Children's Books for 1st Graders
Don't Run, Toss Bones!
Ned thinks the forest is his - until a pack of huge wolves comes racing after him! Can a boy with a bag of bones turn snarling beasts into loyal friends? And what happens when zombies come groaning out of the dark - will Ned face them alone, or will his new pack stand by his side? A thrilling adventure full of brave plans and close calls. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bone,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘prize,’ and ‘wise.’
Don't Shoot, Ned!
Ned is hungry, and rabbit stew sounds just right - but what happens when the cutest little bunnies in the field turn out to have a very big, very angry protector? Can Ned outrun a sword-swinging giant rabbit, and will The Book ever convince him that kindness works better than arrows? Hop along for a wild chase, a clever plan, and a surprise in the moonlight. This decodable reader practices the ng phonogram in words like ‘bang,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’thing.’
Dont Stop the Blocks!
Jill is back on the edge of the Nether, and the lava below is hotter and huger than ever! Can Doc’s whirring, clanking machine really build a stone bridge all the way across? And what happens when the blocks keep flying and nobody knows how to switch it off? Grab your pickaxe and run with Jill, Zed, and Doc on their wildest trek yet! This decodable reader practices the wh phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whew,’ ‘whirs,’ and ‘whack.’
Tip Must Find It!
Tip’s nose wakes her up one snowy morning, and something in the air smells wild and new! But wait - is that a sweeter scent drifting past the snowman? Warm, spicy, and absolutely delicious? Tip simply must find out where it’s coming from! Can her twitchy nose lead her to the mystery treat? And why is Brat Cat grinning like she knows a secret? This decodable reader practices open syllables in words such as ‘by,’ ‘go,’ ‘he,’ ‘my,’ and ‘she.’
Forester Can Protect!
Meet Forester, a brave nature protector who knows the forest like the back of his hand! By studying clues and caring for every creature, Forester discovers something troubling hidden in the woods. Can he solve the mystery and help the animals in danger? Join Forester on an exciting adventure to uncover what’s happening in the forest and save the day!
Guess It Quick!
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.’
I am a Bot
Meet a helpful robot who works in a scientist’s lab building clever machines. This bot created something special—a pet dog named Sparky who can grow big enough to lift heavy things! But when another robot named Cog decides she wants a pet too, she brings home a gray cat called Whiskers. Two very different pets in one busy lab… Can a robot dog and a real cat become friends? Discover what happens when bots and pets live together!
A Fresh Plate for Ash!
Ash has grown his very own dinner - every single carrot, every tomato, every leaf - and he wants the whole family to know about it! But farming is not as easy as it looks. Can Ash chase off hungry birds, build a strong fence, and keep his tiny shoots safe long enough to fill a plate? And who on earth brought those sweet pastries to the table? This decodable reader practices the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘dish,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘splash,’ and ‘shouts.’
Pests!
What happens when Skel the skeleton gets tired of cleaning up after his messy housemates? When Zom and Jack refuse to lift a finger, the muck piles up thick and fast - and soon something starts scuttling in the shadows. Will the boys learn their lesson before the bugs take over the whole shack? A funny, creepy-crawly tale about mess, friendship, and pitching in. This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘brick,’ ‘muck,’ ‘snack,’ and ‘whack.’
Skel and the Chase
Skel is a skeleton who never stops working! He chops, plants, runs, and hunts all day long. His friends Zom and Jack tell him to rest, but Skel refuses. He marches off on another hunt with his dog Bones, getting richer and richer. But when you don’t sleep, strange things start to happen… What are those spooky phantoms following Skel? Will he escape them?