Free Funny Books for 1st Graders
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.’
Tag
Steve is the seeker, and he’s sure he can find Alex in ten seconds flat. But the fields are full of surprises - a fluffy dog, a grumpy cat, and even a hen stuck in a hole! Can Steve spot his sister before she sneaks home? Will the greatest seeker ever lived give up, or is Alex closer than he thinks? This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through playful words like ’tag,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ ‘hen,’ and ‘dog.’
They Are Not The Boss
Meet one very clever cat who knows exactly who owns the house - and it is NOT the kids! Does he need a bath? No thanks, a quick lick will do. Can a mouse sneak past him? Not a chance. And what about that rude boy next door who sticks out his tongue? Just wait and see what this fluffy boss has planned! This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’this,’ ’that,’ ’teeth,’ and ’think.'
A Gig for Sis
Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something magical staring right back? When Dan, Dot and Sis flop down in the grass, a puffy cloud man waves hello - and soon he’s brought a friend, a jig, and a whole roaring sky-band! But what happens when the clouds start to rumble and the rain comes pouring down? A cozy, silly adventure bursting with music, mischief, and muddy shoes. This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘did,’ ‘jig,’ ‘got,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘red.’
Lost in the Grass!
When Monkey wakes up with a rumbly tummy and a big plan for a banana breakfast, he gets the shock of his life - his bananas are GONE! Who could the sneaky thief be? Was it the little bee? The hissy snake? And who is that plump rabbit sitting on the grass with a suspicious yellow pile? Can Monkey solve the mystery before his tummy grumbles right off the tree? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grins,’ ‘stomps,’ ‘plump,’ and ‘grass.’
Was It Just A Vast Gust?
Dr Can Do has built the greatest windmill ever - but by sunrise, it’s nothing but a heap of splintered planks and torn sails! Who could have wrecked his masterpiece overnight? With no storm in sight and every fence still standing, something very strange is afoot. Will Dr Can Do and Jill catch the culprit before the next vast gust blows through? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘junk,’ ‘jigs,’ ‘vast,’ and ‘gust.’
Tik and the Big Cat
Tik the mouse has found the perfect house - quiet, cozy, and empty! But what is that strange round creature sitting on the desk, claiming to be a mouse too? It has no whiskers, no paws, and a cord for a tail! When a very big, very hungry cat comes padding in, can these two mismatched mice possibly help each other? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘desk,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ and ‘best.’
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.’
Ned Runs Home!
Ned’s shed looks dull and boring, but The Book has a secret plan to fix it up! Why does Ned need to dig up squishy blue blobs at the beach? What will happen when he grabs a big fistful of flowers right in front of a buzzing swarm of bees? Join Ned on a wild adventure of digging, baking, and running for his life! This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘bakes,’ ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘home.’
Which Milk?
Zom has a BIG plan to get rich - he’s opening his very own milk bar! But why should every cow make the same milk? When the cow is brown, the milk tastes like chocolate. When the cow is white, it’s sweet vanilla. And the pink cow? Strawberry, of course! But what happens when Zom reveals his strangest flavor yet? Will the villagers dare to try it? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whirl.’