Funny Books for 1st Graders
Don't Stop, Tim!
Tim is the world’s worst bird at not stopping. Butterflies? He stops. Bugs? He stops. A pretty cloud shaped like a cherry? You bet he stops! But when his young gang zooms off and night falls fast, Tim is all alone - and bird catchers are waiting in the dark. Can one easily-distracted little bird learn to keep flying, no matter what? This decodable reader practices the ng sound in words like ‘sing,’ ’long,’ ‘strong,’ ‘wings,’ and ‘zing.’
Catch That Cat!
Dr. Can Do has fixed the fountain, the lanterns, and Mrs. Bloom’s wobbly step - so how hard can catching one speedy ginger cat be? Very hard, it turns out! When the little cat zooms away and refuses to listen, Jill shares a clever tip involving a fish and a whole lot of sitting still. Can a busy doctor really learn to wait? This decodable reader practices the nk sound in words like ‘blink,’ ’think,’ ‘funk,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘pink.’
Ouch! Don't Pluck That Plant!
Poor Dr Can Do needs cactus for his amazing bone meal machine - but have you ever tried to pick up a prickly plant? OUCH! With a wobbly donkey, a torn lab coat, and blisters on every finger, can our clever inventor figure out a way to bring the spiky stack home without another painful jab? Join the adventure and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘back,’ ‘click,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ and ’thick.’
What Did The Mage Do?
A new Mage has moved to Jill’s lane, and trouble has followed him right to her farm! Her hen is flipping upside down, her sheep have pink dots and extra horns, and now her pickaxe is glowing a strange white. Will Jill ever get a normal morning again? And can she stop the Mage before he meddles with everything she owns? This decodable reader practices the wh phonogram through words like ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whirs,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whose.’
Ned Runs Home!
Ned’s shed looks dull and boring, but The Book has a secret plan to fix it up! Why does Ned need to dig up squishy blue blobs at the beach? What will happen when he grabs a big fistful of flowers right in front of a buzzing swarm of bees? Join Ned on a wild adventure of digging, baking, and running for his life! This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bakes,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘home.’
Which Milk?
Zom has a BIG plan to get rich - he’s opening his very own milk bar! But why should every cow make the same milk? When the cow is brown, the milk tastes like chocolate. When the cow is white, it’s sweet vanilla. And the pink cow? Strawberry, of course! But what happens when Zom reveals his strangest flavor yet? Will the villagers dare to try it? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whirl.’
Dig, Ned, Dig!
Ned has built a snug little shed on a sunny hill, and he thinks his work is finally done - but what happens when The Book says it’s time to dig? Armed with a brand new shovel and a grin from ear to ear, Ned scoops sand, carves tunnels, and clangs straight into something hard and shiny. Can one small tool really crack solid stone? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘make,’ ’nice,’ ‘wide,’ ‘brave,’ and ‘stone.’
Don't Run!
Behind the pink curtains, a puppeteer is ready for the perfect show - but what happens when the wrong backdrop turns a fancy lady’s quiet evening into a jungle adventure? With a huge tiger on the loose and a calm doctor who refuses to panic, can anyone convince the Rich Lady to run? Kids will giggle as every plan goes delightfully sideways. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘hide,’ ‘cute,’ ‘shine,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘wide.’
Hens
Meet a flock of fascinating hens, each with their own unique personality and adventures! From pecking in the yard to sitting on nests, these feathered friends are busy all day long. Watch as they strut, cluck, and care for their chicks. But what happens when an unexpected visitor wants to join the fun? Discover the wonderful world of hens and their barnyard friends!
A Mess!
Kim and Chris come home to find their house in a total mess! Their heads are aching just looking at all the clutter and dust everywhere. Will they be able to tackle this big cleaning challenge? Join them as they discover that working together might be more fun than they expected!