Children's Books for 1st Graders

Hats come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s a perfect hat for every occasion! From sunny days to cold foggy mornings, from work to play, hats are everywhere. But what makes each hat so special? Discover the fun and fabulous world of hats and all the adventures they bring!

When pillagers swarm the hills and a giant Ravager comes snorting out of the trees, who will stand up to save the village? With only an iron golem, two brave dogs, and a shiny golden axe for company, one hero must find the courage to fight - but can anyone really take down a beast that eats swords for breakfast? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘huge,’ ‘strike,’ ‘pride,’ and ‘smile.’

Steve has a fresh catch straight from the sea, but ouch - it is cold and raw! Can he build a fire hot enough to cook his cod without burning his fingers? And when a raw chick turns up the next day with no logs in sight, what will our hungry hero try next? Join Steve for a sizzling, smoky adventure full of bright ideas and big mistakes. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chick,’ ‘much,’ and ’touch.’

Naisula stands on the ridge and hears only the wind. Could the old story be true, that the sky god will one day send a living gift down to the Maasai? When a thick rope appears trailing from the clouds, holding fast to something heavy and unseen, will Naisula be brave enough to grab hold? A tender retelling of how cattle came to the savanna. This Bookbot level practices the /ŋ/ sound with words like ’long’, ‘hangs’, ‘strong’, ‘swing’, and ‘song’.

What happens when one special towel keeps disappearing? First a girl grabs it to dry her hands, then a man scoops it up after a big splash, and then an old man sits on it to play music under the moon! Can the owner ever get their purple-and-gold towel back - and who will use it last of all? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ‘bath,’ ‘cloth,’ ’then,’ ’this,’ and ‘with.’

When Fig Pig gives Brat Cat a brand new pair of wings for her birthday, she’s not so sure about this whole flying thing. What happens when you leap off a very tall, very scary cliff with a friend who promises it’s the simplest thing in the world? Can Brat Cat find the courage to jump, soar, and swoop through the clouds? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘wings,’ ‘spring,’ ‘sings,’ and ‘bang.’

Deep in a dark cave, Steve spots something pink with a huge, goofy grin swimming up through the water. What is this strange little creature, and why won’t it leave his side? As Steve takes his new friend home, could there be another glowing pet waiting back in the cave? Will two be better than one? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words such as ’that,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ ’thick,’ and ’thanks.'

Up on the tallest tower, young Ned is sure he can fight off a whole zombie gang with just his bow and string. But when dusk falls and his arrows go dang, dang, dang into the dirt, will he give up - or find a cleverer way to practice? Can a boy who hit zero zombies ever become a hero? This decodable reader practices the ng phonogram with words like ‘bring,’ ‘fling,’ ‘sting,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘zing.’

Bird has just landed in a brand-new part of the world, and he doesn’t know a soul! But when he spots a rhino with buzzing flies, a croc with a sore tooth, and a zebra watching for lions, he’s sure he can lend a wing. Can one little bird really help four big animals - and make four new friends? This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound in words like ’think,’ ‘blink,’ ‘stink,’ ’thanks,’ and ‘junk.’

Ling is delivering figs to Nan, but every house along the way looks more exciting than the last. A stilt house in the sky? A shop that smells like lunch? A garage with a roaring bike? Even a house floating on the waves! Which one will Ling choose for a forever home? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘bang,’ ‘brings,’ ‘rings,’ and ‘sings.’