Children's Books for 1st Graders
Not Again, Dr. Can Do!
Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster - there’s stuff in every corner, slabs piled to the ceiling, and barely room to stand! Can a clever inventor tidy up without getting distracted? What happens when he spots the bubbling lava pit and gets That Look in his eye? Will his brilliant new plan actually solve the mess, or make things even worse? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘blast,’ ‘clump,’ ‘grand,’ ‘slabs,’ and ‘slump.’
One Last Task!
Doc is busy, busy, busy! He has a soft wool rug, a flock of sheep, and a head full of big ideas. But can one person really build a whole shop all on his own? And when his list is finally empty, will Doc put his feet up - or will he find one more task to tackle? Join Doc and Jill for a warm, bustling village adventure. This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘barn,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ ‘gift,’ and ’next.’
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.’
No Thanks, Mobs!
Ned has a cozy house, a farm of carrots, and a sword he’s finally ready to use. But when the sun dips low and shadows stretch across the field, the monsters come creeping. Can one brave little hero stand up to zombies, rattling skeletons, and a giant spider all in one night? And what shiny surprise might be waiting inside? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’thin,’ ’thump,’ and ’thwack.'
Best Buds!
Two characters are trying to become friends, but things keep getting in the way. One seems prickly and not very cuddly! Will they find a way to get along? Follow along as they try different ideas to become pals. Can they figure out what it takes to be true friends?
The Girl Finds the Sun
The sky above Panha’s town is gray and gloomy, and the sun has been hidden for as long as she can remember. But what if the sun is still up there, waiting? What if a brave girl with a pile of gears could actually build a plane and fly high enough to find it? Climb the hill with Panha and see how far a big idea can take her. This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words such as ’that,’ ’then,’ ’through,’ and ’thuds.'
Pig
What happens when a curious girl follows her nose to the smelliest surprise in the park? Something stinky is hiding behind a bush, and when she finds a muddy creature with a goofy grin, she knows she has to keep it! But how will she sneak it past Mom, and what’s really under all that mud? Get ready for mud puddles, muddy footprints, and a very bubbly bath. This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘drops,’ ‘scrub,’ ‘stomps,’ and ‘grins.’
Tug, Jud!
One huge elephant, one tiny red cart, and it will NOT budge - can you help push? As the day unfolds, there are eggs to count, bubbles to blow, a giant ant to ride, and a sparkly spider waiting in its web. Will Child ever reach ten? And what about that stubborn elephant back at the start? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jump,’ ‘just,’ ’tug,’ and ‘fun.’
Thump Thump Thump!
THUMP! Can you hear the dinosaurs coming? Meet a boastful T-rex and a whole crowd of amazing creatures - some big, some small, some thin, some with mighty long necks that stretch up to the clouds. Who hunts in packs? Who has tiny twins hiding in the plants? And which dinosaur might actually be related to a chicken? Stomp along and find out! This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’thump,’ ’those,’ ’through,’ ’thanks,’ and ’three.'