Animal Books for 1st Graders
Let Go!
Wasp is just buzzing along on a lovely morning when SNAP! - a hungry frog grabs her for breakfast. But wait, isn’t that a snake slithering up behind Frog? And what about the mongoose… and the eagle? When everyone is caught in one big dangling chain of trouble, can one tiny wasp really be braver than them all? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘whack,’ ‘whips,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whose.’
Let Go of Crab!
When Crab spots a strange red “plant” clinging to a rock, can he resist just one tiny pinch? And when things go terribly wrong down in the deep, who will swim to the rescue before the shadows close in? Dive into a bubbly reef adventure full of darting fish, curled seahorses, and one very pinchy little friend who just won’t learn! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘pick,’ ‘snack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘stuck.’
Bees Sting Zom!
Zom the zombie is tired of neighbours who only groan about brains - he wants a REAL friend! When he hears a buzz and finds a golden hive humming in a birch tree, he’s sure he’s struck friendship gold. But will shaking the tree to say hello really bring the bees out to play? And what happens when a swarm with fangs comes zinging after him? This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ phonogram in words such as ‘sing,’ ‘spring,’ ‘hangs,’ ‘wings,’ and ‘sting.’
Me First!
Rabbit has a big, brilliant plan - he’s going to be FIRST at EVERYTHING on his very first day of school! First through the door, first across the finish line, first to finish his painting, his story, his maths. But what happens when Bee beats him to class, Turtle beats him in the race, and Dog paints a masterpiece? Could there be something Rabbit is first at after all? This decodable reader practises the sh sound in words like ‘brush,’ ‘dash,’ ‘flash,’ ‘share,’ and ‘wish.’
Dash to the Shed
Meow loves her cosy farm, where nothing ever gets past her sharp eyes - but what happens when a real, wild ocelot creeps out of the bush and heads straight for the chicken shed? Can one small house cat outsmart a hungry jungle hunter? With a clever plan, a wobbly scarecrow, and the bravest dash of her life, Meow is ready to try anything! This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘bush,’ ‘dash,’ ‘flash,’ and ‘shed.’
A Pink Pig on the Ranch
Have you ever wandered across the wide, flat plains of Minecraft? A pink pig sniffs the dirt, a hen pecks by a tall birch trunk, and horses gallop under a bright blue sky. Could this be the perfect spot to build a ranch? But when too many cows munch the grass, what happens to the land? This decodable reader practices the nk phonogram in words like ‘pink,’ ’trunk,’ ’think,’ ‘dunk,’ and ’thank.’
Hot Dog for Cat?
Dot has a brand new cat, but there’s one tiny problem - he won’t eat a thing! Will he nibble warm bread? Nope. A shiny red apple? No way. A freshly cooked egg? Absolutely not. Poor Dot runs all over town, trying every food she can think of, while Cat just stares with his big green eyes. What on earth does this fussy little creature actually want for dinner? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cat,’ ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ and ‘red.’
My Comb
Rooster has a bold red comb that shines in the sun. Peacock struts with feathers like a rainbow. Heron stands tall by the pond with a crown of her own. But what happens when a boy asks each proud bird to share? Will anyone trade their crown, or must he find another way to feel just as grand? Grab your scissors and find out! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘make,’ ‘shine,’ ‘prize,’ ‘wide,’ and ’trade.’
Jump, Bop, Jump!
Bop can’t wait for the big parade, but his feet have other plans! Every time he tries to jig, he bumps into a shrub or gets stuck in the mud. Yuck! Will Bop ever learn to jump and jog along to the beat? Or will his wobbly feet spoil the fun? Big brother Bud has one last trick up his sleeve… A decodable reader practising short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘hugs,’ ‘yuck,’ and ‘just.’
My Block Game Is Stuck!
A red bed on the roof? A pig in a cave? A fish stuck inside a tree trunk? Something has gone very, very wrong in this Minecraft world, and nothing is where it should be! Can our blocky hero figure out what broke the game before his whole afternoon falls apart - or will the weirdness keep piling up, block by block? This cheerful decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘deck,’ ‘duck,’ ‘shock,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘quick.’