Minecraft Books for 1st Graders
Ned and the Cave
Ned has finally built a home of his own - but when his bossy magic book points him toward a huge dark cave, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out! With a hissing creeper on his heels and only a stone blade to help him, can Ned race to the waves in time? And what shining prize might he mine from deep in the stone? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘cave,’ ‘made,’ ‘hides,’ ‘flame,’ and ‘shines.’
Brave Ned in the Cave
Ned is back, and The Book has a shiny new plan - exploring a deep, dark cave! But what’s lurking in the shadows below? Can Ned be brave enough to cross a huge hole in the ground, especially when he’s warned not to look down? With a flame in hand and his heart pounding, Ned steps into the unknown to hunt for hidden treasure. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘cave,’ ‘flame,’ and ‘wide.’
Don't Run, Toss Bones!
Ned thinks the forest is his - until a pack of huge wolves comes racing after him! Can a boy with a bag of bones turn snarling beasts into loyal friends? And what happens when zombies come groaning out of the dark - will Ned face them alone, or will his new pack stand by his side? A thrilling adventure full of brave plans and close calls. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bone,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘prize,’ and ‘wise.’
Don't Shoot, Ned!
Ned is hungry, and rabbit stew sounds just right - but what happens when the cutest little bunnies in the field turn out to have a very big, very angry protector? Can Ned outrun a sword-swinging giant rabbit, and will The Book ever convince him that kindness works better than arrows? Hop along for a wild chase, a clever plan, and a surprise in the moonlight. This decodable reader practises the ng phonogram in words like ‘bang,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’thing.’
Dont Stop the Blocks!
Jill is back on the edge of the Nether, and the lava below is hotter and huger than ever! Can Doc’s whirring, clanking machine really build a stone bridge all the way across? And what happens when the blocks keep flying and nobody knows how to switch it off? Grab your pickaxe and run with Jill, Zed, and Doc on their wildest trek yet! This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whew,’ ‘whirs,’ and ‘whack.’
Tip Must Find It!
Tip’s nose wakes her up one snowy morning, and something in the air smells wild and new! But wait - is that a sweeter scent drifting past the snowman? Warm, spicy, and absolutely delicious? Tip simply must find out where it’s coming from! Can her twitchy nose lead her to the mystery treat? And why is Brat Cat grinning like she knows a secret? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words such as ‘by,’ ‘go,’ ‘he,’ ‘my,’ and ‘she.’
Pests!
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.’
Skel and the Chase
Skel is a skeleton who never stops working! He chops, plants, runs, and hunts all day long. His friends Zom and Jack tell him to rest, but Skel refuses. He marches off on another hunt with his dog Bones, getting richer and richer. But when you don’t sleep, strange things start to happen… What are those spooky phantoms following Skel? Will he escape them?
Ned at the Lake!
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.’
The Best Bunch
Zom has grown the biggest, best bunch of pumpkins ever, and he can’t wait to bake them into wonderful cakes. But one morning, a pumpkin is gone! The next day, two more vanish without a trace. Who - or what - is sneaking into the patch at night? Can Zom stay awake long enough to catch the mystery thief in the act? This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words such as ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘chin,’ and ‘witch.’