Free Nature Books for 1st Graders
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?
The Cap
Don chooses a beautiful blue cap at the shops, but when the wind carries it high into a tree at the park, he’s heartbroken. As he watches from his window, something magical happens—the moon seems to smile at him. Will Don find a way to get his cap back, or will something even more wonderful happen?
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!
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?
The Cuckoo's Call
A young cuckoo has everything a bird needs to grow up—strong wings, the ability to find food, and independence. But something important is missing: its very own call! Follow this determined bird as it searches high and low across farms, forests, and treetops. Will the cuckoo ever find its special voice?
Yum!
It’s mango season on the farm! Join a young helper as they climb tall trees, pick juicy mangoes, and work alongside family and friends. From sorting fruit on blankets to selling at the market and trading on the river, there’s so much to do. But why does this family work so hard together? And what makes all that climbing and picking worth it in the end? Discover the sweet rewards of farm life in this sunny adventure!
Be a Tree
A young girl imagines herself as the mighty Queen Tree, leading all the forest trees in her grand adventures. But when she wanders too far from home, she discovers that being brave and independent is exciting—until she realizes what she’s really missing. Will she find her way back to the people who love her most?
Cats and Crabs
When Deb’s curious cat discovers something unusual hiding in a hole in the yard, she rushes out to investigate. To her surprise, it’s a crab! Deb decides to rescue the little creature and bring it inside to keep it safe from her playful kitten. She feeds the crab and watches it grow bigger and bigger. But then something unexpected happens—the crab has babies! Can Deb take care of a whole crab family, or will these tiny creatures have other plans?
Drip, Drop!
Drip, drop! The rainy season has arrived, and one girl couldn’t be happier. Watch as her family collects water in big buckets, listen to her mum play beautiful music on the sitar, and discover how birds play in the rain. But what happens after the storm clouds clear? What magical surprises will she find on the leaves and petals outside? Join her on this cozy rainy day adventure!