Children's Books for 1st Graders
Jump, Bop, Jump!
Bop can’t wait for the big parade, but his feet have other plans! Every time he tries to jig, he bumps into a shrub or gets stuck in the mud. Yuck! Will Bop ever learn to jump and jog along to the beat? Or will his wobbly feet spoil the fun? Big brother Bud has one last trick up his sleeve… A decodable reader practicing short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘hugs,’ ‘yuck,’ and ‘just.’
No Other Mage Like Me!
Ned has a pointy hat, a talking book, and big wizard dreams - but why does his next lesson involve chopping cane, crafting stacks of books, and battling mobs at dusk? What happens when the grumpy Book barks orders and Ned just keeps asking questions? Can a boy with a shiny sword and sore fingers really learn to spark real magic? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘why.’
Nan Kept It!
Where could a favorite yellow yo-yo disappear to? One little detective hunts high and low - dumping the toy box, shoving the armchair, even crawling behind the TV with dust bunnies in her hair! But when she steps outside for some fresh air, she spots something swinging in a big, happy circle on the hill. Could Grandma really be the sneaky thief? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘find,’ ‘hand,’ ‘hold,’ ‘kept,’ and ‘park.’
Not My Best Socks!
Kate’s best socks are GONE! Vanished from their special little box without a trace. Who would take them? And what is that trail of pink scraps leading to Mom’s sewing room? Armed with her looking glass and two mismatched socks, Kate sets off to crack the case of her missing favorites. But when she bangs on Mom’s door, the surprise waiting inside is not at all what she expected! This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘which.’
Not That Shade!
Ned the farmer has pigs, cows, and one very big problem - his new vest is dull, dull, DULL! Can a handful of red roses and a splash of gold really turn a plain vest into something fantastic? And what happens when Ned mixes the two together? Will he finally find a shade bold enough to wear into the dark? Join Ned and The Book for a colorful adventure. This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’think,’ ’this,’ ’these,’ and ‘both.’
Duck on the Hunt!
Dora the duckling goes EVERYWHERE with her big red umbrella - to breakfast, to the park, even to the bath! But one rainy morning, it’s vanished. Can a squirrel’s bushy tail, a frog’s lily pad, or a mouse’s tin can help a very soggy duck find what she’s lost? Will Dora ever track down her favorite polka-dot treasure? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘junk,’ ‘just,’ ‘up,’ and ‘yup.’
Pups Get Fish
Mom Otter has a big day planned for her wiggly pack of pups - swimming, hiding, and finally, FISHING! But can four bouncy little otters stay still long enough to learn? What happens when they spot a net in the river, a snapping trap in the grass, and a crocodile with its jaws wide open? And will anyone actually catch a fish before lunch? This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words like ‘pack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ ‘rock,’ and ’tricks.’
Fig Pig Packs Snacks!
Ahoy there! Can Fig Pig really sail the wide blue sea without a crew? He packs his ship with snacks, steps onto the deck, and sets off to find brave sailors to join him. But the fish just flick away, the polar bears stamp, and the swamp is full of muck and yuck! Will Fig Pig ever find the right crew? This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘deck,’ ‘snacks,’ ‘quick,’ ’luck,’ and ’trick.’
Stop That Chirp!
Poor Pup just wants a nap, but something in the garden keeps going CHIRP! CHIRP! Who could be making all that noise? Is it Trunk the elephant, with his big floppy trumpet? Is it prickly Spike, or the colorful toucans high up in the tree? Pup sniffs and searches every bush to track down the mystery chirper - but will he ever get his quiet little snooze? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chirp,’ ‘chirps,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘patch.’
That Horse Is Bones!
When Brat Cat spots a slick horse all alone in the glade, she thinks she’s found the perfect new pet for her farm - but what happens when lightning cracks and the horse turns out to be made of rattling white BONES? Can Brat Cat escape the bony fists chasing her through the thick black woods? Will her loyal pack of dogs reach her in time? This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words like ‘click,’ ‘crack,’ ‘knock,’ ‘quick,’ and ‘smack.’