Children's Books for 1st Graders
My Big Act!
Susy has a BIG dream - she wants to be a real magic queen, with a cape, a wand, and a crowd cheering her name! But what do you do when you have no stage, no top hat, and no rabbit? Luckily, Susy has Mak, her dog and trusty sidekick. Can a rice basket, an old sheet, and one brave puppy pull off the greatest magic show ever? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words such as ‘be,’ ‘go,’ ‘my,’ and ’try.’
She Runs Up the Hill
May has never seen the sea - not once in her whole life! When her teacher Jack promises to show her, she runs up the hill with zest, grips a giant rock, and even climbs a tall tree to spot the waves. But what if the sea is too far to reach on foot? Could something small hold something huge inside? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grabs,’ ‘grins,’ ‘clasps,’ and ‘drifts.’
I Don't Fit!
Poor Tire! He’s tired of the bumpy car, he’s squished flat by a huge truck, and he’s way too wide for a boy’s bike. Everywhere he rolls, he just doesn’t fit. Will he ever find the perfect place to belong? Could a kind boy with a big idea change everything? Bounce along on this bumpy, funny adventure and find out! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bike,’ ‘came,’ ‘huge,’ ‘ride,’ and ‘smile.’
Brat Cat Gets Her Wings
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 practises the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘wings,’ ‘spring,’ ‘sings,’ and ‘bang.’
Ned and the Three Thumps
Ned is picking flowers on a sunny day when - HISS! - a sneaky green Creeper pops up right behind him. KA-BOOM! Now Ned is grumpy, dented, and stuck in a smoking hole. Will his clanky iron armour help him win the next round? Or does he need a cleverer plan to outsmart these bouncy, booming pests? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’that,’ ’then,’ and ’three.'
Ned Brings the Sting!
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 practise? Can a boy who hit zero zombies ever become a hero? This decodable reader practises the ng phonogram with words like ‘bring,’ ‘fling,’ ‘sting,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘zing.’
She Builds a Hut
It’s the hottest day of the whole summer, and Gilly the goat is MELTING. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and the shade she finds is never quite goat-sized. But what happens when Gilly spots a family building a house in town? Could a goat really build her own shelter from sticks and leaves? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘blaze,’ ‘shade,’ ‘hides,’ ‘home,’ and ‘smiles.’
Tip Has a Grand Plan!
Tip has a plan so grand - he’s off on a quest to write about every job in the village! But what happens when a stone mason’s crack makes him jump, a map turns into a potato, and a shiny sword catches his eye? Can a reporter with a blank notebook still find the best story of all? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘plan,’ ‘grand,’ ‘crops,’ and ‘stiff.’
A Gift for Tip!
Tip is having the worst day ever - zombies chased her, her farm flooded, and now she just wants to hide under the covers forever! But when Brat Cat peeks in with a bright red tulip and Fig Pig bursts through with glowing vines, will her grumpy mood survive all this cheer? Can two silly friends turn a terrible day around? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘felt,’ ‘went,’ ‘rest,’ ‘held,’ and ‘gift.’
Dig Through the Stone!
Diamond sword? Check. Diamond armour? Check. But to beat the Ender Dragon, our hero needs something tougher - Netherite! And that only comes from one place: the scary, lava-filled Nether. Can a brave miner dodge grumpy pigmen, dig through endless stone, and haul home enough ancient debris to craft the ultimate armour? With CLANG, THUMP, and CRACK around every corner, this adventure is packed with action. This decodable reader practises the th sound in words like ’through,’ ’that,’ ’thump,’ and ‘with.’