Minecraft Books for 1st Graders
The Iron Golem
What happens when a giant iron golem gets stuck walking in circles, guarding nothing but an empty field? Jack is determined to move the enormous hunk of metal to a town that really needs protecting - but pushing doesn’t work, yanking doesn’t work, and throwing rocks barely makes a clink. Can a clever farm boy outsmart a creature taller than a house? This decodable reader practises the nk phonogram in words like ‘clank,’ ‘clink,’ ‘shrink,’ ’think,’ and ‘yank.’
The Honking Gang
Jack, Zom, and Skel are splashing in the pink evening sea when they notice something strange - where have all the fish gone? A dark shape stirs on the ocean floor, and suddenly a gang of honking axolotls comes rocketing up through the kelp! Can anyone be brave enough to face the Lotl Gang? Maybe it’s time to call in someone who is never, ever scared. This decodable reader practises the nk phonogram in words like ‘blink,’ ‘clunk,’ ‘skunk,’ ’think,’ and ‘wink.’
The Swamp Hut
Deep in the misty swamp, a wooden shack sits high on stilts, hiding a witch, a black cat, and a mountain of glittering gold. Skel grips his bow tight while Bones sniffs the air, tail wagging like mad. Can a brave boy and his wiggly dog sneak past a witch’s potions and grab the treasure? Will Bones stick to the plan - or chase that cat? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘shack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘click,’ and ‘pluck.’
Ned Thumps Them!
Ned has a cosy home, golden crops, and a magical Book by his side - but what happens when the sun goes down? Every night, grim things creep across the grass, hissing and snarling in the dark. Ned is tired of hiding under his quilt while thumps and thuds shake the walls. Could a lump of iron and a brave plan finally turn the tables? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’them,’ ’then,’ ’thinks,’ ’thuds,’ and ‘with.’
Brat Cat and the Big Mess!
When Fig Pig tells Brat Cat about an island of cows with mushrooms on their heads, she has to see it for herself - but what happens when one small bag of wheat turns into a giant mooshroom mob? Can Brat Cat fix the mess she’s made before the whole hill runs out of food? Join her for a muddy, moo-filled adventure! This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends with words like ‘drifts,’ ‘drops,’ ‘plant,’ ‘stand,’ and ‘press.’
Ned Ate It All!
Ned has built the best beehive ever, and the honey inside is the yummiest thing he has ever tasted! But what happens when Ned eats honey for breakfast, honey for lunch, and honey on EVERYTHING in between? Why is his tummy grumbling like a grumpy bullfrog, and what strange dream waits for him when he finally falls asleep? Will Ned ever listen to The Book? This decodable reader focuses on the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’thumps,’ ’thud,’ and ’three.'
Ned Builds a Home
Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and he’s got a BIG idea - a proper house with rooms he can actually fit through! With his trusty (and very chatty) Book guiding every step, Ned grabs his axe and gets to work. But will he follow the instructions this time? Can one messy plan really build the perfect home on the hill? Join Ned as he stacks, digs, and dreams his way to something grand. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘blade,’ ‘pace,’ ‘shine,’ and ‘pride.’
Can Do Hid the Gold
Jill walked into town with nothing but a cow, a frown, and empty pockets - raiders had snatched every last speck of her gold! But what happens when she knocks on the door of the mysterious Dr. Can Do? Can a clever builder with a hammer and a grin really hide treasure so deep that no raider will ever find it? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘felt,’ ‘gold,’ ‘kept,’ ’task,’ and ‘kind.’
Save Us, Brave Mage!
Every iron golem in Canville has vanished overnight - and without them, who will stand guard when the monsters come crawling out after dark? Can the Mischievous Mage and his friends find pumpkins to build new guardians before sunset? With rocket-powered flights, spooky caves, and a surprise pumpkin-pie baker on a sunny hillside, the race is on! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘woke,’ ‘came,’ ‘brave,’ ‘ripe,’ and ‘smile.’
Quick, Ned!
Ned wants to build the greatest gear ever, but the best stuff needs diamonds - and diamonds hide deep, deep down in the dark. Can Ned dodge the spiders skittering from every crack? Can he outsmart the rattling bones and cross a lake of bubbling lava without a single slip? With his trusty pickaxe and a very nervous Book, Ned is about to find out. This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words such as ‘pick,’ ‘stacks,’ ‘quick,’ ‘brick,’ and ‘check.’