Best Books For First Graders To Read Independently | High ... Here are some of the best books for 1-year-olds best books for 2-year-olds and best books for 3-year-olds. The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry. Three Stories About Two Friends by Tina Kugler. We read two of the books the first day they arrived. 1st Grade Read Alouds. Beloved Series Including Beloved First Grade Books.