Animal Books for 1st Graders
She Wants a Pet
Lisa has been waiting a whole year for her birthday surprise - a real, living pet! But what kind will it be? A stompy elephant that blasts lunches into the sky? A snappy croc with forty shiny teeth? A stinky skunk, a squeezy snake, or a giraffe too tall for the house? Every creature seems wrong in its own wild way. Could the perfect pet really exist? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends through lively words like ‘blast,’ ‘scrub,’ ‘stomp,’ ‘skunk,’ and ‘grins.’
Will It Come?
Meet Cuckoo, a clever bird who can fly higher than hawks and balance on the thinnest twig - but there’s one thing she simply cannot do. Her call has vanished! Where could it have gone? Has she lost it in the meadow, the farm, or the forest? Will Cuckoo ever find her voice again? This decodable reader practices the th sound in words like ’this,’ ’them,’ ’there,’ and ’thump.'
Don't Go, Small Fish!
Little Fish is tired of the same old sandy shore - don’t you ever wish you could explore somewhere new? When Mom warns him about the deep water, Little Fish sneaks off anyway. What wonders wait in the colorful coral below? And what happens when a very ugly boulder opens one enormous eye and shows rows of jagged teeth? This decodable reader practices the sh sound in words such as ‘shark,’ ‘dashes,’ ‘splash,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘blush.’
The Big Chomp!
Meg is marching all the way to Gran’s house by herself - no running, no skipping, just slow and sensible steps past the brick wall. But what is that sharp YAP coming from around the corner? Is a huge dog with a mean chomp waiting to pounce? Meg’s feet are already running the wrong way - can she be brave enough to peek and see what is really there? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chase,’ ‘chomp,’ ‘march,’ and ’lunch.’
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.
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.’