Free Friendship Books for 1st Graders

We believe every child deserves free access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Discover free friendship books for 1st graders ages 5-6. Our free children’s books feature best friends, kindness, and sharing perfect for beginning readers. Download free story books PDF or read childrens books online free.
Free Decodable Reader with nk Blend | The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden

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Diya is shy and loves butterflies, but she’s nervous about talking in class. When her school visits the park, something magical happens—her passion for butterflies gives her the courage to speak up! Will Diya discover that sharing what she loves can help her make new friends and find her voice?
Friendship Nature SEL <nk>
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Free Adventure Decodable Reader with Long Vowels | A Small Boat in a Big Lake

A Small Boat in a Big Lake

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Ken and his friend decide to explore the big lake in a small boat. But scary things keep appearing! First, they see something that looks like a devil with evil eyes. Then a big, dark shadow swims under their boat. And what’s that shape with sharp teeth coming toward them? Are the stories about dragons and monsters in the lake really true? Grab your oars and join this exciting adventure to find out!
Adventure Friendship V CV CCV
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Free Friendship Decodable Reader with Short u | Best Pals

Best Pals

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What makes a best pal so special? Discover the magic of true friendship! Best pals share everything, cheer each other on, and stand by you through tough times. They make life feel amazing, even when things get hard. But what happens when best pals have a disagreement? Join this heartwarming story to learn what real friendship means.
Friendship SEL juyv
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Free Decodable Reader with Open Syllables | Down by the Sea

Down by the Sea

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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!
Animals Friendship Adventure V CV CCV
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Free Decodable Reader with Open Syllables | First?

First?

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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?
Animals SEL Friendship V CV CCV
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Free Decodable Reader with Short u Sound | I Think I Can Help!

I Think I Can Help!

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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?
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Free Decodable Reader with 'ng' Words | I Want to Sing!

I Want to Sing!

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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?
Animals Music Friendship <ng>
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Free Decodable Reader with 'ng' Digraph | Little Ghost Wants to Play!

Little Ghost Wants to Play!

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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?
Friendship Humor Fantasy <ng>
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Free Decodable Reader with ck Digraph | Puppy's Birthday

Puppy's Birthday

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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!
Animals Family Friendship <ck>
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Free Sports Decodable Reader with ck Words | Squad!

Squad!

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Meet an awesome football squad where each player has special skills! One runs super fast, another can dodge and twist, and there’s an amazing header who never misses. But what happens when they face a tough team on game day? Find out how working together and trusting your teammates can make magic happen on the field!
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Free Friendship Books for First Graders

Explore free friendship books for first graders featuring stories about making and keeping friends. Our free kids books online teach kindness and sharing to beginning readers ages 5-6. Read childrens books for free with tales that help 1st graders build social skills through heartwarming friendship stories.

Free Friendship Stories for Ages 5-6

Our free friendship stories for ages 5-6 show young readers the joy of having good friends. These free childrens online books feature characters learning about loyalty and caring perfect for first graders. Online childrens books free to access help beginning readers develop social skills while practicing essential reading.

Free Friendship Books PDF Download

Download free story books PDF featuring friendship themes perfect for first grade readers. These printable childrens stories bring heartwarming tales to your home or classroom. Our free kids books online include content about being a good friend that helps beginning readers practice phonics.

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Enjoy free read aloud books online with friendship themes for beginning readers. Read childrens books online free featuring heartwarming stories perfect for 1st graders. Our story books to read online free celebrate the power of friendship for young learners ages 5-6.

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