Free Books for 1st Graders
Down by the Sea
Nip is a young crab who is so excited to visit the sea with her mum! As she explores the beach, she discovers all kinds of amazing crabs - one with a mammoth claw, a pale round crab with strong legs, and many more. But when Nip accidentally bumps into a grumpy crab, will she still have a good day? Join Nip on her seaside adventure and find out what friends she makes along the way!
Fill It Up!
She’s so thirsty, but there’s no water anywhere! The pail has just a drop, the pump is dry, and the tank is empty. Even the river has dried up because the trees drank it all! She searches everywhere - the dam, the sea - but nothing works. Then she spots one dark cloud in the sky. Will it be enough to bring the rain she desperately needs?
First?
Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?
He Can Spy…
Kojo has a big reading test coming up at school, and he’s determined to do well! As he practices his homework, he spies all sorts of funny characters - a grandad in a bucket hat, a grandma in bright clothes, a hen wearing a headscarf, and even a cat with a necktie! Some words are tricky, but Kojo knows how to break them down. Can you help Kojo spy all the silly words hiding in his homework?
Hop Finds the King
Arrows are falling from the sky, and Hop must find the king before it’s too late! He races to ask Crow, Brown, Hip, and even a mysterious shape by the wall. Everyone points him in a different direction. Will Hop reach the king in time to warn him about the danger? Join Hop on this exciting quest through the kingdom!
I Am Up
The bird is sitting in its nest and realizes it has to go. It puts a bit in, then oh no! It has to go. A dog is up and the bird must go.
I Love My Mom
Follow a child as they discover all the amazing things their mom teaches them—from cooking and gardening to riding a bike. What special skills will you learn from the people you love? Find out how a child’s mom shows love through teaching in this heartwarming story.
I Think I Can Help!
A friendly bird has just moved to a new place and wants to make friends. He notices that the other animals need help - a rhino bothered by flies, a crocodile with something stuck in his teeth, a giraffe with a stick behind her ear, and a zebra who can’t eat in peace. The brave little bird has an idea: ‘I think I can help!’ But will helping others be enough to find the friendship he’s looking for?
I Want Fans
Meet a bird with a big dream—to fly through the sky and become a famous movie star! But there’s one problem: flying is really, really hard. When the other birds in flying class laugh and say this bird is too big to ever get off the ground, it’s time to get creative. Can a pair of homemade wings and a lot of determination turn this grounded bird into a soaring sensation? Will the dream of having fans ever come true?
I Want to Go Home
Bee is lost and can’t find the way home! Every place Bee visits seems wrong - a cozy nest belongs to birds, and a dark cave is where bats live. Where do bees really belong? Join Bee on an exciting search through different animal homes. Will Bee ever find the right place? And what happens when Bee meets a new friend who also needs help?