Igniting a Love for Literacy: High-Interest Books for Emerging Readers
Help me give my students the superstars of early literacy they need to conquer fluency and find their reading passion!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mei's classroom raised $393
This project is fully funded
My Project
Our first grade classroom is buzzing with potential, but we desperately need the right fuel to ignite a lifelong passion for reading. Currently, for many of our young learners, including our incredible English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities, finding a book that thrills them is a daily struggle. We must transform reading from a confusing chore into a magical adventure. We want our room to be a vibrant reading oasis where every single child becomes an eager, confident reader ready to explore the world through stories.
We are requesting the superstars of early literacy!
We need high-quality collections of familiar, beloved characters like Pete the Cat, Splat the Cat, Biscuit, and the hilarious works of Mo Willems (such as Elephant & Piggie). These titles aren't just fun; they are transformative tools. Their predictable text, expressive visuals, and engaging characters lower the barrier to entry, allowing our emerging readers to conquer fluency and build the core confidence necessary for lasting reading success.
This collection is truly about equity and empowerment in our classroom. For all our first graders, these books are the joyful, successful bridge to independent reading. For our ELLs, the repetitive language and strong visuals are game-changers, dramatically accelerating language acquisition and comprehension. Crucially, the low-stress, engaging format is perfect for our students with disabilities, inviting them into the pure, shared joy of reading and storytelling during vital silent reading time.
Be the hero who sparks this change! Your donation is an investment in our students' futures. You won't just be giving us books; you'll be giving our most vulnerable learners the confidence and curiosity to become the passionate, lifelong readers they are destined to be. Help us fill our shelves and ignite their literacy today!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny Book Set of 3 - [Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Guest]
• Amazon Business
$53.34
1
$53.34
The Wonderful World of Elephant & Piggie Series 10 Books Collection Box Set by Mo Willems
• Amazon Business
$40.99
1
$40.99
Pigeon Series 7 Books Collection Set By Mo Willems (Pigeon Needs A Bath, Duckling Gets a Cookie, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! & More)
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
YOTTOY Elephant 7" & Piggie 5" Plush
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$31.46
1
$31.46
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set
• Amazon Business
$31.31
1
$31.31
I Can Read Pete the Cat Beginning Reading Six Book Set : Pete the Cat Play Ball, Big Lunch, Sir Pete the Brave, The Surprise Teacher, Snow Daze, Too Cool for School
• Amazon Business
$29.49
1
$29.49
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: A Box of 5 I Can Read Favorites for Beginner Readers (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems
• Amazon Business
$9.78
1
$9.78
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
I Want to Be a Veterinarian: A My Community I Can Read (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
I Want to Be a Police Officer: A My Community I Can Read (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
I Want to Be a Teacher: A My Community I Can Read (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
I Want to Be a Doctor: A My Community I Can Read (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.74
1
$4.74
Splat the Cat: Up in the Air at the Fair (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.49
1
$4.49
I Can Read. Level 1 - Pinkalicious at the Fair - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
I Can Read. Level 1 - Splat the Cat: The Rain Is a Pain - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
I Can Read. Level 1 - Chicken on a Broom - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
I Can Read. Level 1 - I Want to Be an Engineer - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$299.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$333.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.94
Total project goal
$392.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$392.93
2 Donors
-$392.93
Donations toward project cost
-$333.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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