Free Books for 1st Graders
The Dragonfly Net
When a school assignment asks students to catch and study an insect, two friends set their sights on a speedy dragonfly. After chasing it across the playground without success, they spot a delicate spider’s web and have a clever idea. Can they use nature’s own creation to gently capture this beautiful, fast-flying insect? Join them on an exciting outdoor adventure to discover what happens next!
Up and Up
A little balloon just wants to play! When a girl lets him go, he floats up, up into the sky. At first, it’s exciting to soar with the birds and kites. But soon the hot sun beats down, and he worries he might pop! Then smog rolls in, and he starts to sink. The wind carries him far away. Will anyone be there to catch him before it’s too late?
Bop
Bop the bull is so excited for the big bull parade, but there’s one problem—he can’t seem to get the dance steps right! No matter how hard he tries, his knees won’t bend properly and his feet keep tripping him up. His big brother encourages him to keep practising and listen to the music. Will Bop be able to learn the dance in time for the parade?
Clean the Rainbow
The Rainbow Queen has exciting news—her friend, The Wind Princess, is coming to visit! All the fairies rush to clean The Rainbow Tower before sunrise. But there’s a problem: The Rainbow Broom is angry and won’t cooperate. When fairy Kate tries to grab it, the grumpy broom growls and flies away with her hanging on! Can Kate figure out what’s wrong with the cranky broom and get the tower sparkling in time?
Dragon School
Dibs has to wait a month to go to Dragon School, but he doesn’t want to. He tries to fly there himself but ends up hitting the teacher with the bell.
In My Garden
Step into a magical garden filled with buzzing bees, colourful butterflies, and birds of all kinds! The narrator loves spending time in this special place where flowers bloom in every colour and size. Discover the wonderful creatures and plants that call this garden home—what secrets and surprises are waiting for you among the flowers?
My Cousin Is Here!
My family is big and we all help to get food and put it away. He gets a fish and we can buy more. Try a snack! Let us go back.
Bird in a Cage
Ben loves birds and wants to hear their beautiful songs. With his father’s help, he captures birds from the forest to keep in cages. But soon something unexpected happens—the birds stop singing! What could make the birds so sad? Can Ben figure out what’s wrong and make them happy again?
Curly or Not
Did you know that curls are everywhere? From bouncy hair to twisty tails, from winding staircases to mountain paths, our world is full of curly and straight shapes! Explore how animals use their curly tails to hang from branches, why some hair springs back when you pull it, and how artists use different lines to draw. Can you spot the curls and straight lines hiding all around you?
Fly!
Birds soar through the sky with their wings. Dragonflies zip forwards, backwards, and even hover in one spot. Butterflies float on the breeze to save energy. But what about things that don’t have wings? Can they be up in the sky too? And what about us? We don’t have wings like birds or bats. Is there any way for humans to fly? Discover the amazing ways things take to the skies!