Funny Books for 1st Graders
Just One More Prank!
The Mage has a big, fizzy secret: his magic just will not sit still! What happens when he sneaks out for one tiny spell… then another… then another? Stone walls, prickly plants, bubbling lava, and a shack full of noisy chicks - can anyone stop him before Jill’s wolf Minx does? And who will clean up this wild, magical mess? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words such as ’trick,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snuck,’ ‘chicks,’ and ‘stack.’
Let Go!
Wasp is just buzzing along on a lovely morning when SNAP! - a hungry frog grabs her for breakfast. But wait, isn’t that a snake slithering up behind Frog? And what about the mongoose… and the eagle? When everyone is caught in one big dangling chain of trouble, can one tiny wasp really be braver than them all? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘whack,’ ‘whips,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whose.’
Let Go of Crab!
When Crab spots a strange red “plant” clinging to a rock, can he resist just one tiny pinch? And when things go terribly wrong down in the deep, who will swim to the rescue before the shadows close in? Dive into a bubbly reef adventure full of darting fish, curled seahorses, and one very pinchy little friend who just won’t learn! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘pick,’ ‘snack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘stuck.’
Thanks to the Rat
Diane is the proudest litterbug around - until one morning, a stinky, buzzing cloud of rubbish appears above her bed and refuses to leave! What happens when the trash cloud follows her to school in front of all her friends? Can a lonely girl and one brave little rat figure out how to make the mess disappear before it swallows the whole park? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’thank,’ ’that,’ ’think,’ and ‘with.’
Fly! Fly!
When Boy’s favorite toy gets snatched by a mischievous dragon and carried high into the clouds, what’s a brave friend to do? Girl knows just one answer: hold on tight and chase that silly dragon across the sky! Can they zoom fast enough to catch the toy before Dragon gets up to more trouble? Buckle up for a wild, whooshing ride packed with giggles and gasps. This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘cry,’ ‘fly,’ ‘sky,’ and ‘we.’
I Can Do It!
Today is the big day! Can you show Mom every single thing you can do? From stirring spice in the kitchen to watering a rose, from scrubbing suds to clipping clothes on the line, there’s so much to share. But when Mom brings out the bike, will a wobbly tummy win, or will it be time to glide with pride? A warm, cheerful story about growing up and showing off. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bike,’ ‘glide,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘pride.’
The Best Thing, Ned!
It’s Ned’s birthday, and The Book has a plan - but wait, where’s the present? Why does Ned need wheat, sugar, eggs, and milk? And what on earth is The Book up to, bossing Ned around the fields with no hands of its own? From chasing chickens to milking cows, Ned is sure something wonderful is coming… but what could it possibly be? This decodable reader practises the th sound in words like ‘birthday,’ ’thanks,’ ’thick,’ ’thing,’ and ’three.’
Dash to the Shed
Meow loves her cosy farm, where nothing ever gets past her sharp eyes - but what happens when a real, wild ocelot creeps out of the bush and heads straight for the chicken shed? Can one small house cat outsmart a hungry jungle hunter? With a clever plan, a wobbly scarecrow, and the bravest dash of her life, Meow is ready to try anything! This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘bush,’ ‘dash,’ ‘flash,’ and ‘shed.’
Mer
Jack has never caught a fish - not once! But when he casts his wobbly branch-rod off the dock, what on earth tugs back? Something green, something grumpy, something that is definitely NOT a fish. Could a pumpkin boy and a mermaid really become friends? And what happens when the sun starts sinking on their silly, splashy adventure? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whines,’ and ‘whale.’
He Can Do It!
Dr. Can Do’s furnaces are hungry, hungry, HUNGRY - and there isn’t a lump of coal left in town! Can a clever inventor build his way to the faraway mine before his workshop goes cold? With a hammer in hand and a big idea brewing, Dr. Can Do is about to find out that walking is NOT the fastest way to get more coal. What will he invent next? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘go,’ ‘my,’ ‘so,’ and ’try.’