Free Animal Books for 1st Graders
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?
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?
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?
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!
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!
Otter and Her Pups
An otter and her pups are swimming in a river. The pups are playing and swimming around, while the otter watches over them. Suddenly, a man appears with a net, and the otter mum says no.
Pig
A girl at the park smells something stinky and discovers what she thinks is a muddy pig! She has the best time running, splashing in puddles, and climbing trees with her new smelly friend. When the sun starts to set, she decides to sneak the beast into her house to keep playing. But Mom spots the muddy mess everywhere! What will happen when this stinky creature finally gets a bath?
Puppy's Birthday
Meet Kara and her puppy Pip! Pip is smart, funny, and loves to play. Tomorrow is Pip’s first birthday, and Kara wants to throw him a special party. Pip gets so excited that he rushes off to invite all his friends from around town. Will everyone come to Pip’s birthday party? Find out in this heartwarming tale of friendship and celebration!
The Cuckoo's Call
The cuckoo is a bird that grows up and eventually learns to fly and glide. It has keen eyesight, but it does not have its call. The cuckoo goes on a journey to find its call, checking in different places like the tops of trees and on farms.