Free Animal Books for 1st Graders
Rainbow Birds
A rainbow bird is the best.
Run!
A curious elephant calf spots a beautiful butterfly and just has to follow it! She chases the fluttering wings deep into the jungle, past hiding snakes and chattering monkeys, until she discovers a whole swarm of colorful butterflies. But when her special blue butterfly lands on something unexpected, the little calf realizes she’s in big trouble. She’s far from her family, and danger is close. Can she make it back to safety in time?
Save the Lake!
Fish friends discover something troubling in their beautiful lake home. Will they be able to figure out what’s wrong and who’s responsible? Join these determined fish as they work together to solve the mystery and protect their lake!
Spring
Spring is here and nature comes alive! Discover the wonder of baby birds chirping for food, colorful flowers blooming, and playful animals exploring the world. Watch as a family plants seeds, creates bright festival colors, and celebrates together. What magical adventures await you in springtime?
Swim, Red, Swim!
Red is a little fish who loves swimming in the pond with his pals. They eat green food and play among the weeds. But one day, they spot something scary - the Big Bad Fish! He’s hungry and he wants to eat Red and his friends! Red must swim faster than ever before to escape. Will Red find a way to outsmart the Big Bad Fish and save his pals?
Girl of the Forest
A young girl lives deep in the forest with her family. One day, while playing with her piglet, she spots a mysterious white deer that seems to call her to follow. She chases it through the trees, meeting amazing animals along the way—a pangolin with an enormous tongue, a honey-loving bear, and a curious elephant. But when a sudden rainstorm comes and darkness falls, she realizes she’s lost. Will her new animal friends help her find her way home?
I Can Spot …
Welcome to a farm where everyone is watching someone else! A frog spots a rooster, the rooster spots a child, and a cow spots a bird soaring through the sky. As day turns to night, glowing fireflies appear like tiny stars. But wait - could there be someone on a faraway planet looking back at us right now? Join this curious farm adventure and discover all the amazing things you can spot from morning until the stars come out!
Time to Go Home
Tal has an important job: take the calf home before dark. But when he spots his friends playing an exciting game nearby, he can’t resist joining in. As the sun starts to set, Tal realizes the calf has wandered off to munch on grass. Will Tal make it home on time, or will the darkness catch him first? Find out in this adventure about responsibility and friendship.
Got to Go!
Tim the bird loves spotting bugs, but his curiosity keeps getting him into trouble! When his flock flies away to escape hunters with nets, Tim gets distracted by butterflies, dragonflies, and fireflies. Can Tim stay focused long enough to reunite with his friends, or will his love of bugs lead him astray?
If You Lived...
What would you need to survive on the moon? Or as a bird soaring through the sky? This imaginative book takes you on an adventure exploring what different creatures and environments require to thrive. From wings and beaks to gills and claws, discover the amazing adaptations that help animals live in their homes. What would YOU need?