Free Books for 1st Graders
Run!
A curious elephant calf spots a beautiful butterfly and just has to follow it! She chases the fluttering wings deep into the jungle, past hiding snakes and chattering monkeys, until she discovers a whole swarm of colourful butterflies. But when her special blue butterfly lands on something unexpected, the little calf realises she’s in big trouble. She’s far from her family, and danger is close. Can she make it back to safety in time?
Save the Lake!
Fish friends discover something troubling in their beautiful lake home. Will they be able to figure out what’s wrong and who’s responsible? Join these determined fish as they work together to solve the mystery and protect their lake!
Spring
Spring is here and nature comes alive! Discover the wonder of baby birds chirping for food, colourful flowers blooming, and playful animals exploring the world. Watch as a family plants seeds, creates bright festival colours, and celebrates together. What magical adventures await you in springtime?
Swim, Red, Swim!
Red is a little fish who loves swimming in the pond with his pals. They eat green food and play among the weeds. But one day, they spot something scary - the Big Bad Fish! He’s hungry and he wants to eat Red and his friends! Red must swim faster than ever before to escape. Will Red find a way to outsmart the Big Bad Fish and save his pals?
The Cap
Don chooses a beautiful blue cap at the shops, but when the wind carries it high into a tree at the park, he’s heartbroken. As he watches from his window, something magical happens—the moon seems to smile at him. Will Don find a way to get his cap back, or will something even more wonderful happen?
White Calf
Abi has a buffalo calf and is responsible for taking care of him. They go to a fete and the kids are fascinated by the calf. The calf gets scared and Abi calms him down.
Girl of the Forest
A young girl lives deep in the forest with her family. One day, while playing with her piglet, she spots a mysterious white deer that seems to call her to follow. She chases it through the trees, meeting amazing animals along the way—a pangolin with an enormous tongue, a honey-loving bear, and a curious elephant. But when a sudden rainstorm comes and darkness falls, she realises she’s lost. Will her new animal friends help her find her way home?
I Can Spot …
Welcome to a farm where everyone is watching someone else! A frog spots a rooster, the rooster spots a child, and a cow spots a bird soaring through the sky. As day turns to night, glowing fireflies appear like tiny stars. But wait - could there be someone on a faraway planet looking back at us right now? Join this curious farm adventure and discover all the amazing things you can spot from morning until the stars come out!
My Cat
I ask my dad to help me draw the food that is in front of me. I can see spots that are lit up and I do them in steps. I ask if I can draw my cat and my dad says it is a bit hard to draw.
Tears
A young child admires their brave big sister who never seems scared—until one day the child notices something unexpected. Why is big sister crying when she’s been so strong all day? Join this sweet story about discovering that even the people we look up to have feelings, and that’s okay.