Free Books for 1st Graders
Litterbug
Di is a litterbug. Her mum gets mad. Litterbugs fill the world with junk. The next day, there is junk in Di’s bed. The junk drifts with her. Di’s pals hate it. It smells bad.
Mine!
He’s so tired of his brother taking his things all the time! When Mum sends them both to bed after another fight, he doesn’t think it’s fair. But then he spots something amazing in the yard - an elephant! He sneaks outside and climbs onto its back for an incredible ride across the plains. But wait - is that his brother in danger under a tree? A wild elephant is charging right at him! Can he reach his brother in time to save him?
The Monster
Sam and his sibling used to be the best of friends, slaying imaginary monsters and winning treasures together. But now a new kind of monster has arrived - one that makes Sam sleep all day, hide in his room, and forget about all the fun they used to have. This monster is different from any they’ve faced before. No matter what the family tries, nothing seems to work. Can they find a way to help Sam fight this invisible monster?
Yum!
It’s mango season on the farm! Join a young helper as they climb tall trees, pick juicy mangoes, and work alongside family and friends. From sorting fruit on blankets to selling at the market and trading on the river, there’s so much to do. But why does this family work so hard together? And what makes all that climbing and picking worth it in the end? Discover the sweet rewards of farm life in this sunny adventure!
Apam Cake
Mum has hurt her hand and I will help. I drop it in and we put the lid on. Oops. It is burnt. They are not all burnt. I did it!
Banana Hunt
A monkey is looking for his bananas and asks a human if they can find them. The human says no, and the monkey gets upset. The monkey then realises that the human wasn’t trying to find his bananas, they were just telling him that they didn’t have any.
Be a Tree
A young girl imagines herself as the mighty Queen Tree, leading all the forest trees in her grand adventures. But when she wanders too far from home, she discovers that being brave and independent is exciting—until she realises what she’s really missing. Will she find her way back to the people who love her most?
Cats and Crabs
When Deb’s curious cat discovers something unusual hiding in a hole in the yard, she rushes out to investigate. To her surprise, it’s a crab! Deb decides to rescue the little creature and bring it inside to keep it safe from her playful kitten. She feeds the crab and watches it grow bigger and bigger. But then something unexpected happens—the crab has babies! Can Deb take care of a whole crab family, or will these tiny creatures have other plans?
Drip, Drop!
Drip, drop! The rainy season has arrived, and one girl couldn’t be happier. Watch as her family collects water in big buckets, listen to her mum play beautiful music on the sitar, and discover how birds play in the rain. But what happens after the storm clouds clear? What magical surprises will she find on the leaves and petals outside? Join her on this cosy rainy day adventure!
How Many Ways Can You Use a Towel?
A towel is a piece of cloth that we can use to dry our hands or take a bath with. It can get wet and is a nice cloth to sit on.