Free Books for 1st Graders
I Want to Sing!
Bug really wants to sing, but she just can’t figure out how! She meets many friends who try to help. Duck sings about rain, but Bug doesn’t like getting wet. Frog sings about the pond, but Bug can’t swim. Big Bird’s song is too long, and Sad Bird’s song isn’t fun enough. Will Bug ever find the perfect song to sing? Can a new friend help her find her voice?
If Dinos Did not Die...
What if dinosaurs never went extinct? Imagine going to the park and seeing a T-Rex on the swings! Would dinosaurs be friendly neighbors who go shopping with us? Or would they stomp through our streets and gobble up all our food? This fun book explores what life might be like if giant dinos still roamed the Earth. Could humans and dinosaurs ever live together?
In the Deep
Anika is nervous about going into the sea, but her mum encourages her to give it a try. With a deep breath, she ducks her head under the waves and discovers an amazing underwater world! She spots floating algae, a baby turtle, a flying fish, and a colorful coral reef filled with incredible creatures. But when she gets too close to a shy octopus, she learns an important lesson. What other sea animals will Anika meet on her underwater adventure?
Little Ghost Wants to Play!
Gad is a friendly ghost who just wants to have fun, but there’s one big problem - everyone runs away from him! While other ghosts love scaring people, Gad only wants to make friends and play. When he spots a group of kids having fun, he tries everything to show them he’s not scary. He disguises himself as a coconut, then a balloon, but nothing seems to work. Can Gad find a way to show the kids that not all ghosts are spooky?
Lost!
A young ray is caught in a dangerous storm and becomes separated from home. Lost and hurt, he must navigate the ocean alone. Will he find his way back to safety? Join this brave ray on an exciting underwater adventure filled with danger, friendship, and discovery!
Magnet Magic!
Rin discovers a mysterious block that sticks to some things but not others. She’s curious about what this strange object can do! Will it stick to her cat? Her ruler? Join Rin as she explores the magical powers of her mysterious discovery and learns surprising secrets about the world around her.
Mel Can Help
When a terrible flood hits Mel’s town, she gets separated from her parents and ends up at a school turned into an emergency shelter. Feeling scared and alone, Mel meets a kind doctor named Jen who is busy helping injured people. But Mel doesn’t want to just sit and wait—she wants to help too! Can one young girl really make a difference during such a big disaster?
My Hair
Meet a girl who absolutely loves her long, flowing hair! From keeping cool in summer to staying warm in winter, her hair is always part of the adventure. She decorates it with leaves and flowers, stores her art pens in it, and styles it in wild ways for dress-up days. Her mum even says it looks like a bird’s nest! What creative things would YOU do with your hair if it could be anything you imagined?
No Pals
Tiger loves being alone and doesn’t want any friends—she’s fierce, independent, and prefers the peace and quiet of her solitary life. But when all the other animals mysteriously disappear, Tiger finds herself in an unexpected situation. What will happen when Tiger’s peaceful world changes? Find out in this wild tale about independence and surprise.
Not the Same
Meet two tiny creatures who seem so different but share surprising secrets! One is fuzzy, one is not. One is short, one is tall. They munch on the same snacks and both need their rest. But here’s where it gets really interesting - they each build very different homes and come out completely transformed! Can you guess what these two amazing animals are? Read along to discover the wonderful ways they’re alike and different!