Animal Books for 1st Graders
Time to Go Home
Tal has an important job: take the calf home before dark. But when he spots his friends playing an exciting game nearby, he can’t resist joining in. As the sun starts to set, Tal realizes the calf has wandered off to munch on grass. Will Tal make it home on time, or will the darkness catch him first? Find out in this adventure about responsibility and friendship.
Got to Go!
Tim the bird loves spotting bugs, but his curiosity keeps getting him into trouble! When his flock flies away to escape hunters with nets, Tim gets distracted by butterflies, dragonflies, and fireflies. Can Tim stay focused long enough to reunite with his friends, or will his love of bugs lead him astray?
If You Lived...
What would you need to survive on the moon? Or as a bird soaring through the sky? This imaginative book takes you on an adventure exploring what different creatures and environments require to thrive. From wings and beaks to gills and claws, discover the amazing adaptations that help animals live in their homes. What would YOU need?
Insects!
Bugs are everywhere! Some hop in the grass, some fly through the air, and some even make stinky smells. But wait - not all creepy crawlies are insects! Do you know what makes a real insect? Learn about ladybugs, ants, wasps, and more amazing creatures. Can you figure out which ones are true insects and which ones are pretenders?
Little Vet
Meg is a vet who helps all the animals in the jungle. When she runs out of a special medicine, she wraps up her scarf and sets off on a journey to find a rare herb deep in the jungle. Along the way, she meets animals who need her help - a monkey with an itch, a bird with a hurt leg, and a hungry baby deer. But helping others means using up her precious medicine! Will Meg ever make it home with the herbs she needs?
Mum Needs a Bike
It’s three o’clock in Animal Town and all the mums and dads are rushing to pick up their kids from school. But poor Mama Bear doesn’t have a bike like everyone else, and she’s always running late! Baby Bear suggests she get a bike, but there’s one big problem - Mama Bear doesn’t know how to ride one! Can Mama Bear learn something brand new and finally make it to school on time?
Pals or Not?
Two characters are trying to become friends, but things keep getting in the way. One seems prickly and not very cuddly! Will they find a way to get along? Follow along as they try different ideas to become pals. Can they figure out what it takes to be true friends?
Pep Likes To Mix
Pep is a kid who likes to mix things up and he ends up making a mess. His friends don’t like it, but he can’t stop. In the end, he runs away to the top of a hill where he can see the colorful huts he created.
Sad Tune
When a girl plays a sad, lonely tune on her flute, her tears transform into rain that spreads across the field. The animals hear the sorrowful song and wonder who could be so sad. What will they discover when they follow the mysterious melody to find its source?
Birthday Pet
Her mum and dad got her a pet as a gift! Will it be a pet that makes a mess? Will it be a pet that is a lot of work?