On the first day of first grade, Sam has news to share with the class--over the summer, his elephant had a baby Really From the team who wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorite The Best Seat in Second Grade, this prequel is a heartfelt story thats just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps. The Best Seat in First Grade is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read book, which means its perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.