Free Family Books for 1st Graders
Busy Hen
Hen has a very important job to do. She must sit on her eggs and wait… and wait… and wait some more! But what’s that sound? Something is tapping from inside the eggs! What will Hen discover when the tapping stops? Join Hen on this exciting day and find out what happens when patience pays off!
Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat are the best of friends who share everything together. But when Cat moves into the house and spends less time in the yard, Dog feels left behind and angry. Will these two best friends find their way back to each other, or has something changed between them forever?
In My Life
Have you ever stopped to think about all the wonderful people and things in your life? Join a young child on a heartwarming journey discovering what makes life special - from playing games with best friends to riding bikes with grandad, from cuddly pets to cool toys. What are the things that make YOU feel grateful? Open this book to explore the people, pets, and places that fill one child’s world with love and happiness!
Lots of Pots
It’s a sunny summer day when Pip and Tom spot something exciting - a pile of colourful paint pots! Mum is having the house painted, and the friendly painters let the kids try it too. Pip and Tom have a blast painting the gate and making patterns on the wall. But when they step back to look at their work, they notice something unexpected. Will Mum be happy with their colourful surprise?
Min Wants Help
Min is excited for her first day of school in her new uniform, but everyone in her family is too busy to help her get dressed! Her mummy is baking, her daddy is feeding the chickens, and her grandpa is herding cows. Will Min find someone to help her, or will she have to figure it out herself?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Time to Go Home
Tal has an important job: take the calf home before dark. But when he spots his friends playing an exciting game nearby, he can’t resist joining in. As the sun starts to set, Tal realises the calf has wandered off to munch on grass. Will Tal make it home on time, or will the darkness catch him first? Find out in this adventure about responsibility and friendship.