PagineThe Common European Framework (CEFR) describes language ability from A1 to C2. These pairings are a starting point for English learners of any age. For A1 — Beginner (English learners of any age), Pagine suggests books from its Pre-K (ages 2–5) and K–2 (ages 5–8) collections — free to read online, with many free audiobooks too.
Browse all A1 — Beginner books →Levels are matched by typical age and are a guide — every reader is different.
| School system | Similar level |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US grades | Pre-K · Kindergarten · Grades 1–2 |
| 🇬🇧 UK Key Stages | Nursery & Reception (EYFS) · Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) · Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) |
| 🇮🇪 Irish classes | Junior & Senior Infants · 1st–2nd Class |
| 🇨🇦 Canadian grades | Kindergarten · Grades 1–3 |
| 🇦🇺 Australian years | Foundation (Prep / Kindergarten) · Years 1–2 |
| 🇳🇿 NZ years | Years 1–3 |
| 🇮🇳 Indian classes | Nursery, LKG & UKG · Class 1–2 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya CBC | Pre-Primary (PP1–PP2) · Lower Primary (Grades 1–3) |
| 🇳🇬 Nigerian classes | Nursery · Primary 1–3 |
| 🇿🇦 South African phases | Foundation Phase (Grade R–3) |
| 🇵🇭 Philippine K–12 | Kindergarten · Grades 1–3 |
| 🌐 IB programmes | PYP Early Years · Primary Years Programme (PYP) |
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Print free →Collect a stamp for every book finished.
Print free →Color a circle for each book — 100 per sheet.
Print free →24 reading activities — get five in a row to win.
Print free →Color a book each time you finish one, up to 50.
Print free →Color a day for every day your child reads.
Print free →Four printable bookmarks with reading tips.
Print free →A “Super Reader” certificate to fill in and print.
Print free →Pagine matches A1 — Beginner (CEFR levels) to its Pre-K (ages 2–5) and K–2 (ages 5–8) collections — The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, A Child’s Garden of Verses and many more, all free to read online.
Yes. Every book here is public domain or openly licensed, so it is free to read online in Pagine’s reader on any device — no sign-up needed.
It is similar to Pre-K (US grades), Nursery & Reception (EYFS) (UK Key Stages), Junior & Senior Infants (Irish classes), Kindergarten (Canadian grades). Schools vary, so use it as a starting point.