We have listed here books for young readers — books which consist of words of one syllable. These books would be ideal for the beginning reader.

Nursery Lessons in Words of One Syllable

Alice in Wonderland Retold in Words of One Syllable
by J.C. Gorgam

History of England in Words of One Syllable
by Helen W. Pierson

The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable
by Josephine Pollard

Lives of the Presidents Told in Words of One Syllable
by Jean S. Remy

The Pilgrim’s Progress in Words of One Syllable
by Lucy Aikin and John Bunyan

Robinson Crusoe in Words of One Syllable
by Daniel Defoe

Swiss Family Robinson in Words of One Syllable
by Lucy Aikin and Johann David Wyss

The History of the United States Told in One Syllable Words
by Josephine Pollard

Aesop’s Fables in Words of One Syllable

Heroes of History in Words of One Syllable
by Agnes Sadlier

The Man’s Boot and Other Tales, or, Fabulous Truths in Words of One Syllable
illustrated by Harrison Weir

Black Beauty Retold in Words of One Syllable
by Mrs. J. C. Gotham

History of Ireland in Words of One Syllable
by Agnes Sadier

Evenings at Home in Words of One Syllable
by Lucy Aikin

History of France in Words of One Syllable
by Helen W. Pierson

History of Russia in Words of One Syllable
by Helen Ainslie Smith

The Life of Abraham Lincoln for Young People Told in Words of One Syllable
by Harriet Putnam

Our Naval Heroes in Words of Easy Syllables
by Josephine Pollard