Free Family Books for 1st Graders
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.’
I Chase Dad!
Dad pedals off to work, and tonight feels a MILLION hours away - so how will one determined girl catch up? Hop on a wobbly scooter, zoom past a shiny car, rumble in a big green bus, lurch across a field in a digger, and SPLASH through the waves on a speedboat. Each ride is faster than the last, but can she really chase Dad all the way across the ocean? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’that,’ ’the,’ ’there,’ and ’thinks.'
Don't Go Through That Door!
Pa tells the best bedtime stories in the world - but tonight’s tale is about a girl made of air. Can you really see someone who isn’t there? When rain falls, when snow lands, when a green crayon starts drawing all by itself in a classroom, something strange is happening. Is it a tall tale, or is it true? And why is that bedroom door creaking open? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’this,’ ’that,’ ’then,’ ’things,’ and ’through.'
Drip, Drop, Don't Stop!
Drip, drop - can you feel the rain on your nose? When the sky opens up, one girl throws her arms wide and dances in every splash. There’s music on the roof, a peacock on the path, and something warm bubbling in Mom’s pot. What wonderful surprises will the rain leave behind once it finally quiets down? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends through words like ‘drip,’ ‘plops,’ ‘grin,’ ‘stands,’ and ‘smells.’
Jim and Pup on the Hunt
When Len shows off a shiny new gift, Jim blurts out that he has even better stuff at home - but does he really? With his loyal pup at his heels, Jim sets off on a wild hunt through the house, grabbing bits and bobs from every room. Will his big brag land him in a fuss, or will he find something truly special? This lively decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘fun,’ ‘must,’ ‘shrub,’ and ‘hunt.’