Children's Books for 1st Graders
Brat Cat and the Big Mess!
When Fig Pig tells Brat Cat about an island of cows with mushrooms on their heads, she has to see it for herself - but what happens when one small bag of wheat turns into a giant mooshroom mob? Can Brat Cat fix the mess she’s made before the whole hill runs out of food? Join her for a muddy, moo-filled adventure! This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends with words like ‘drifts,’ ‘drops,’ ‘plant,’ ‘stand,’ and ‘press.’
Gulp, Chug, Yum!
A noodle-eating contest is coming to the street fair, and our hero is ready to gulp, chug, and chomp their way to victory! But when rival Tim shows up looking serious, the race is on to out-practice him before the big day. Can one determined kid really eat MORE noodles than anyone in town - and will all that practice pay off? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘gulp,’ ‘stuff,’ ‘yum,’ and ‘yuck.’
Ned Ate It All!
Ned has built the best beehive ever, and the honey inside is the yummiest thing he has ever tasted! But what happens when Ned eats honey for breakfast, honey for lunch, and honey on EVERYTHING in between? Why is his tummy grumbling like a grumpy bullfrog, and what strange dream waits for him when he finally falls asleep? Will Ned ever listen to The Book? This decodable reader focuses on the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’thumps,’ ’thud,’ and ’three.'
Can't Nap, Won't Nap!
Pam is SURE she is a tree, and trees don’t take naps - not ever! Can a girl with leafy green hair really outrun bedtime? Watch Pam zoom past the elm, boss a whole row of trees, and hide in a bush so sneaky even the birds get a fright. But what happens when the path twists and Pam can’t find her way home? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ‘past,’ ‘rest,’ and ‘went.’
Up and Up
Bun the yellow rabbit balloon has one big dream - to float up, up, UP, away from strings and rules and anyone telling him to hold still. But what happens when the sky turns out to be full of swooping birds, scratchy kites, and scary flames? Will Bun ever find someone kind enough to hold his string again? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘came,’ ‘drove,’ ‘flame,’ ‘rode,’ and ‘home.’
We Lost Pluto!
Has anyone seen Pluto? The Sun counts her planets and gets a shock - one is missing! Mercury is too hot, Venus can only see mist, and Earth is busy watching her humans. Why did little Pluto drift away to the cold, dark edge of everything? And can the whole solar system bring him home before he feels forgotten forever? This decodable reader practises the sh phonogram in words like ‘shook,’ ‘shrugs,’ ‘shade,’ ‘hush,’ and ‘shine.’
Oh No! A Big Mess!
When Pip and Tom spot a pile of paint pots in the garden, they just know today is going to be the best day ever. But what happens when a helpful brush turns into a wall full of stripes? Can two very messy kids scrub away their colourful mistake before Mum finds out - or will their painting adventure end in trouble? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘slap,’ ‘scrub,’ ‘strips,’ and ‘spot.’
Time to Work!
Who wakes the farm before the sun even peeks over the hill? Why does the brave dog stand guard with such a fierce snarl, and what tiny note is that pigeon carrying across the sky? From busy bees zipping to the hive to camels pacing past golden dunes, everyone has a job to do - but who works the hardest of all? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘hive,’ ‘smile,’ and ’thrive.’
Ned Builds a Home
Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and he’s got a BIG idea - a proper house with rooms he can actually fit through! With his trusty (and very chatty) Book guiding every step, Ned grabs his axe and gets to work. But will he follow the instructions this time? Can one messy plan really build the perfect home on the hill? Join Ned as he stacks, digs, and dreams his way to something grand. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘blade,’ ‘pace,’ ‘shine,’ and ‘pride.’
What a Mess
Mum’s birthday is tomorrow, and Girl has a super secret plan: she’s going to make the most beautiful bead bracelet in the whole world! But there’s just one tiny problem - her three bead boxes are hidden all over her bedroom. Can Girl dig through the toy chest, the drawers, and a wobbly mountain of laundry to find them all? And what will Mum’s room look like by the end? This decodable reader focuses on the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chain,’ ‘check,’ ‘chest,’ and ‘bunch.’