Adventure Books for 1st Graders

Ned’s shed looks dull and boring, but The Book has a secret plan to fix it up! Why does Ned need to dig up squishy blue blobs at the beach? What will happen when he grabs a big fistful of flowers right in front of a buzzing swarm of bees? Join Ned on a wild adventure of digging, baking, and running for his life! This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bakes,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘home.’

White light splits the sky, the cattle bolt for shelter, and every child in the valley knows the rule: when the storm comes, you run home. So why is Langa climbing toward the ridge instead? Somewhere in the thunder lives the Lightning Bird, and Langa carries one small, secret gift meant just for it. Will the great bird come, or break apart like every storm before it? This Bookbot book practices the ‘wh’ sound with words like ‘when’, ‘while’, ‘which’, ‘whips’, and ‘whole’.

Ted is off to Jess’s party, white cane in hand, and he’s sure he knows the way. But when Kim rushes up worried he’ll get lost, can Ted really find the party using just smells, sounds, and his trusty cane? What happens when a huge puddle blocks the path, or a barking dog leaps out? Follow Ted and Kim on a clever, sniffy, surprising adventure across town. This decodable reader practices the wh sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘whiff,’ and ‘whole.’

Rex is the wiggliest, waggiest dog on the block - and the second Benny opens the door, WHOOSH, off he goes! Can Benny catch his runaway pup before Rex chases a flying umbrella over the hills, dives into a scratchy bush, and sniffs out Uncle Bruce’s yummy rice? It’s a wild, barky, breathless dash across town with one very determined boy and one very bouncy dog. This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘spring,’ ‘strong,’ ‘song,’ ‘cling,’ and ‘zing.’

Ting the bookworm mouse loves reading more than cheese - but his little brother Tang loves EATING books instead! Can Ting teach Tang to read before a very big, very hungry cat catches them both? With one wobbly sneeze, a daring leap, and a book held up like a shield, these tiny brothers are in for the adventure of their lives. Will Tang discover that stories taste better than paper? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘munch,’ ’tug,’ and ‘yum.’

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.’

Tim is a tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for adventure - if only one would turn up! When a bright blue button bounces past his feet, Tim sets off on a daring quest to find its owner. But can one tiny robot survive giant shoes, slobbery dogs, and a road as wide as a desert? A bouncy decodable adventure practicing VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ’lift,’ ‘gift,’ ‘damp,’ and ‘mend.’

Tim is the world’s worst bird at not stopping. Butterflies? He stops. Bugs? He stops. A pretty cloud shaped like a cherry? You bet he stops! But when his young gang zooms off and night falls fast, Tim is all alone - and bird catchers are waiting in the dark. Can one easily-distracted little bird learn to keep flying, no matter what? This decodable reader practices the ng sound in words like ‘sing,’ ’long,’ ‘strong,’ ‘wings,’ and ‘zing.’

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!

Night is falling, and something is groaning in the shadows. Can Ned and his brave wolves hold back the skeletons, zombies, and creepy crawlies clawing across the field? His leather armor is no match for their fangs - but what if The Book has a shiny, clanging plan to turn Ned into a hero? Will iron be enough when the monsters swarm again? This decodable reader practices the ng phonogram in words like ‘bang,’ ‘clang,’ ‘king,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘swing.’