Free Books for 1st Graders
Bones and the Pack
Bones is the bravest dog in the valley - until a terrible storm sends him bolting into the dark woods. Lost and hungry, he meets a wolf pack with pale, watching eyes, and soon he’s running wild beside them, leaving his red bandana behind. But what happens when Zom finds him in the forest clearing? Can Skel bring his best friend home again? This decodable reader practises the sh phonogram through words like ‘crash,’ ‘dash,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘shook.’
Crow, Stop Singing!
Crow has a big plan - he’s going to WOW the animals with his amazing singing voice! But when he opens his beak, Hank, Pink, and Frank bolt away in a blink. Was his song really that bad? Can Crow find a way to win his chums back, or will he sing alone forever? Hop onto the stage and find out what happens when Crow hands over the microphone! This decodable reader practises the nk sound in words like ‘blink,’ ’thank,’ ‘clunk,’ and ’trunk.’
Dig!
Meet Alex, a brave digger with a diamond shovel, lucky boots, and a feeling in her toes that something amazing is hidden deep below the hillside. What will she find as she tunnels down into the dark? And while she’s busy chasing treasure underground, who might sneak up to her crispy lunch by the campfire? Grab your pickaxe and find out! This decodable reader practises the sh sound in words like ‘fish,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘shaft,’ ‘she,’ and ‘wish.’
I Choose That Home!
Ling is delivering figs to Nan, but every house along the way looks more exciting than the last. A stilt house in the sky? A shop that smells like lunch? A garage with a roaring bike? Even a house floating on the waves! Which one will Ling choose for a forever home? This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘bang,’ ‘brings,’ ‘rings,’ and ‘sings.’
Husks in the Shade
Could you survive where the sun is sharp and water is scarce? Step into the desert biome, where cacti stand alone, husks freeze in the shade, and sand stretches as far as the eye can see. What treasures might be buried beneath the dunes, and how do clever mobs stay cool when the heat blazes overhead? Grab your map and get ready to explore a land of hidden wonders. This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘shade,’ ‘sharp,’ ‘shines,’ and ‘stash.’
Tug, Jud!
One huge elephant, one tiny red cart, and it will NOT budge - can you help push? As the day unfolds, there are eggs to count, bubbles to blow, a giant ant to ride, and a sparkly spider waiting in its web. Will Child ever reach ten? And what about that stubborn elephant back at the start? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘just,’ ’tug,’ and ‘fun.’
Ned Runs Home!
Ned’s shed looks dull and boring, but The Book has a secret plan to fix it up! Why does Ned need to dig up squishy blue blobs at the beach? What will happen when he grabs a big fistful of flowers right in front of a buzzing swarm of bees? Join Ned on a wild adventure of digging, baking, and running for his life! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bakes,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘home.’
Who Made the Lamps Blink?
The festival night glows pink and gold, until something grumpy up in the sky decides nighttime belongs to IT - and starts flicking switches all over town! One by one, houses go dark, streetlights blink out, and even the carnival falls silent. Who is turning off the lights, and can anyone stop them before a little rowboat drifts into danger? This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘blink,’ ‘pink,’ ‘sink,’ and ’think.’
Red, Sun, and Sky!
Red, Sun, and Sky are three dinosaur friends with one colourful job: paint the grey neighbourhood bright! But what happens when red splashes into yellow, or blue swirls with sun? And why does Blue Dinosaur keep warning his friends not to mix all three colours at once? Will the dinosaurs dare to break the biggest rule in the sky? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘fly,’ ‘my,’ ‘sky,’ ’try,’ and ‘we.’
Don't Go Through That Door!
Pa tells the best bedtime stories in the world - but tonight’s tale is about a girl made of air. Can you really see someone who isn’t there? When rain falls, when snow lands, when a green crayon starts drawing all by itself in a classroom, something strange is happening. Is it a tall tale, or is it true? And why is that bedroom door creaking open? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’this,’ ’that,’ ’then,’ ’things,’ and ’through.'