Children's Books for 1st Graders
Curly or Not
Did you know that curly and straight things are all around us? From bouncy curls in hair to winding staircases, from animal tails that grip branches to snacks that coil like snakes, our world is full of amazing shapes! Join a curious girl as she discovers curls and straight lines everywhere she looks. What curly or straight things can YOU find in your world?
Dark Blocks
Armed with a diamond sword and axe, a brave adventurer steps through a portal into the dangerous Nether. To defeat the mighty Ender Dragon, they need Netherite armour, but finding ancient debris won’t be easy. With pig men blocking the path and lava pits everywhere, the journey is full of danger. Will they find enough ore to craft the powerful armour they need, or will the dark blocks of the Nether trap them forever?
Dig!
Alex grabs her spade and gets ready to dig! Who knows what treasures she might find buried deep in the ground? A tasty fish appears, but a sneaky cat has plans of its own. As Alex digs deeper and deeper, she discovers something unexpected hiding in the dirt. Will her digging adventure end with a bang? Grab your spade and join Alex on her exciting underground expedition!
Dive!
A turtle lives in the sea and dives. A crab walks on the sand in the sea. Fish can be odd shapes and have spots and stripes. Seahorses all in a line. A crab by some rocks. A red plant is to the side.
Dogs!
Come explore the wonderful world of dogs! From splashing in lakes to playing fetch, these furry friends love to have fun. Some dogs are shy, some are brave, and some even make the best friends with cats! What adventures will you discover with these lovable pups?
Don't Fall, Ned!
Ned loves climbing trees because he can see so far from up high! But when he takes a tumble, he learns that climbing can be dangerous. Ned has a clever idea - what if he could make falling safe? He builds something special and finds a tall spot to test it out. Will Ned’s invention work? Can he enjoy the view AND stay safe? Join Ned on his bouncy adventure to find out!
Dot and the Cat
Dot has a brand new cat, but there’s a problem—he looks so sad! She forgot to buy him food, and now she needs to figure out what he likes to eat. Dot tries bread, apples, eggs, and even beef, but nothing makes her fussy feline happy. Will Dot ever discover the perfect meal for her picky pet? Join Dot on her adventure to find out what cats really love to eat!
Down by the Sea
Nip is a young crab who is so excited to visit the sea with her mum! As she explores the beach, she discovers all kinds of amazing crabs - one with a mammoth claw, a pale round crab with strong legs, and many more. But when Nip accidentally bumps into a grumpy crab, will she still have a good day? Join Nip on her seaside adventure and find out what friends she makes along the way!
Dr. Can Do Makes a Rail
Dr. Can Do has a problem. He needs coal to keep his experiments running, but the mine is far from his village. Walking there takes up so much of his precious time! With iron, wood, and his clever inventor’s mind, Dr. Can Do has a plan to build something amazing. Can he create a faster way to travel to the mine and back? Will his invention help him become an even better scientist?
Dr. Can Do Turns it On
Dr. Can Do arrives in a peaceful village looking for a home. He’s amazed by their simple torches and decides to share an incredible invention—a red stone lamp with a switch that lights up with just a click! But that’s only the beginning of the amazing things he can create. What other incredible inventions will transform the village?