Free Minecraft Books for 1st Graders
Dig!
Meet Alex, a brave digger with a diamond shovel, lucky boots, and a feeling in her toes that something amazing is hidden deep below the hillside. What will she find as she tunnels down into the dark? And while she’s busy chasing treasure underground, who might sneak up to her crispy lunch by the campfire? Grab your pickaxe and find out! This decodable reader practices the sh sound in words like ‘fish,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘shaft,’ ‘she,’ and ‘wish.’
Hot or not?
Steve has a fresh catch straight from the sea, but ouch - it is cold and raw! Can he build a fire hot enough to cook his cod without burning his fingers? And when a raw chick turns up the next day with no logs in sight, what will our hungry hero try next? Join Steve for a sizzling, smoky adventure full of bright ideas and big mistakes. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chick,’ ‘much,’ and ’touch.’
A Gal Can Do It!
Jill has a hard task - piles of cobblestone everywhere, and the line at the stone-disposal bin is far too long! Can she really build her own bin with just a list of parts, a bucket, and a whole lot of stubborn grit? When things go wrong and a tiny piece goes missing, will Jill figure it out before the sun sets? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hard,’ ’task,’ ’list,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘best.’
It Springs Back!
The bravest explorer in the whole world has walked through dark caves and crossed rivers at night - so why is this quiet village under the full moon making their legs wobble? The jack-o-lanterns glow, the huts stand empty, and a see-through cat is watching every step. Where did all the villagers go, and what rises up when the rain comes hammering down? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ’long,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’twang.’
Quick! Save Them!
Two wandering villagers have drifted into a dark cave - and something green and groaning is waiting inside! Can a brave hero brew the perfect potion in time? Will one quick throw be enough to save the day, or is it already too late for these poor villagers? Sneak into the shadows and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words like ’neck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘struck,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘wreck.’