Children's Books for 1st Graders
Chip and the Sky Band
Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something that looked just like a person waving back? When Chip points at the sky, a puffy cloud man appears - then cloud chums jigging, singing, and banging drums in a huge sky band! But what happens when the music turns into thunder and rain smacks everyone on the cheek? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chip,’ ‘chums,’ ‘catch,’ ‘bunch,’ and ‘watch.’
Come Back, White Pup!
Jill is heading into the glade with pockets full of bones and one bold plan - to tame a wolf of her very own! But what happens when a cheeky white wolf snatches her bones and bolts into the trees? Will Jill run out of patience before she runs out of snacks? And why does that wolf keep coming back? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘why,’ ‘while,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whew.’
Crow, Stop Singing!
Crow has a big plan - he’s going to WOW the animals with his amazing singing voice! But when he opens his beak, Hank, Pink, and Frank bolt away in a blink. Was his song really that bad? Can Crow find a way to win his chums back, or will he sing alone forever? Hop onto the stage and find out what happens when Crow hands over the microphone! This decodable reader practices the nk sound in words like ‘blink,’ ’thank,’ ‘clunk,’ and ’trunk.’
Cub
Jack already has two pets, Bones and Starfang, but he dreams of finding another animal friend. One chilly day, he sets off on a walk hoping to discover the perfect pet. A cat? A bird? Then he spots something unexpected - a tiny cub all alone! Jack thinks this could be his new pet, but is the cub really all by itself? What happens when Jack finds out the truth?
Just a Bank?
It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest present ever - so when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey with a slot in its back, her face falls flat. Can a silly money bank really be any fun? As coins pile up and her sister begs to borrow some, Khushi starts saving for something special. But then she meets a new friend at school, and everything changes. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘yum,’ ’tucks,’ and ‘bugs.’
Don't Chop the Bees!
Ned spots a bee buzzing past a lush bush and just has to know where it lives. But when he finds a nest full of fresh, golden honey, will he listen to The Book’s warnings, or grab his axe and charge in? And what happens when his new bee friends love him a little too much? A bold, buzzing adventure full of sticky surprises! This decodable reader practices the sh phonogram in words like ‘bush,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘hush,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘shirt.’
Don't Drop That Sack!
It’s mango harvest day, and every single fruit matters! Can our hero balance a wobbly sack across the garden without a splat? Will Bing stop showing off before disaster strikes the tree? From baskets lowered on ropes to a bumpy boat ride at the floating market, there’s singing, sorting, and one very hopeful dog who’s just waiting for somebody to drop the big one. This decodable reader practices the ng sound in words like ‘bring,’ ‘sing,’ ’long,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘swing.’
Don't Chase That Blue Bug!
Mom said don’t follow that butterfly - but how can Nell resist when a flash of blue flits down the path ahead? What will she find in the deep, wild jungle: pink snakes, chimps in the trunk, or something far more dangerous? And when trouble slinks closer, can she make it back home? This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound with words like ‘pink,’ ‘sank,’ ‘shrank,’ ‘slunk,’ and ’think.’
Ned and the Cave
Ned has finally built a home of his own - but when his bossy magic book points him toward a huge dark cave, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out! With a hissing creeper on his heels and only a stone blade to help him, can Ned race to the waves in time? And what shining prize might he mine from deep in the stone? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘cave,’ ‘made,’ ‘hides,’ ‘flame,’ and ‘shines.’
Brave Ned in the Cave
Ned is back, and The Book has a shiny new plan - exploring a deep, dark cave! But what’s lurking in the shadows below? Can Ned be brave enough to cross a huge hole in the ground, especially when he’s warned not to look down? With a flame in hand and his heart pounding, Ned steps into the unknown to hunt for hidden treasure. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘cave,’ ‘flame,’ and ‘wide.’