Books for 1st Grade Girls
Our mission is making literacy accessible to all children, because reading opens doors to endless possibilities. Discover empowering books for 1st grade girls ages 5-6. Our children’s books feature brave heroines and inspiring stories perfect for beginning readers. These picture books and storybooks build reading confidence through girl-powered adventures.
Ballerina
Meet a young dreamer with big plans! She wants to become the best ballerina in the whole world. She imagines spinning and floating across stages everywhere, wearing beautiful dresses while crowds cheer for her amazing moves. But becoming a star dancer takes lots of hard work and practice. Will she have what it takes to make her ballet dreams come true? Follow along on this inspiring journey of determination and dance!
Inès Can Twirl!
Meet Inès, a talented dancer with fans who absolutely adore her! She performs in amazing costumes and dances on stage, from mysterious dances in the dark to magical performances. What special surprises await Inès as she takes the stage for her next incredible show? Follow along to discover the magic of dance!
Microbes
Zara loved doing science experiments with microbes when she was young. Now she works in a real lab! One day, something in the work fridge smells really bad. Zara decides to investigate. She sniffs, she tests, she takes notes, and she rules out microbe after microbe. But what if this smelly mystery leads to something nobody has ever discovered before? Can Zara solve the stinky puzzle?
My Hair
Meet a girl who absolutely loves her long, flowing hair! From keeping cool in summer to staying warm in winter, her hair is always part of the adventure. She decorates it with leaves and flowers, stores her art pens in it, and styles it in wild ways for dress-up days. Her mum even says it looks like a bird’s nest! What creative things would YOU do with your hair if it could be anything you imagined?
Jill Has a Go
Jill has a mining problem—mountains of stone are filling up her chests! She wants to build her own bin to get rid of it, just like Dr Can Do’s. With a pattern in hand and lots of materials to gather, Jill sets out to create something amazing. But will her invention actually work, or will she run into trouble along the way?
The Best Tube
Meet a talented artist with tubes of paint ready to create! She paints beautiful plants, mysterious sky people, a graceful sprite, and a dripping cave. But there’s one little tube that doesn’t want to join in—the yellow paint! While her playful cat tangles with twine and sunshine streams through the blinds, something special is about to happen. Will yellow ever find its place in her masterpiece?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right books for my 1st grade girl based on her reading level?
The most important factor when choosing books for girls 1st grade is matching the text to your child’s current phonics level, not just her age. Ehri et al. (2001) demonstrated that children make the strongest reading gains when texts align with the phonics patterns they are learning. Bookbot organizes girl books for first graders by phonics skill using a structured scope and sequence, so you can find stories about strong heroines and girl-powered adventures at exactly the right reading level.
Why is it important for 1st grade girls to see themselves represented in the books they read?
When 1st grade girls see characters who look like them and share their experiences, they develop stronger connections to reading and greater motivation to practice. Manu et al. (2019) found that culturally relevant reading materials are associated with improved literacy outcomes in young children. Bookbot’s books for girls ages 5-6 feature diverse heroines in stories written with decodable text, so every girl can find characters she relates to while building phonics skills. See our article on laying the foundations for a love of reading.
Can reading girl picture books for beginning readers aloud together boost my daughter's confidence?
Shared reading of girl picture books for beginning readers builds both reading skills and self-assurance, especially when children see capable female characters succeeding in stories. A UChicago study found that parent-child shared reading through a digital library measurably improves literacy skills. Bookbot offers read-aloud versions of select books for girls 1st grade with word-by-word highlighting, so your daughter can follow along and build confidence with every page. For more tips, see the benefits of reading aloud.
What genres of books do 1st grade girls enjoy most?
First grade girls enjoy a wide range of genres including fairy tales, adventure stories, friendship narratives, and books about animals and family. Stanovich (1986) showed that reading volume across varied topics creates a compounding advantage in vocabulary and comprehension. Bookbot’s collection of girl books for first graders spans all of these genres with decodable text, with many titles free to read on the Bookbot website. Explore our tips on 8 ways to boost reading motivation.