SEL Books for 1st Graders

We believe every child deserves access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Discover meaningful SEL books for 1st graders ages 5-6. Our children’s books feature emotions, empathy, and self-awareness perfect for beginning readers. These picture books and storybooks build reading confidence through social-emotional learning.
Free Decodable Reader with nk Blend | The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden

4.3 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Diya is shy and loves butterflies, but she’s nervous about talking in class. When her school visits the park, something magical happens—her passion for butterflies gives her the courage to speak up! Will Diya discover that sharing what she loves can help her make new friends and find her voice?
Friendship Nature SEL <nk>
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Family Decodable Reader with Silent e Words | We All Help

We All Help

4.3 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Jan’s special day is coming up, and everyone in the family wants to help make it wonderful! Mom is cooking something delicious, Dad has a surprise, and Grandma and Grandpa have special gifts too. Even Tim is excited to help! Can you guess what everyone is preparing together? Find out how a whole family comes together to create something amazing!
Family Inclusion SEL Silent-e
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Free Fantasy Decodable Reader with Silent e | The Best Tube

The Best Tube

4.1 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Lila is an artist who loves painting with her watercolours. In her workshop, she creates magical scenes with swaying trees, cloud people floating in the sky, tiny sprites living in flowers, and all sorts of wonderful animals. But there’s one tube of paint that hasn’t been used yet - the yellow tube. It’s worried about getting squashed and squeezed like all the others. Will yellow find the courage to become part of Lila’s art?
Fantasy SEL Silent-e
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Free Family Decodable Reader with Final Blends | A Mess!

A Mess!

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
When mum and dad ask them to clean the house after school, the kids discover an enormous mess waiting for them! Dirty dishes pile up in the kitchen, dust bunnies hide under the couch, and their rooms look like a tornado hit them. Can they work together to tackle all their chores and restore order to their home?
Family SEL VCC CVCC
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with Silent e | A Shed for Ned

A Shed for Ned

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Ned needs a safe place to stay, and The Book tells him exactly what to do. Will Ned be brave enough to build a shed all by himself? Find out how Ned creates his shelter and what happens when darkness falls in this exciting story about courage and building.
Adventure SEL Minecraft Silent-e
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Family Decodable Reader with CCVC Patterns | All of Us

All of Us

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
In a busy house full of people, a young child sometimes wishes to be alone—especially when there’s no room to run or play. But what happens when everything changes and being surrounded by family becomes the safest, most comforting place to be? Discover why this child learns that sometimes, having everyone around is exactly what you need.
Family Inclusion SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
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Free Decodable Reader with sh Digraph | Allie's Haircut

Allie's Haircut

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Allie finds a picture of her mum with short hair and decides to give herself a haircut to look pretty too. But oh no—the scissors don’t cooperate, and Allie’s new look is a disaster! Will Allie find a way to fix her hair? Find out what wild things she tries and how her mum helps her see herself in a whole new way.
Family Humor SEL <sh>
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Free Friendship Decodable Reader with Short u | Best Pals

Best Pals

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
What makes a best pal so special? Discover the magic of true friendship! Best pals share everything, cheer each other on, and stand by you through tough times. They make life feel amazing, even when things get hard. But what happens when best pals have a disagreement? Join this heartwarming story to learn what real friendship means.
Friendship SEL juyv
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Animal Decodable Reader with th Digraph | Bird in a Cage

Bird in a Cage

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
A child loves watching the beautiful birds that Dad brings home. They can sing such lovely songs! But something is wrong—the birds won’t eat and they seem so sad in their cage. What could be making them unhappy? And what will happen when the child decides to help? Join this caring family as they discover what the birds truly need.
Animals Family SEL <th>
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Free Decodable Reader with Open Syllables | First?

First?

4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?
Animals SEL Friendship V CV CCV
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SEL Kids Books for First Grade

Our SEL kids books for first grade develop emotional intelligence in beginning readers. These children's books feature feelings, relationships, and self-awareness perfect for 5-6 year olds. Each SEL storybook combines social-emotional lessons with phonics practice, helping 1st graders build confidence through picture books about understanding emotions.

SEL Picture Books for Ages 5-6

Explore SEL picture books designed for ages 5-6. These best picture books bring emotional themes to early readers through relatable illustrations. Our picture story books help first graders identify and express feelings while developing essential reading skills through visual storytelling.

SEL Storybooks for Beginning Readers

Find SEL storybooks crafted for beginning readers in 1st grade. These childrens story books feature empathy, kindness, and managing emotions kids need. Our online story books make reading practice meaningful with tales of growth perfect for books for elementary students.

SEL Books Online for 1st Graders

Access SEL books online for 1st graders with PDF childrens books and story read aloud options. Our online childrens books to read include english story books online reading formats. These books for kids offer digital picture books perfect for home or classroom reading.

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