Minecraft Books for 1st Graders
No Other Mage Like Me!
Ned has a pointy hat, a talking book, and big wizard dreams - but why does his next lesson involve chopping cane, crafting stacks of books, and battling mobs at dusk? What happens when the grumpy Book barks orders and Ned just keeps asking questions? Can a boy with a shiny sword and sore fingers really learn to spark real magic? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘why.’
Thumps in the Dark!
Ned’s tiny green seedlings are finally poking through the dirt, and his very first wheat field is almost ready. But what happens when a hissing creeper sneaks in after dark? Can Ned and The Book save the farm before the whole field goes BOOM? And if everything blows up, will Ned have the courage to start again and thwart those sneaky creepers for good? This decodable reader practises the th sound in words like ’thick,’ ’thumps,’ ’thwart,’ ’thrill,’ and ’thanks.'
Cat Is Struck!
Brat Cat has a List, and Brat Cat always finishes her List - chickens to feed, sheep to brush, fences to mend. But what happens when an arrow comes flying out of nowhere and thunks right into her shoulder? Who would dare attack a busy cat on a perfectly good Tuesday? Can she grab her bow and save the day? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘sun,’ ‘struck,’ ’trunk,’ and ‘yes.’
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 practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘whew,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whisks.’
Ride That Pig!
Ned is lost in a spooky swamp with only his floating Book for company - and something slimy is bouncing his way! Can Ned battle the splitting slimes, make it home before dark, and figure out why a mysterious pink pig keeps staring at him? And what happens when he straps a saddle onto its back? Giggles, oinks, and carrot-powered chaos await! This decodable reader practises the sh sound in words like ‘shade,’ ‘splash,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘shock,’ and ‘shrug.’
A Glint in the Dark
Dr. Can Do is sure he knows every cobblestone and rooftop in his quiet little town - so when a stranger named Sam rides in claiming there are secret caves nearby, the doc just laughs. But what happens when Sam leads him down a twisting stone stairway? Could a whole glowing world really be hiding right beneath their feet? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends through lively words like ’trots,’ ‘glint,’ ‘plucks,’ ‘stands,’ and ’twist.’
Rot
Steve and Alex catch WAY too much cod - and then make some truly terrible choices about what to do with the leftovers. What happens when fish is left to go bad? Why are cats suddenly swarming the yard, and what giant creature is snuffling around in the cave? Can two friends fix a stinky, slimy, oozy mess before the whole farm turns into an animal party? This decodable reader practises the ng phonogram in words like ‘bring,’ ‘cling,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘song.’
Fig Pig Packs Snacks!
Ahoy there! Can Fig Pig really sail the wide blue sea without a crew? He packs his ship with snacks, steps onto the deck, and sets off to find brave sailors to join him. But the fish just flick away, the polar bears stamp, and the swamp is full of muck and yuck! Will Fig Pig ever find the right crew? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘deck,’ ‘snacks,’ ‘quick,’ ’luck,’ and ’trick.’
Skel Gets a Dog
Skel is a skeleton who wants one thing - a loyal, bone-loving dog. When he finds the perfect pup, everything seems wonderful, until the dog starts stealing his actual bones. His arms! His leg! His skull! Can Skel train his cheeky pup before he ends up as a pile on the floor? A decodable reader practising VCC/CVCC words such as ‘held,’ ‘fast,’ ‘felt,’ ‘kept,’ and ’next.’
Stand Still, Herd!
Ned is the bravest knight around - but every monster fight leaves him covered in bumps and bruises! What he needs is armour, and armour means leather, and leather means… cows. Easy, right? But when Ned charges down the hill yelling at the top of his lungs, the cows have other ideas. Can one small knight outsmart a herd of very fast cows? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’thick,’ ’three,’ ’thud,’ and ’thumps.'