Children's Books for 1st Graders
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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.’
A Gal Can Do It!
Jill has a hard task - piles of cobblestone everywhere, and the line at the stone-disposal bin is far too long! Can she really build her own bin with just a list of parts, a bucket, and a whole lot of stubborn grit? When things go wrong and a tiny piece goes missing, will Jill figure it out before the sun sets? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hard,’ ’task,’ ’list,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘best.’
It Springs Back!
The bravest explorer in the whole world has walked through dark caves and crossed rivers at night - so why is this quiet village under the full moon making their legs wobble? The jack-o-lanterns glow, the huts stand empty, and a see-through cat is watching every step. Where did all the villagers go, and what rises up when the rain comes hammering down? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ’long,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’twang.’
Jim and Pup on the Hunt
When Len shows off a shiny new gift, Jim blurts out that he has even better stuff at home - but does he really? With his loyal pup at his heels, Jim sets off on a wild hunt through the house, grabbing bits and bobs from every room. Will his big brag land him in a fuss, or will he find something truly special? This lively decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘fun,’ ‘must,’ ‘shrub,’ and ‘hunt.’
Little Book of Big Facts: Irrawaddy Dolphin
Did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Meet the amazing Irrawaddy dolphin and discover how these intelligent creatures breathe air, hunt for food, and live together in river mouths. Learn fascinating facts about one of nature’s smartest animals and why people love them so much!
Little Book of Big Facts: Komodo Dragon
Have you ever seen a lizard as big as a person? Meet the Komodo dragon - one of the most amazing creatures on Earth! These giant lizards live on a special island far away in Indonesia. But what do these huge reptiles eat? Where do they sleep when it gets cold? And how do they keep their babies safe? Open this book to discover fascinating facts about one of the world’s coolest animals!
Little Book of Big Facts: Sumatran Tiger
Meet the amazing Sumatran tiger! This big cat has striking orange and white stripes and lives deep in the forests of Sumatra. Did you know tigers have enormous fangs and are incredibly strong hunters? Discover fascinating facts about how these magnificent creatures live in the wild and why so many people love them.
Quick! Save Them!
Two wandering villagers have drifted into a dark cave - and something green and groaning is waiting inside! Can a brave hero brew the perfect potion in time? Will one quick throw be enough to save the day, or is it already too late for these poor villagers? Sneak into the shadows and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words like ’neck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘struck,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘wreck.’
Stop That Chirp!
Poor Pup just wants a nap, but something in the garden keeps going CHIRP! CHIRP! Who could be making all that noise? Is it Trunk the elephant, with his big floppy trumpet? Is it prickly Spike, or the colorful toucans high up in the tree? Pup sniffs and searches every bush to track down the mystery chirper - but will he ever get his quiet little snooze? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chirp,’ ‘chirps,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘patch.’
Ted
Ted is strong and makes everyone sad. His family tries hard to be kind to him, hoping he’ll change, but nothing seems to work. When they come up with a clever plan involving red rings, something surprising happens. Will Ted finally become a friend worth having? Find out what happens when you read Ted!