Children's Books for 1st Graders

Step into the world of a young artist who loves to paint! From exciting train trips along the coast to silly scenes of goats in coats rowing boats under the moonlight, this creative painter brings imagination to life on canvas. Using photos and memories, they create amazing artwork that mixes real places with impossible things. What wonderful world will they dream up next, and what stories hide in their paintings?

Dr. Can Do’s stove gobbles logs faster than he can chop them, and his pile is nearly gone! Can a clever twig of bamboo save the day? He builds a huge, shiny machine with polished stone and gleaming parts - but why does one curious hen keep pecking at his invention? Will Doc ever figure out how she sneaks in? Join the chase in this funny farmyard flap. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘made,’ ‘fine,’ ‘hide,’ ‘place,’ and ’time.’

Five kids, one dog, and zero chance of losing - at least, that’s what the squad promised before the championship match. But when the other team’s bus rolls up and out steps the biggest, most serious squad anyone has ever seen, can teamwork really beat pure power? Will one brave gang of friends find a way to score? Lace up your boots and find out! This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘strong,’ ‘sprang,’ ‘flings,’ and ‘rings.’

Fred has a secret talent and a sneaky little game. He picks up his pencil, draws a circle, then another, then a big black shape - and dares you to guess what it is. Is it a frog? A duck? A drone with legs? Every time you shout an answer, Fred just grins and keeps going. Can you work out what Fred is drawing before he finishes? This decodable reader practices the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘click,’ ‘stack,’ and ’trick.’

Hats come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s a perfect hat for every occasion! From sunny days to cold foggy mornings, from work to play, hats are everywhere. But what makes each hat so special? Discover the fun and fabulous world of hats and all the adventures they bring!

When pillagers swarm the hills and a giant Ravager comes snorting out of the trees, who will stand up to save the village? With only an iron golem, two brave dogs, and a shiny golden axe for company, one hero must find the courage to fight - but can anyone really take down a beast that eats swords for breakfast? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘huge,’ ‘strike,’ ‘pride,’ and ‘smile.’

Steve has a fresh catch straight from the sea, but ouch - it is cold and raw! Can he build a fire hot enough to cook his cod without burning his fingers? And when a raw chick turns up the next day with no logs in sight, what will our hungry hero try next? Join Steve for a sizzling, smoky adventure full of bright ideas and big mistakes. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chick,’ ‘much,’ and ’touch.’

Naisula stands on the ridge and hears only the wind. Could the old story be true, that the sky god will one day send a living gift down to the Maasai? When a thick rope appears trailing from the clouds, holding fast to something heavy and unseen, will Naisula be brave enough to grab hold? A tender retelling of how cattle came to the savanna. This Bookbot level practices the /ŋ/ sound with words like ’long’, ‘hangs’, ‘strong’, ‘swing’, and ‘song’.

What happens when one special towel keeps disappearing? First a girl grabs it to dry her hands, then a man scoops it up after a big splash, and then an old man sits on it to play music under the moon! Can the owner ever get their purple-and-gold towel back - and who will use it last of all? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ‘bath,’ ‘cloth,’ ’then,’ ’this,’ and ‘with.’

When Fig Pig gives Brat Cat a brand new pair of wings for her birthday, she’s not so sure about this whole flying thing. What happens when you leap off a very tall, very scary cliff with a friend who promises it’s the simplest thing in the world? Can Brat Cat find the courage to jump, soar, and swoop through the clouds? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘wings,’ ‘spring,’ ‘sings,’ and ‘bang.’