Free Friendship Books for 1st Graders

Deep in a dark cave, Steve spots something pink with a huge, goofy grin swimming up through the water. What is this strange little creature, and why won’t it leave his side? As Steve takes his new friend home, could there be another glowing pet waiting back in the cave? Will two be better than one? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words such as ’that,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ ’thick,’ and ’thanks.'

Two characters are trying to become friends, but things keep getting in the way. One seems prickly and not very cuddly! Will they find a way to get along? Follow along as they try different ideas to become pals. Can they figure out what it takes to be true friends?

Spring has sprung, and Bug has a fizzy, buzzy feeling in her belly - she wants to SING! But what happens when Duck’s song is too wet, Frog’s is too long, and Big Bird’s is far too loud? Can one tiny bug really find a song of her very own, and will the whole gang ever learn to sing together? This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘sing,’ ‘song,’ ’long,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘spring.’

Jojo spots a boy juggling a football on the other side of the fence - clink, clunk, tap! Can Jojo keep up with this speedy new friend? And when trouble suddenly rolls into the road, will Jojo be quick enough to help? A warm playground tale of football, friendship, and finding your own way to say hello. This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘blinks,’ ‘clunk,’ ‘honk,’ and ‘pink.’

What happens when Skel the skeleton gets tired of cleaning up after his messy housemates? When Zom and Jack refuse to lift a finger, the muck piles up thick and fast - and soon something starts scuttling in the shadows. Will the boys learn their lesson before the bugs take over the whole shack? A funny, creepy-crawly tale about mess, friendship, and pitching in. This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘brick,’ ‘muck,’ ‘snack,’ and ‘whack.’

a quest into the Nether! Can Mage, Doc, and Jill gather what they need for the trip? Will Jill really trot across lava on a Strider’s back, or can clever thinking save the day? With a grin and a zest for adventure, the friends set off on a journey they will never forget. This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘plan,’ ‘grin,’ ‘quest,’ and ‘blasts.’

When the rain starts falling on a sunny day, Brown Rabbit knows something is wrong. Can you hear the sad song drifting down with every raindrop? Who could be so heartbroken that even the clouds begin to cry? Bee, Bird, and Rabbit set off on a brave little journey to follow the music and find the one who needs them most - but will they be in time to help? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘wept,’ ‘wind,’ ‘mist,’ ‘held,’ and ‘fast.’