Adventure Books for 1st Graders

Up on the tallest tower, young Ned is sure he can fight off a whole zombie gang with just his bow and string. But when dusk falls and his arrows go dang, dang, dang into the dirt, will he give up - or find a cleverer way to practice? Can a boy who hit zero zombies ever become a hero? This decodable reader practices the ng phonogram with words like ‘bring,’ ‘fling,’ ‘sting,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘zing.’

Kalulu the Hare is just a small creature, but Simba the Lion rules the whole riverbank and takes whatever he pleases. When the mighty king demands Kalulu’s supper, can a clever hare outwit a beast so much bigger and stronger? What plan could possibly bring a proud lion down to earth? Read on to find out how wit beats brute strength! This Bookbot book practices the /ŋ/ sound, with lesson words like ‘king’, ’long’, ‘sings’, ‘strong’, and ‘brings’.

Wasp is just buzzing along on a lovely morning when SNAP! - a hungry frog grabs her for breakfast. But wait, isn’t that a snake slithering up behind Frog? And what about the mongoose… and the eagle? When everyone is caught in one big dangling chain of trouble, can one tiny wasp really be braver than them all? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘whack,’ ‘whips,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whose.’

A quick bet, a bold shortcut, and a path that twists deeper into the trees - what could possibly go wrong? When the mist rolls in and the forest turns from friendly to strange, three brave kids find themselves somewhere they never meant to be. Will they find a way out before the night gets too dark? A cozy-scary adventure about friendship, courage, and sticking together. This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words including ‘fast,’ ‘gasp,’ ‘held,’ ’lamp,’ and ‘romp.’

Aidan has saved every last coin for a shiny new wand, but the only one he can afford is crooked, scratched, and a bit grumpy. When he tries his very first spell, things go hilariously wrong - toy cars thud, ribbons tangle, candy rains from the sky! Can Aidan figure out how to make this stubborn wand listen before he gives up on magic forever? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grand,’ ‘blasts,’ ‘plops,’ and ‘storm.’

Tom the Baker makes the best pumpkin pies in Canville - but when sneaky creepers start creeping in at night, his cozy little bakery might not be safe for long! Can a huge stone wall keep the village safe? Will Tom pack up his pies and leave, or will his friends find a way to save the day? Full of brave heroes, big booms, and bigger hearts. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bake,’ ‘brave,’ ‘flames,’ ‘hope,’ and ‘smile.’

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.'

Skel is a skeleton who never stops working! He chops, plants, runs, and hunts all day long. His friends Zom and Jack tell him to rest, but Skel refuses. He marches off on another hunt with his dog Bones, getting richer and richer. But when you don’t sleep, strange things start to happen… What are those spooky phantoms following Skel? Will he escape them?

Ren is blasting off on an amazing adventure to Mars! He’ll drive across the red planet, climb towering sand dunes, and discover mysterious Martian sand. But what makes this sand so special? And what surprises await Ren on this incredible space journey? Join Ren as he explores a world unlike anything on Earth!

Dr. Can Do is sure he knows every cobblestone and rooftop in his quiet little town - so when a stranger named Sam rides in claiming there are secret caves nearby, the doc just laughs. But what happens when Sam leads him down a twisting stone stairway? Could a whole glowing world really be hiding right beneath their feet? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends through lively words like ’trots,’ ‘glint,’ ‘plucks,’ ‘stands,’ and ’twist.’