Children's Books for 1st Graders

Meet Callum, a young racer who loves cars more than anything! He’s won lots of races before, but now he has a big dream - to build his very best car ever. Callum gathers all the parts he needs and carefully puts his new creation together. When race day arrives, he starts all the way back in tenth place! Can Callum zoom past the other drivers and prove that his homemade car is truly the fastest?

Tim just wants to shoot hoops, but Dad says homework comes first - and today’s homework is letters! Can Dad help Tim tame those tricky, sneaky letters that never seem to sit still? With an old wooden board, a piece of chalk, and a little patience, will Tim finally crack the code? And what happens when two curious cats decide they want to learn too? This decodable reader practices CCVC and CCVCC blends in words like ‘grips,’ ‘grabs,’ ‘prints,’ and ‘grins.’

When Gran spots a cheeky little mouse zipping across the floor, the whole family panics! Ma grabs a broom, Pa hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. But what happens when the baby sees the mouse too? Will anyone in this house be brave enough to catch the naughty creature - or might they all end up laughing instead? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ‘both,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ and ‘with.’

Meet some amazing caterpillars! These fascinating little creatures come in many different shapes and sizes. Some have bumpy spines, some have stripes, and some are covered in soft, fuzzy hair. Each caterpillar is special and unique. What makes these caterpillars so different from each other? Discover the wonderful variety of caterpillars in the world around us!

Cats are everywhere! They hop, they hunt, they nap in piles with their pals. Some cats are fluffy and white, while others are big and bold. But watch out - some cats get mad, and some cats get sad. From chasing bugs to batting balls, these furry friends are full of surprises. What funny things will these cats do next? Join them on a whisker-filled adventure through their day!

It’s time to clip and trim the yard! The whole family puts on hats and long clothes to work outside in the sun. Mom drives the mower, Dad keeps watch, and everyone helps out. But wait - what surprises are hiding in the grass? A rock goes flying, something slithers by, and tiny creatures get grumpy when their home is disturbed! Can this family finish their big yard job together?

What do you do when you want to make something truly amazing but your brain is as blank as the paper in front of you? Join one busy young artist who asks Dad, Mom, Gran, Pop, and even a sneaky big brother for help - painting, snipping, pressing leaves, and scribbling stories along the way. Could all these little bits somehow add up to something wonderful? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘grin,’ ‘plan,’ ‘press,’ and ‘stands.’

Gran has a big plan, and it starts with the plumpest coconuts you’ve ever seen! But can one kid really crank, crack, and chop a pile of tough nuts into something sweet? What happens when the hard part just keeps getting harder - and Gran refuses to quit? Get ready to huff, puff, and cheer along on a very crunchy adventure. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y through words like ‘jump,’ ‘huff,’ ‘puff,’ ’nuts,’ and ‘yum.’

Meet Cuckoo, a clever bird who can fly higher than hawks and balance on the thinnest twig - but there’s one thing she simply cannot do. Her call has vanished! Where could it have gone? Has she lost it in the meadow, the farm, or the forest? Will Cuckoo ever find her voice again? This decodable reader practices the th sound in words like ’this,’ ’them,’ ’there,’ and ’thump.'

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?