Friendship Books for 1st Graders
Swim, Red, Swim!
Red is a little fish who loves swimming in the pond with his pals. They munch on 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 as fast as he can to escape. Will Red find a way to outsmart the Big Bad Fish and save his pals?
Tag
Steve is it! When a game of tag begins, Alex runs off to find the perfect hiding spot. Steve searches everywhere, but keeps finding animals instead of Alex! There’s a dog, a cat, and even a hen. Will Steve ever find Alex? And what happens when the chase gets too hot to handle? Join the fun in this playful hide-and-seek adventure!
The Elf
Tina has so many chores to do every day, and all she wants is time to play! She loves to sing while she works, making up her own songs. One magical day, she discovers a tiny elf sitting on an ear of corn in the field—an elf who can do chores in a flash! But when the elf disappears, Tina is heartbroken. Will the elf ever come back? And what will happen when Tina asks for help with all her work?
The Giraffe Who Ate the Sun
Giraffe loves his mum and hates seeing her tired from working in the hot sun. So he decides to do something bold—he builds a tower to reach the sun itself! But what happens when his plan doesn’t go quite as expected? Join Giraffe and his new friend Bear on a wild adventure to discover what they can do when they work together.
Two Mice
Two unlikely friends meet on a desk, but there’s a big question: Is Pink Rat really a rat? When danger strikes in the form of a prowling cat, these two must work together to survive. Will they make it to safety? Discover what makes a true friend in this heartwarming tale of courage and friendship.
The Dragonfly Net
When a school assignment asks students to catch and study an insect, two friends set their sights on a speedy dragonfly. After chasing it across the playground without success, they spot a delicate spider’s web and have a clever idea. Can they use nature’s own creation to gently capture this beautiful, fast-flying insect? Join them on an exciting outdoor adventure to discover what happens next!
Bones and the Wolves
Bones is a loyal dog who always stays by his owner Skel’s side. But when a scary storm rolls in, Bones gets so frightened that he runs away into the hills! Lost and alone, Bones finds a pack of wild wolves in the woods. The longer he stays with them, the more wild he becomes. He even loses his collar! When Skel’s friend Zom tries to bring him home, Bones doesn’t trust her anymore. Can Skel find a way to bring his best friend back?
Mining School
Jill is an expert miner with an impressive collection of treasures! When Tom sees her success, he wants to learn her mining secrets. Jill brings him to her special spot where they discover something amazing hidden in the lava and rock. Will they be able to extract it, or will the hard work prove too challenging?
A Hot Christmas
Dr Can Do and his friends are celebrating Christmas in summer! While there’s no snow, Canville is beautifully decorated with a special tree. Join Jill, Minx, and the Mage as they enjoy swimming, Christmas crackers, and holiday treats. What makes a hot Christmas just as magical as a snowy one?
The Big Sheep
Rose the sheep is too big to fit through the new farm gate! Her friends suggest she try yoga, running, and swimming to get smaller. But will these activities really help Rose solve her problem? Join Rose on her journey as she discovers what it truly means to be strong and healthy.