Adventure Books for 1st Graders
Frog, Don't Jump!
Every night, Frog gazes up at the glowing stars and dreams of holding just one in his tiny hands. But stars are awfully high, and Frog is awfully small - so how will he ever reach them? Will climbing the tallest palm tree do the trick, or could the real magic be hiding somewhere much closer to home? Join Frog on a brave, starry-eyed adventure! This decodable reader practices the nk phonogram with words like ‘pink,’ ‘blink,’ ‘yank,’ ’trunk,’ and ’thank.’
Ouch! Don't Pluck That Plant!
Poor Dr Can Do needs cactus for his amazing bone meal machine - but have you ever tried to pick up a prickly plant? OUCH! With a wobbly donkey, a torn lab coat, and blisters on every finger, can our clever inventor figure out a way to bring the spiky stack home without another painful jab? Join the adventure and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘back,’ ‘click,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ and ’thick.’
Bob and the Big Tug
Bob is the worst fisherman in town - but that suits him just fine, because Bob only comes to the dock to nap! So when something enormous tugs his line and a huge, sharp-toothed head rises from the waves, Bob is in for the shock of his life. Is this scaly giant a monster… or something else entirely? And what secret lies at the bottom of the sea? This decodable reader practices open syllables in words like ‘by,’ ‘cry,’ ‘me,’ and ’try.’
The Junk Got My Cat!
Ben’s cat has missed dinner - and that NEVER happens! When he follows muddy paw prints to a giant, googly-eyed pile of rubbish, he spots his furry friend perched happily on top like a queen. Then the pile WALKS AWAY with her! Can Ben outsmart a walking heap of junk before his cat vanishes forever? This decodable reader practices open syllables through words such as ‘go,’ ‘my,’ ‘sky,’ and ‘so.’
Big Bang at Beach
When Asad’s mother vanishes near the beach, all she finds is one enormous footprint and a whisper of a name: Dhegdheer, the ogress whose single giant ear can catch every sound for a hundred miles. How do you sneak past a monster who hears each step you take? With one clever gift and a plan sparked on the salt flats, can a ten year old outwit her? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with lesson words like ‘catch’, ‘chain’, ‘beach’, ‘ditch’, and ’each’.
That's My Bell!
Dibs the little dragon has the shiniest, jingliest bell in the world - until one clumsy tumble sends it bouncing straight into Dragon School! Can he sneak past the guard dragons, wait patiently in line, and rescue his treasure before a cheeky purple dragon snatches it away? And what happens when Dibs discovers he might have a tiny spark of fire inside him? This decodable reader focuses on the ’th’ sound in words like ’thud,’ ’thumps,’ ’thanks,’ and ‘breath.’
Slide, Glide, Stomp!
What if the dinosaurs never died out? What if a pair of cheeky raptors zoomed down your local slide, a sauropod strolled onto the football field, and a triceratops raided your fridge before breakfast? Would sharing the planet with them be a wild adventure - or a huge, stompy disaster? Join the chaos and find out what happens when prehistoric giants crash into everyday life. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘slide,’ ‘glide,’ ‘plate,’ ‘bone,’ and ‘space.’
Jill Has a Grand Plan
a quest into the Nether! Can Mage, Doc, and Jill gather what they need for the trip? Will Jill really trot across lava on a Strider’s back, or can clever thinking save the day? With a grin and a zest for adventure, the friends set off on a journey they will never forget. This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘plan,’ ‘grin,’ ‘quest,’ and ‘blasts.’
Snap! Missed Me!
Dan the monkey is on a mission to find the perfect leaf - green, crunchy, and definitely not foot-flavored! But when a daring jump ends in a crash, something enormous is waiting below with jaws full of teeth. Will Dan’s mom reach him in time? And once he’s safe, why on earth would he go back for more? Swing into this thrilling jungle adventure! This decodable reader practices the sh phonogram with words like ‘crash,’ ‘fish,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘swish.’
The Big Monster
When a monster comes down from the hills and swallows the village whole, brave young Kwezi knows that outside attacks do nothing. So what does a boy do when the only way to fight the darkness is from the inside? Armed with a breathing tube, a lighter, and a daring plan, Kwezi walks straight toward the beast. Can one small boy save everyone? This Bookbot level practices the ‘wh’ sound with lesson words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘whole’, and ‘who’.