iREAD: Reading Colors Your World

Explore suggested titles for iREAD’s Summer Reading Program Theme: Reading Colors Your World. Learn more about iRead.

Painting a Peaceful Picture: Respecting Peers
From the Series: Respect!

When classmates Ella, Cal, and Molly can’t agree on what to paint, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting your peers. Together, the children and Leo learn about… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Lexile 560
  • ATOS 3.4
  • Copyright 2019
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
No One Is the Same: Appreciating Differences

Shares three stories of children learning how to appreciate differences among people. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 490
  • ATOS 2.9
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
5 Steps to Drawing
Set of 12 titles

Now drawing can be informative as well as fun! Each book in our 5 Steps to Drawing series starts with fun facts about the subject and then guides readers through a simple five-step drawing… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Copyright 2019
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
A Color Scavenger Hunt
From the Series: Scavenger Hunts

Informs readers about primary, secondary, complementary, and tertiary colors, along with the different shades of certain colors, through simple text, photographs, and matching activities.… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 480
  • Copyright 2018
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
A Color Clown Comes to Town: A Book about Recognizing Colors
From the Series: Magic Castle Readers

Readers learn colors as they help Color Clown pick the correct shades to paint a fire engine, truck, and steam shovel. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 320
  • ATOS 1.7
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
Who Is Wearing Blue?: A Book about Colors
From the Series: Concept Fun

Look at pictures to figure out what colors people are wearing. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed photographs, a visual answer key, a phonetic glossary, sources for… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 330
  • ATOS 1.2
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 × 8
 
Lee Paints a Picture: A Book about Colors
From the Series: My Day Readers

Introduces readers to Lee’s day of painting. Discusses the concept of mixing primary and secondary colors through Lee’s painting experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Lexile 310
  • ATOS 1.4
  • Copyright 2018
  • Dimensions 8 × 8
 
We Need Each Other: Being a Good Friend

Shares three stories of children learning how to support each other and be good friends. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 490
  • ATOS 2.4
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
Henry Goes to School: A Book about School Community
From the Series: My Day Readers

Introduces readers to Henry’s day at school. Discusses the concept of school community by showing Henry with the school’s custodian, the principal, the school nurse, and others. Additional… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Lexile 380
  • ATOS 1.5
  • Copyright 2019
  • Dimensions 8 × 8
 
Clara Is Left Out: A Book about Bullying and Kindness
From the Series: My Day Readers

Introduces readers to Clara and how she experiences a day of feeling left out. Discusses bullying and reasons for being kind. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Lexile 320
  • ATOS 1.2
  • Copyright 2018
  • Dimensions 8 × 8
 
Learn about Rainbows
From the Series: Glass Jar Science

Introduces readers to rainbows and how they form. Learn about the science behind light and how its interaction with the atmosphere can lead to different rainbow formations. Includes… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 2
  • Lexile 580
  • ATOS 3.5
  • Copyright 2020
  • Dimensions 8 × 9.5
 
One World, Many Countries
Set of 17 titles

In our increasingly globalized world, it’s important to make learning about different countries and cultures a relevant, meaningful experience for children. Each title in this captivating… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Copyright 2016
  • Dimensions 8 × 9.5
 
Helping Friends and Family: Taking Care of Others

Shares three stories of children learning how to take care of other people. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 510
  • ATOS 2.3
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 × 8
 
Immigrant Experiences
Set of 16 titles

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. With fascinating true stories of their experiences, challenges, and how they fared in their adopted country, this series puts readers More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Copyright 2019
  • Dimensions 6.5 × 9
 
The World's Greatest Artists
Set of 5 titles

Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world’s greatest artists? Each book in the World’s Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Copyright 2015
  • Dimensions 8 × 9.5
 
Musical Instruments
Set of 12 titles

From tribal celebrations to Main Street parades, music has always been a central aspect of human culture. This series uses vivid photographs and clear, descriptive text to help young readers… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Copyright 2020
  • Dimensions 8 × 9.5