Family Books for 1st Graders

When Pip and Tom spot a pile of paint pots in the garden, they just know today is going to be the best day ever. But what happens when a helpful brush turns into a wall full of stripes? Can two very messy kids scrub away their colorful mistake before Mom finds out - or will their painting adventure end in trouble? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘slap,’ ‘scrub,’ ‘strips,’ and ‘spot.’

Meet Callum, a young racer who loves cars more than anything! He’s won lots of races before, but now he has a big dream - to build his very best car ever. Callum gathers all the parts he needs and carefully puts his new creation together. When race day arrives, he starts all the way back in tenth place! Can Callum zoom past the other drivers and prove that his homemade car is truly the fastest?

Tim just wants to shoot hoops, but Dad says homework comes first - and today’s homework is letters! Can Dad help Tim tame those tricky, sneaky letters that never seem to sit still? With an old wooden board, a piece of chalk, and a little patience, will Tim finally crack the code? And what happens when two curious cats decide they want to learn too? This decodable reader practices CCVC and CCVCC blends in words like ‘grips,’ ‘grabs,’ ‘prints,’ and ‘grins.’

When Gran spots a cheeky little mouse zipping across the floor, the whole family panics! Ma grabs a broom, Pa hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. But what happens when the baby sees the mouse too? Will anyone in this house be brave enough to catch the naughty creature - or might they all end up laughing instead? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ‘both,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ and ‘with.’

It’s time to clip and trim the yard! The whole family puts on hats and long clothes to work outside in the sun. Mom drives the mower, Dad keeps watch, and everyone helps out. But wait - what surprises are hiding in the grass? A rock goes flying, something slithers by, and tiny creatures get grumpy when their home is disturbed! Can this family finish their big yard job together?

What do you do when you want to make something truly amazing but your brain is as blank as the paper in front of you? Join one busy young artist who asks Dad, Mom, Gran, Pop, and even a sneaky big brother for help - painting, snipping, pressing leaves, and scribbling stories along the way. Could all these little bits somehow add up to something wonderful? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘grin,’ ‘plan,’ ‘press,’ and ‘stands.’

Gran has a big plan, and it starts with the plumpest coconuts you’ve ever seen! But can one kid really crank, crack, and chop a pile of tough nuts into something sweet? What happens when the hard part just keeps getting harder - and Gran refuses to quit? Get ready to huff, puff, and cheer along on a very crunchy adventure. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y through words like ‘jump,’ ‘huff,’ ‘puff,’ ’nuts,’ and ‘yum.’

A bright blue butterfly flutters by, and little Tad just has to follow! But what happens when a curious calf wanders off the path and deep into the jungle? Will Tad spot the spotty wings, the sneaky cat, and find the way back to Mom before it’s too late? A brave, bouncy adventure about listening - and learning - the fun way. This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ ‘dots,’ and ‘had.’

Little Fish is tired of the same old sandy shore - don’t you ever wish you could explore somewhere new? When Mom warns him about the deep water, Little Fish sneaks off anyway. What wonders wait in the colorful coral below? And what happens when a very ugly boulder opens one enormous eye and shows rows of jagged teeth? This decodable reader practices the sh sound in words such as ‘shark,’ ‘dashes,’ ‘splash,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘blush.’

Tim has a SECRET mission, and it’s all for Jan’s big birthday surprise! There’s a cake to taste, balloons to puff up, a shiny new bike, and a pretty red dress - but someone has to carry the whole wobbly pile into the party room without tripping. Can Tim balance every single gift? Will the boxes topple before Jan walks through the door? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bike,’ ‘cake,’ ‘ride,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘prize.’