Free Friendship Books for 1st Graders
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?
Hantu
Meet Hantu, a playful creature who loves to pop up and surprise everyone he meets! But his fun-loving antics don’t always go as planned. Will Hantu find a friend who actually enjoys his games, or will he keep searching for someone who thinks he’s fun instead of frightening?
Little Vet
Meg is a vet who helps all the animals in the jungle. When she runs out of a special medicine, she wraps up her scarf and sets off on a journey to find a rare herb deep in the jungle. Along the way, she meets animals who need her help - a monkey with an itch, a bird with a hurt leg, and a hungry baby deer. But helping others means using up her precious medicine! Will Meg ever make it home with the herbs she needs?
Pals or Not?
Two characters are trying to become friends, but things keep getting in the way. One seems prickly and not very cuddly! Will they find a way to get along? Follow along as they try different ideas to become pals. Can they figure out what it takes to be true friends?
Sad Tune
When a girl plays a sad, lonely tune on her flute, her tears transform into rain that spreads across the field. The animals hear the sorrowful song and wonder who could be so sad. What will they discover when they follow the mysterious melody to find its source?
Save It
It’s her tenth birthday and she gets wonderful presents from her mother - a doll, a guitar, pencils, and even a camera! But when Dad gives her a clay donkey money bank, she’s disappointed. She wanted a new phone! As she starts saving her coins and watching her donkey get heavier, something unexpected happens at her new school. Will she keep saving for that phone, or will her money find a different purpose?
Where is Pluto?
When the Sun can’t find Pluto anywhere in the solar system, she asks all the planets for help. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the others search high and low, but where could Pluto be hiding? Join the planets on an exciting journey across the solar system to solve this cosmic mystery!
Flip, Flop!
A little fish is tired of being a fish! He tries to stand like a rabbit and fly like a bird, but nothing works out. When a sneaky cat comes along, the fish learns that being able to swim might not be so bad after all. But can this unhappy fish ever find a friend who truly understands how he feels? Dive in to find out!
In My Tum
Join in the excitement at the street fair! There’s an eating contest, fun games, and a chance to win big prizes. But when the narrator gets so focused on winning the noodle-eating contest that they start neglecting their team, will they discover what really matters? Find out what happens when competitive spirit meets teamwork!
Jump Up!
Coach Vic has an exciting surprise for his students after school! When they discover it’s volleyball, Tim worries he won’t be good enough. But Coach Vic believes everyone can have fun playing sports. Will Tim overcome his doubts and discover the joy of this amazing game? Join the team and find out!