Children's Books for 1st Graders
Be a Tree
A young girl imagines herself as the mighty Queen Tree, leading all the forest trees in her grand adventures. But when she wanders too far from home, she discovers that being brave and independent is exciting—until she realizes what she’s really missing. Will she find her way back to the people who love her most?
Cats and Crabs
When Deb’s curious cat discovers something unusual hiding in a hole in the yard, she rushes out to investigate. To her surprise, it’s a crab! Deb decides to rescue the little creature and bring it inside to keep it safe from her playful kitten. She feeds the crab and watches it grow bigger and bigger. But then something unexpected happens—the crab has babies! Can Deb take care of a whole crab family, or will these tiny creatures have other plans?
Hot or not?
Steve catches a cod and learns how to cook it over a fire. The next day, he has chicken to cook but runs into a problem—there’s no wood for a fire! What creative solution will Steve find to cook his meal? Join him as he explores different ways to make food hot and tasty.
In Mum's Pouch
I am a tree kangaroo and I live in Papua with my mum. I like to play in the bush and eat kapok flowers. I am a big kid now so I can help take care of the bub in Mum’s pouch.
In the Sky
Look up at the clouds! A man made of clouds waves hello and starts to dance a jig. Soon he brings a friend, and before long, there’s a whole band playing music in the sky! But what happens when the cloud band’s drums start making thunder? Will the children have to go inside, or can they find a way to keep the music going? Grab a blanket and watch the sky to find out!
Lonely Golem
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the only Iron Golem in a village? This gentle giant protects everyone from scary mobs, but when the sun goes down, he’s all alone. The cats run away, the pigs get scared, and the villagers just go to sleep. What would happen if a golem could make a friend? What kind of games would they play? What would they talk about? Discover the secret wishes of a lonely protector!
Look! Look!
When a friend is sad because his toy is stuck way up in the sky, two brave friends discover they can fly! But reaching the toy turns out to be trickier than expected. Will they be able to rescue it and help their sad friend smile again? Join this exciting adventure to find out what happens when friends work together to solve a problem.
Monster Pile
Ben needs to feed his cat, but when he goes to find her, he discovers that she’s been taken by a monster. He bravely puts all of the monster’s stuff in a bin and rescues his cat.
Save Our Sea
A young girl discovers that pollution from a nearby factory is hurting the sea she loves. When she writes a special message in the sand, something amazing happens. Will her brave idea make a difference? Join her on an inspiring journey to protect our ocean.
Sing!
Crow has just arrived in a new part of the woods and wants to make friends. There’s just one problem—he LOVES to sing, and he sings LOUD! When he belts out a tune for Rabbit, Rooster, and Lizard, they run away to find some peace and quiet. Poor Crow! He only wanted to share his favorite thing. Can this noisy bird find a way to make friends who will appreciate his love of music?