Funny Books for 1st Graders
She Builds a Hut
It’s the hottest day of the whole summer, and Jill the goat is MELTING. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and the shade she finds is never quite goat-sized. But what happens when Jill spots a family building a house in town? Could a goat really build her own shelter from sticks and leaves? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘blaze,’ ‘shade,’ ‘hides,’ ‘home,’ and ‘smiles.’
What Ned Did
Ned has a tall stone tower, a big book full of tips, and one tiny problem - he is not a wizard yet! Can a boy with a bucket really turn bubbling lava into the hardest stone in the world? And what happens when he whacks it with his shiny new pick? Join Ned on a steamy, sparky cave adventure full of drips, hisses, and surprises. This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘whew,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whisks.’
Stop the Hat!
Ray has the best hat in the whole wide land - it has googly eyes, teal horns, and a long pink tail made by Gran. But what happens when a gusty Cloud decides that flappy tail looks far too fun to blow? Can Ray and Bull race fast enough to catch a runaway hat as it glides into the sky? A decodable reader practicing silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘close,’ ‘face,’ ‘race,’ and ‘ride.’
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!
Ted
Ted is strong and makes everyone sad. His family tries hard to be kind to him, hoping he’ll change, but nothing seems to work. When they come up with a clever plan involving red rings, something surprising happens. Will Ted finally become a friend worth having? Find out what happens when you read Ted!