SEL Books for 1st Graders
I Love My Mom
Follow a child as they discover all the amazing things their mom teaches them—from cooking and gardening to riding a bike. What special skills will you learn from the people you love? Find out how a child’s mom shows love through teaching in this heartwarming story.
I Think I Can Help!
A friendly bird lands in a new place, hoping to make some pals. But how do you make friends when you’re all alone? The clever bird has an idea - he can help! From shooing pesky bugs to cleaning a crocodile’s stinky tooth, this little bird is ready to lend a wing. But will his kindness be enough to win over all the animals he meets? Can helping others be the secret to finding true friendship?
In the Pit
A young digger loves to play with their dog and dig in the dirt. But what happens when all that digging creates a really, really big pit? Sometimes our favorite activities can lead to unexpected problems! Will our little digger find a way out of this sticky situation, or will they be stuck forever? Grab your shovel and find out!
Mel Can Help
When a terrible flood hits Mel’s town, she gets separated from her parents and ends up at a school turned into an emergency shelter. Feeling scared and alone, Mel meets a kind doctor named Jen who is busy helping injured people. But Mel doesn’t want to just sit and wait—she wants to help too! Can one young girl really make a difference during such a big disaster?
My Hair
Meet a girl who absolutely loves her long, flowing hair! From keeping cool in summer to staying warm in winter, her hair is always part of the adventure. She decorates it with leaves and flowers, stores her art pens in it, and styles it in wild ways for dress-up days. Her mum even says it looks like a bird’s nest! What creative things would YOU do with your hair if it could be anything you imagined?
Nakita Can Help!
Meet Nakita, a caring helper who makes a difference! When she discovers an injured elephant stuck in a pit, she springs into action. Will Nakita be able to help this gentle giant feel better? Join her on an exciting adventure filled with compassion and teamwork!
Spencer Can Advance!
Spencer loves sports and staying active! When disaster strikes his community, Spencer springs into action to help. Will Spencer and his friends be able to make a difference when families need them most? Join Spencer on an inspiring journey of community service and teamwork.
The Flame
Dragon is nervous about the big test—he needs to breathe fire to prove himself! But something goes wrong, and Dragon feels disappointed. Will he find a way to discover his hidden powers? Join Dragon on his journey to learn that help can come from unexpected places and that everyone has something special inside them.
The Monster
Sam used to be full of fun and laughter, but something has changed. A mysterious monster has taken hold of him, and now he won’t play or spend time with the people who love him. His family tries everything to help, but nothing seems to work. Can Sam find his way back to being himself? Discover how talking about feelings can help chase away the darkness.
Pencil Box
Shawn gets a brand new box of coloured pencils and can’t wait to use them. But inside the box, the pencils are scared! They don’t want to come out. When Shawn falls asleep, the brave pencils sneak out and discover a book filled with drawings that have no colour. Can the pencils overcome their fears and help bring Shawn’s artwork to life?