Children's Books for 1st Graders

Jill is back on the edge of the Nether, and the lava below is hotter and huger than ever! Can Doc’s whirring, clanking machine really build a stone bridge all the way across? And what happens when the blocks keep flying and nobody knows how to switch it off? Grab your pickaxe and run with Jill, Zed, and Doc on their wildest trek yet! This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whew,’ ‘whirs,’ and ‘whack.’

A new Mage has moved to Jill’s lane, and trouble has followed him right to her farm! Her hen is flipping upside down, her sheep have pink dots and extra horns, and now her pickaxe is glowing a strange white. Will Jill ever get a normal morning again? And can she stop the Mage before he meddles with everything she owns? This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram through words like ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whirs,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whose.’

Nip the little crab is bursting with excitement - today is the day she finally gets to see the sea! But with shiny shells to collect, a friendly fiddler crab to meet, and a whole beach full of new crab pals, will Nip ever make it to the water? And what happens when she bumps into a grouchy crab who isn’t in the mood for hellos? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘by,’ ‘go,’ ‘he,’ ’no,’ and ‘so.’

Tip the Dog and Fig Pig are both walking home along the path when the sky goes dark. What could be big enough to blot out the sun? When a real live dragon swoops down, Fig Pig waves his tiny sword and Tip tries to think of a plan - but can two small friends really outwit a giant beast, or will they need some unexpected help? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words such as ‘both,’ ‘path,’ ’that,’ and ’think.’

Fig Pig has a big, bold plan - he’s going to sail the whole wide world and bring back the most AMAZING thing Brat Cat has ever seen! But what could possibly be amazing enough? Will glowing fish do the trick? What about spotty mushroom cows, a giant polar bear, or a sizzling hot desert? Follow Fig Pig across oceans and icy shores as he searches for the perfect treasure. This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘brags,’ ‘grand,’ ‘frost,’ ‘spots,’ and ‘stand.’

Ned has trekked past the flower fields and found something amazing - a whole village full of people who only say “Hmm”! But what do these odd folk want, and what are those sparkly green gems they keep pressing into his hands? When a wandering trader strolls up with bags of mystery seeds, Ned must decide what’s really worth trading for. This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’think,’ ’three,’ and ’those.'

Ned has built thick walls, but can they really stop every mob? When a huge iron thing on the path gives him an idea, Ned sets to work - stacking slabs with a thump, planting seeds in the earth, and carving sharp teeth into a pumpkin. But will his strange creation actually come to life? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’thick,’ ‘path,’ ’teeth,’ ’thump,’ and ’thanks.’

CRASH! SPLASH! When a fishing net traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, Little Fish knows there’s only one way to save his best friend - find someone with really, really sharp teeth. But where do you look when you’re tiny and the ocean is huge? Will Turtle help? Will Whale? Who on earth has teeth sharp enough to slice through a net? This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘fish,’ ‘sharp,’ ‘shrimp,’ ‘splash,’ and ‘swish.’

May has never seen the sea - not once in her whole life! When her teacher Jack promises to show her, she runs up the hill with zest, grips a giant rock, and even climbs a tall tree to spot the waves. But what if the sea is too far to reach on foot? Could something small hold something huge inside? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grabs,’ ‘grins,’ ‘clasps,’ and ‘drifts.’

Ash has grown his very own dinner - every single carrot, every tomato, every leaf - and he wants the whole family to know about it! But farming is not as easy as it looks. Can Ash chase off hungry birds, build a strong fence, and keep his tiny shoots safe long enough to fill a plate? And who on earth brought those sweet pastries to the table? This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘dish,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘splash,’ and ‘shouts.’