Family Books for 1st Graders
Mine!
He’s so tired of his brother taking his things all the time! When Mum sends them both to bed after another fight, he doesn’t think it’s fair. But then he spots something amazing in the yard - an elephant! He sneaks outside and climbs onto its back for an incredible ride across the plains. But wait - is that his brother in danger under a tree? A wild elephant is charging right at him! Can he reach his brother in time to save him?
The Best!
Jim thinks his toys are the best, but they’re actually old and boring. When his pup goes missing, Jim and his friends must work together to search high and low. Will they find what they’re looking for, and discover what ’the best’ really means?
Yum!
It’s mango season on the farm! Join a young helper as they climb tall trees, pick juicy mangoes, and work alongside family and friends. From sorting fruit on blankets to selling at the market and trading on the river, there’s so much to do. But why does this family work so hard together? And what makes all that climbing and picking worth it in the end? Discover the sweet rewards of farm life in this sunny adventure!
Be a Tree
A young girl imagines herself as the mighty Queen Tree, leading all the forest trees in her grand adventures. But when she wanders too far from home, she discovers that being brave and independent is exciting—until she realizes what she’s really missing. Will she find her way back to the people who love her most?
Look! Look!
When a friend is sad because his toy is stuck way up in the sky, two brave friends discover they can fly! But reaching the toy turns out to be trickier than expected. Will they be able to rescue it and help their sad friend smile again? Join this exciting adventure to find out what happens when friends work together to solve a problem.
Mel Can Help
When a flood sweeps through her town, Mel finds herself lost and scared at a school turned emergency shelter. There, she meets Jen, a kind doctor who helps people in need. As Mel watches Jen work, she realizes she can help too—even if she doesn’t know how to fix people. How can a brave girl like Mel make a difference when her community needs her most?
Save Our Sea
A young girl discovers that pollution from a nearby factory is hurting the sea she loves. When she writes a special message in the sand, something amazing happens. Will her brave idea make a difference? Join her on an inspiring journey to protect our ocean.