Scholastic Reader: Level 1 Books in Order
6 books by J. E. Morris. Reading level: Grades 0.3–2.6. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Scholastic Reader: Level 1 (6 books by J. E. Morris) lands at reading level Grades 0.3–2.6, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Scholastic Reader: Level 1 Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Bad, Bad Day Kirsten Hall | Level K-1 | Gentle |
| 2 | Little Big Horse Dave Horowitz | Level K-1 | Gentle |
| 3 | May I please have a cookie? J. E. Morris | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 4 | Ocean life Brenda Z. Guiberson | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 5 | Please write back! J. E. Morris | Level K-1 | Gentle |
| 6 | The big red sled Jane E. Gerver | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
All Scholastic Reader: Level 1 Books
A Bad, Bad Day
Kirsten Hall
A Bad, Bad Day
Kirsten Hall
Little Big Horse
Dave Horowitz
Little Big Horse
Dave Horowitz
May I please have a cookie?
J. E. Morris
May I please have a cookie?
J. E. Morris
Ocean life
Brenda Z. Guiberson
Ocean life
Brenda Z. Guiberson
Please write back!
J. E. Morris
Please write back!
J. E. Morris
The big red sled
Jane E. Gerver
The big red sled
Jane E. Gerver
Questions about the Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series
- What reading level is the Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series?
- The Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series by J. E. Morris is at a Grades 0.3–2.6 reading level (average Grade 1.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Scholastic Reader: Level 1 books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series appropriate for?
- The Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.