Free Funny Books for 1st Graders

Kit the cat has vanished from her pillow, leaving only a tiny dent and one white whisker behind! Where could she be hiding? Is she curled up in the big blue pot, tucked high on the cupboard, or giggling somewhere just out of sight? Follow along as one very worried kid hunts high, low, and everywhere in between to track down a sneaky little cat. This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘shake,’ ‘shove,’ ‘bush,’ ‘dash,’ and ‘hush.’

When Allie spots an old photo of Mum with short hair, she decides she wants the very same style - right now! But what happens when a little girl gets hold of the craft scissors all by herself? Can noodles, green beans, or a pile of spinach really fix a haircut gone wrong? Allie’s about to find out, and her family is in for quite a surprise! This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘dash,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘splash,’ and ‘wish.’

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?

Ned has a brand new home, a proud name on the sign, and a belly that rumbles louder than thunder. Can a talking Book really teach him to grow food from tiny seeds? Why does every job start with “simple” and end with sore arms? From shaping a blade to hauling a bucket from the lake, Ned is about to find out that farming is harder than it looks! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bake,’ ‘bone,’ ‘shape,’ ‘while,’ and ‘waste.’

Someone has taken a huge bite out of the ripest guava on the tree - but who? Kina and Kale are on the case! Was it a caterpillar, a grasshopper, or maybe even the chicken? When every guess turns out wrong, the brave detectives decide to camp by the tree and wait. Could the sneaky biter only come out at night? This decodable reader builds confidence with open syllables, featuring words like ‘we,’ ‘go,’ ‘my,’ ‘fly,’ and ‘shy.’

Dr Can Do has built the greatest windmill ever - but by sunrise, it’s nothing but a heap of splintered planks and torn sails! Who could have wrecked his masterpiece overnight? With no storm in sight and every fence still standing, something very strange is afoot. Will Dr Can Do and Jill catch the culprit before the next vast gust blows through? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘junk,’ ‘jigs,’ ‘vast,’ and ‘gust.’

Tik the mouse has found the perfect house - quiet, cosy, and empty! But what is that strange round creature sitting on the desk, claiming to be a mouse too? It has no whiskers, no paws, and a cord for a tail! When a very big, very hungry cat comes padding in, can these two mismatched mice possibly help each other? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘desk,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ and ‘best.’

The Nitwit has come down with a terrible case of the sneezes! Every time he goes ‘A… A… A… choo!’ something funny happens. First his cat catches it, then his dog starts sneezing too! But the silly Nitwit won’t go to bed - he just keeps standing on his mat, sniffling away. Will someone finally convince this stubborn fellow to rest and get better?

Can a wobbly little duck really beat a whole flock of sleek racing birds? Girl says yes - her duck is the fastest in town! But when Boy laughs and the giggles start, Duck will have to prove everyone wrong. Can one small duck, one big race, and one brave girl pull off the trick of a lifetime? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘duck,’ ‘flock,’ ‘quick,’ ‘clock,’ and ’trick.’

Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something magical staring right back? When Dan, Dot and Sis flop down in the grass, a puffy cloud man waves hello - and soon he’s brought a friend, a jig, and a whole roaring sky-band! But what happens when the clouds start to rumble and the rain comes pouring down? A cosy, silly adventure bursting with music, mischief, and muddy shoes. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘did,’ ‘jig,’ ‘got,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘red.’