (By: Marion Dane Bauer) (1983), 2. One Hundred Days (By: Mike Gordon,Margaret McNamara) (2003), 3. Too Many Valentines (By: Margaret McNamara) (2003), 4. The Counting Race (By: Mike Gordon,Margaret McNamara) (2003), 5. Wind (By: Marion Dane Bauer) (2003), and 86 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ready-to-Read: Level 1 series by Jon Scieszka contains 91 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ready-to-Read: Level 1 series is written by Jon Scieszka. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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