Friendship Books for 1st Graders
This is the Way
Ted is blind, but he knows the way to his friend’s birthday party! Using his senses—smell, touch, and hearing—Ted navigates the streets with confidence. As his neighbor Kim follows along amazed, she discovers something surprising: Ted has his own special way of ‘seeing’ the world. How does Ted find his path when he cannot see?
Big Fish and Little Fish
Little Fish and Big Fish are having a wonderful time playing in the sea when something terrible happens. A fishing net traps Big Fish, and he cannot escape! Little Fish is determined to find help, but who in the ocean can save her friend? Shell wants to help but cannot swim fast. Whale wants to help but his teeth are not sharp enough. Will Little Fish find someone who can rescue Big Fish before it is too late?
Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat are the best of friends who share everything together. But when Cat moves into the house and spends less time in the yard, Dog feels left behind and angry. Will these two best friends find their way back to each other, or has something changed between them forever?
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!
Tire Trouble
Tire is having a terrible time! Car doesn’t care about Tire’s feelings at all. He drives on hot black roads and bumpy paths without a single thought for poor Tire. When Car has a crash, Tire finally gets a chance to find someone new. But the truck is too big, and the bike says Tire isn’t the right size. Will Tire ever find a place where he truly belongs?
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?
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?