Adventure Books for 1st Graders
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?
Gad Hits It!
Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest - green skin, cheeky grin, and absolutely no one to play with! When he spots a group of kids having fun in the park, Gad is sure he’s found his new best friends. But will they run away screaming, or will a silly cat, a clever disguise, and a very bouncy volleyball game change everything? This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘Gad,’ ’lad,’ ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hid.’
Cats!
Meet a curious cat on an adventure! This playful story follows a cat exploring its world—from logs and dens to exciting discoveries. Will the cat catch that mysterious dot? Join in as our feline friend figures out what to do and where to go. Perfect for young readers learning to follow along with simple, engaging text!
Come Back, Rex!
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.’
Don't Cry, Blue Train!
Blue Train has a secret - every night, when the station is dark, he zooms past cacti and races under stars so bright they look like pinpricks in the sky. But what happens when he flies too far and finds himself lost in a strange forest with scowling trees and a very purple elephant? Can a boy with a flute help him find the way home? This decodable reader practices open syllables in words like ‘by,’ ‘cry,’ ‘fly,’ and ’try.’
Lost at Dusk
Jen’s mom and dad must set off to hunt for food, leaving her alone at the little leaf-roofed hut with only Piglet for company. But what happens when a white deer tiptoes out of the trees and beckons her into the shadows? Can Jen find her way home before dusk falls, and who might she meet along the way? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘yum,’ ‘hunt,’ and ‘dusk.’
Be Brave, Ned!
Ned’s tiny shed is safe, but oh, is it COLD! With chattering teeth and a floating, talking Book for company, he’s made one very important rule: Don’t go outside! But what happens when the only way to get warm means stepping out where spiders lurk and zombies shuffle? Can brave little Ned dig up stone, chop some logs, and beat the chill before night falls again? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘broke,’ ‘flame,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘safe.’
Don't Slip in the Dark!
Alex the miner has a big plan: grab her pickaxe, dig deep, and find treasure before dark. But what happens when an enthusiastic miner packs too much stuff and gets a little too close to the edge of a very dark pit? Can she climb back out, or will she lose everything in the shadows below? With grit, grins, and one very big tumble, this adventure proves that tough miners never quit. This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘slip,’ ‘cliff,’ and ‘grunt.’
Don't Wake the Herd!
Ned is DONE with fighting monsters - from now on, he’s a peaceful baker! But to bake cakes, he needs milk, and to get milk, he needs cows. Can Ned lead a herd home with just a handful of wheat? And what happens when dusk falls before his pen is finished and something groans in the shadows? Will Ned keep his cows safe through the night? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words such as ’this,’ ’thump,’ ’thud,’ and ’thanks.'
Ella Can Trek!
Ella has a map and a mission to reach the X. As she treks along the line, she encounters a pond, colorful bugs, soaring birds, a majestic stag, and even a magical unicorn! Will Ella navigate all these surprises and obstacles to reach her destination? Join her on an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder.