Children's Books for 1st Graders

Jill has a hard task - piles of cobblestone everywhere, and the line at the stone-disposal bin is far too long! Can she really build her own bin with just a list of parts, a bucket, and a whole lot of stubborn grit? When things go wrong and a tiny piece goes missing, will Jill figure it out before the sun sets? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hard,’ ’task,’ ’list,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘best.’

Diamond sword? Check. Diamond armor? Check. But to beat the Ender Dragon, our hero needs something tougher - Netherite! And that only comes from one place: the scary, lava-filled Nether. Can a brave miner dodge grumpy pigmen, dig through endless stone, and haul home enough ancient debris to craft the ultimate armor? With CLANG, THUMP, and CRACK around every corner, this adventure is packed with action. This decodable reader practices the th sound in words like ’through,’ ’that,’ ’thump,’ and ‘with.’

Meet Hantu, a playful creature who loves to pop up and surprise everyone he meets! But his fun-loving antics don’t always go as planned. Will Hantu find a friend who actually enjoys his games, or will he keep searching for someone who thinks he’s fun instead of frightening?

Dive into an underwater adventure! A young girl explores the ocean and discovers amazing sea creatures. She meets a friendly fish that can fly, spots something shiny that looks like gold, and encounters animals with curly legs that nip! What other surprising creatures will she find in the deep blue sea? Join her as she swims through this exciting underwater world full of wonder and discovery.

The bravest explorer in the whole world has walked through dark caves and crossed rivers at night - so why is this quiet village under the full moon making their legs wobble? The jack-o-lanterns glow, the huts stand empty, and a see-through cat is watching every step. Where did all the villagers go, and what rises up when the rain comes hammering down? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ’long,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’twang.’

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 practices the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘shake,’ ‘shove,’ ‘bush,’ ‘dash,’ and ‘hush.’

When a hungry troll creeps out of the woods and snatches clever Nib right out of her cozy hut, can a single ball of red wool really outsmart a shaggy giant? Tied up in a tall tree with her brothers far away on the hills, Nib has only her quick fingers and a very sneaky plan. Will the wool lead help in time? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jumps,’ ‘yanks,’ ‘huff,’ and ‘hush.’

Rooster has a bold red comb that shines in the sun. Peacock struts with feathers like a rainbow. Heron stands tall by the pond with a crown of her own. But what happens when a boy asks each proud bird to share? Will anyone trade their crown, or must he find another way to feel just as grand? Grab your scissors and find out! This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘make,’ ‘shine,’ ‘prize,’ ‘wide,’ and ’trade.’

Two wandering villagers have drifted into a dark cave - and something green and groaning is waiting inside! Can a brave hero brew the perfect potion in time? Will one quick throw be enough to save the day, or is it already too late for these poor villagers? Sneak into the shadows and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words like ’neck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘struck,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘wreck.’

What happens when an ambulance who dreams of speed finally meets a driver as wild as her dreams? Zooming past cars feels amazing at first, but when the road turns to dirt and things start to bump and rattle, is fast really better than careful? Join one shiny ambulance as she learns that her slow, steady driver might just be the best of all. This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words like ‘fast,’ ‘bump,’ ‘held,’ ‘kind,’ and ‘best.’