Children's Books for 1st Graders

It’s the hottest day of the whole summer, and Gilly the goat is MELTING. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and the shade she finds is never quite goat-sized. But what happens when Gilly spots a family building a house in town? Could a goat really build her own shelter from sticks and leaves? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘blaze,’ ‘shade,’ ‘hides,’ ‘home,’ and ‘smiles.’

Ned has a tall stone tower, a big book full of tips, and one tiny problem - he is not a wizard yet! Can a boy with a bucket really turn bubbling lava into the hardest stone in the world? And what happens when he whacks it with his shiny new pick? Join Ned on a steamy, sparky cave adventure full of drips, hisses, and surprises. This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘whew,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whisks.’

Ray has the best hat in the whole wide land - it has googly eyes, teal horns, and a long pink tail made by Gran. But what happens when a gusty Cloud decides that flappy tail looks far too fun to blow? Can Ray and Bull race fast enough to catch a runaway hat as it glides into the sky? A decodable reader practicing silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘close,’ ‘face,’ ‘race,’ and ‘ride.’

When Ladybug plants one teeny, tiny vine, she’s sure she’ll grow the most magnificent garden ever - but what happens when a little vine refuses to stop growing? Can Ladybug and her friends rein in the twisting tendrils before the whole world turns into one big green, flowery mess? With swallowed sheds, splitting stems, and watermelons the size of boulders, this wild garden tale is bursting with giggles. This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘pink,’ ’think,’ ’trunk,’ ‘junk,’ and ‘shrink.’

Ned wants to build the greatest gear ever, but the best stuff needs diamonds - and diamonds hide deep, deep down in the dark. Can Ned dodge the spiders skittering from every crack? Can he outsmart the rattling bones and cross a lake of bubbling lava without a single slip? With his trusty pickaxe and a very nervous Book, Ned is about to find out. This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words such as ‘pick,’ ‘stacks,’ ‘quick,’ ‘brick,’ and ‘check.’

Meet a flock of fascinating hens, each with their own unique personality and adventures! From pecking in the yard to sitting on nests, these feathered friends are busy all day long. Watch as they strut, cluck, and care for their chicks. But what happens when an unexpected visitor wants to join the fun? Discover the wonderful world of hens and their barnyard friends!

Bugs are everywhere! Some hop in the grass, some fly through the air, and some even make stinky smells. But wait - not all creepy crawlies are insects! Do you know what makes a real insect? Learn about ladybugs, ants, wasps, and more amazing creatures. Can you figure out which ones are true insects and which ones are pretenders?

Kim and Chris come home to find their house in a total mess! Their heads are aching just looking at all the clutter and dust everywhere. Will they be able to tackle this big cleaning challenge? Join them as they discover that working together might be more fun than they expected!

Did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Meet the amazing Irrawaddy dolphin and discover how these intelligent creatures breathe air, hunt for food, and live together in river mouths. Learn fascinating facts about one of nature’s smartest animals and why people love them so much!

Have you ever seen a lizard as big as a person? Meet the Komodo dragon - one of the most amazing creatures on Earth! These giant lizards live on a special island far away in Indonesia. But what do these huge reptiles eat? Where do they sleep when it gets cold? And how do they keep their babies safe? Open this book to discover fascinating facts about one of the world’s coolest animals!