Family Books for 1st Graders
Will They Get It?
When Gran spots a cheeky little mouse zipping across the floor, the whole family panics! Ma grabs a broom, Pa hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. But what happens when the baby sees the mouse too? Will anyone in this house be brave enough to catch the naughty creature - or might they all end up laughing instead? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ‘both,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ and ‘with.’
Clip and Trim!
It’s time to clip and trim the yard! The whole family puts on hats and long clothes to work outside in the sun. Mom drives the mower, Dad keeps watch, and everyone helps out. But wait - what surprises are hiding in the grass? A rock goes flying, something slithers by, and tiny creatures get grumpy when their home is disturbed! Can this family finish their big yard job together?
Mix It All Up!
What do you do when you want to make something truly amazing but your brain is as blank as the paper in front of you? Join one busy young artist who asks Dad, Mom, Gran, Pop, and even a sneaky big brother for help - painting, snipping, pressing leaves, and scribbling stories along the way. Could all these little bits somehow add up to something wonderful? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘grin,’ ‘plan,’ ‘press,’ and ‘stands.’
Huff! Puff! Yum!
Gran has a big plan, and it starts with the plumpest coconuts you’ve ever seen! But can one kid really crank, crack, and chop a pile of tough nuts into something sweet? What happens when the hard part just keeps getting harder - and Gran refuses to quit? Get ready to huff, puff, and cheer along on a very crunchy adventure. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y through words like ‘jump,’ ‘huff,’ ‘puff,’ ’nuts,’ and ‘yum.’
Dad, Get Up!
All this kid wants is one day of fishing with Dad - but Dad works so hard he keeps falling asleep on the couch! Can a tiny folded note tucked beside Dad’s morning mug wake him up and get those fishing rods moving? And when they finally head out together, why do all the woodland animals keep showing up? A heartwarming decodable reader practicing short u with j, v, y in words like “jump,” “tuck,” “trust,” “yum,” and “yep.”
Tad Ran!
A bright blue butterfly flutters by, and little Tad just has to follow! But what happens when a curious calf wanders off the path and deep into the jungle? Will Tad spot the spotty wings, the sneaky cat, and find the way back to Mom before it’s too late? A brave, bouncy adventure about listening - and learning - the fun way. This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ ‘dots,’ and ‘had.’
Get a Pot!
Step into the world of a young artist who loves to paint! From exciting train trips along the coast to silly scenes of goats in coats rowing boats under the moonlight, this creative painter brings imagination to life on canvas. Using photos and memories, they create amazing artwork that mixes real places with impossible things. What wonderful world will they dream up next, and what stories hide in their paintings?
Hold On, Kim!
What is making that tap-tap-tap sound while Kim tries to nap? When a dusty old loom starts shaking all on its own, Kim climbs aboard and suddenly she’s lifting off the ground, rising past rooftops and soaring into the clouds. Will she hold on tight as the loom dives, splashes, and swirls through a world bursting with color? This decodable reader practices open syllables in words such as “fly,” “sky,” “we,” “me,” and “why.”
Kittens!
Meet a playful kitten and its adventures! From napping on its back to chasing flies, this curious kitten explores the world with a furry pup pal by its side. Watch as kittens tumble through the park, get silly scares, and snuggle with their mom. What exciting adventures will this kitten discover next? A purr-fect story about growing up!
My Curls
What would YOU do with hair big enough to block the sun, wrap you up in winter, or hide a whole dog inside? Every morning, it has a new plan - a puff, a twirl, a giant square for dress-up day! But when one big snip changes everything, will long hair ever come back? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘clips,’ ’twists,’ ‘grins,’ and ‘swirl.’