Children's Books for 1st Graders

Bam thinks his flute music is the sweetest sound on the beach - so sweet it could calm the whole ocean. But what happens when he plays a little louder, just to see? Something huge is sleeping deep beneath the bay, and one wrong note might wake it up. Can a boy with a flute hush a furious sea beast before the waves swallow the shore? This decodable reader practices the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘hush,’ ‘shade,’ ‘shook,’ ‘shore,’ and ‘splash.’

Drip, drop - can you feel the rain on your nose? When the sky opens up, one girl throws her arms wide and dances in every splash. There’s music on the roof, a peacock on the path, and something warm bubbling in Mom’s pot. What wonderful surprises will the rain leave behind once it finally quiets down? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends through words like ‘drip,’ ‘plops,’ ‘grin,’ ‘stands,’ and ‘smells.’

Ella has a map and a mission to reach the X. As she treks along the line, she encounters a pond, colorful bugs, soaring birds, a majestic stag, and even a magical unicorn! Will Ella navigate all these surprises and obstacles to reach her destination? Join her on an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder.

Eloise loves to swim and play with her toy friends! When her toys come to life in the water, her adventures become even more magical. Will Eloise discover new places to swim? What other toys might join her splashing fun? Dive into this enchanting tale of imagination and aquatic discovery!

Emma receives an exciting gift on her special day—a shiny new bike! She decorates it to make it extra special and learns important safety rules. Now Emma is ready to ride through her neighborhood and discover all the wonderful places waiting for her. Where will her bike adventures take her?

Discover the amazing world of foxes! From their clever ears to their swift movements, foxes are fascinating creatures. Learn about how these smart animals live in the wild, what they eat, and how fox kits grow up. Did you know foxes can be as clever as dogs? Read on to explore the secrets of these incredible red foxes!

Step into the world of a young artist who loves to paint! From exciting train trips along the coast to silly scenes of goats in coats rowing boats under the moonlight, this creative painter brings imagination to life on canvas. Using photos and memories, they create amazing artwork that mixes real places with impossible things. What wonderful world will they dream up next, and what stories hide in their paintings?

Dr. Can Do’s stove gobbles logs faster than he can chop them, and his pile is nearly gone! Can a clever twig of bamboo save the day? He builds a huge, shiny machine with polished stone and gleaming parts - but why does one curious hen keep pecking at his invention? Will Doc ever figure out how she sneaks in? Join the chase in this funny farmyard flap. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘made,’ ‘fine,’ ‘hide,’ ‘place,’ and ’time.’

Five kids, one dog, and zero chance of losing - at least, that’s what the squad promised before the championship match. But when the other team’s bus rolls up and out steps the biggest, most serious squad anyone has ever seen, can teamwork really beat pure power? Will one brave gang of friends find a way to score? Lace up your boots and find out! This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘strong,’ ‘sprang,’ ‘flings,’ and ‘rings.’

Fred has a secret talent and a sneaky little game. He picks up his pencil, draws a circle, then another, then a big black shape - and dares you to guess what it is. Is it a frog? A duck? A drone with legs? Every time you shout an answer, Fred just grins and keeps going. Can you work out what Fred is drawing before he finishes? This decodable reader practices the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘click,’ ‘stack,’ and ’trick.’