Children's Books for 1st Graders

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 practices the ng phonogram in words like ‘bang,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’thing.’

Birds zoom, dragonflies zip, and butterflies drift past like leaves on the breeze - but what about us? Could three brave kids with big ideas and bigger dreams really make it up into the sky? When a fluffy cloud and a soaring kite both fail to lift them, will they ever find a way to fly? This decodable reader practices open syllables in words such as ‘fly,’ ‘sky,’ ‘go,’ ‘he,’ and ‘we.’

Ned is DONE with fighting monsters - from now on, he’s a peaceful baker! But to bake cakes, he needs milk, and to get milk, he needs cows. Can Ned lead a herd home with just a handful of wheat? And what happens when dusk falls before his pen is finished and something groans in the shadows? Will Ned keep his cows safe through the night? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words such as ’this,’ ’thump,’ ’thud,’ and ’thanks.'

Tim has a SECRET mission, and it’s all for Jan’s big birthday surprise! There’s a cake to taste, balloons to puff up, a shiny new bike, and a pretty red dress - but someone has to carry the whole wobbly pile into the party room without tripping. Can Tim balance every single gift? Will the boxes topple before Jan walks through the door? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bike,’ ‘cake,’ ‘ride,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘prize.’

Bam thinks his flute music is the sweetest sound on the beach - so sweet it could calm the whole ocean. But what happens when he plays a little louder, just to see? Something huge is sleeping deep beneath the bay, and one wrong note might wake it up. Can a boy with a flute hush a furious sea beast before the waves swallow the shore? This decodable reader practices the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘hush,’ ‘shade,’ ‘shook,’ ‘shore,’ and ‘splash.’

Drip, drop - can you feel the rain on your nose? When the sky opens up, one girl throws her arms wide and dances in every splash. There’s music on the roof, a peacock on the path, and something warm bubbling in Mom’s pot. What wonderful surprises will the rain leave behind once it finally quiets down? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends through words like ‘drip,’ ‘plops,’ ‘grin,’ ‘stands,’ and ‘smells.’

Ella has a map and a mission to reach the X. As she treks along the line, she encounters a pond, colorful bugs, soaring birds, a majestic stag, and even a magical unicorn! Will Ella navigate all these surprises and obstacles to reach her destination? Join her on an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder.

Eloise loves to swim and play with her toy friends! When her toys come to life in the water, her adventures become even more magical. Will Eloise discover new places to swim? What other toys might join her splashing fun? Dive into this enchanting tale of imagination and aquatic discovery!

Emma receives an exciting gift on her special day—a shiny new bike! She decorates it to make it extra special and learns important safety rules. Now Emma is ready to ride through her neighborhood and discover all the wonderful places waiting for her. Where will her bike adventures take her?

Discover the amazing world of foxes! From their clever ears to their swift movements, foxes are fascinating creatures. Learn about how these smart animals live in the wild, what they eat, and how fox kits grow up. Did you know foxes can be as clever as dogs? Read on to explore the secrets of these incredible red foxes!