Friendship Books for 1st Graders

Meet a playful kitten and its adventures! From napping on its back to chasing flies, this curious kitten explores the world with a furry pup pal by its side. Watch as kittens tumble through the park, get silly scares, and snuggle with their mom. What exciting adventures will this kitten discover next? A purr-fect story about growing up!

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.’

Fish is grumpy. He’s tired of swimming, tired of bubbles, tired of fins! Could he be a rabbit instead? A bird? When a smiling cat says she’s a HUGE fan of fish, it sounds too good to be true - but is it? And who might become Fish’s very best chum in the end? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chum,’ ‘munch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘watch,’ and ’teach.’

Deep in a cool, green pond, Red loves looping, lunch, and his little pals - until something huge and toothy comes snapping out of the reeds! Can one small fish outswim a giant with row after row of sharp teeth? And when hiding isn’t enough, what wild, wonderful plan could possibly scare a Big Bad Fish away? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as “fast,” “help,” “bolt,” and “past.”

Kara has the best idea ever: a surprise birthday party for Pip, her happy little pup! But what happens when Pip overhears the secret and decides he wants to help too? Can a puppy really plan his own surprise? From a finch on a branch to a bunch of bouncy chums marching up the path, this cheerful tale is packed with wagging tails and giggles. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘branch,’ ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ and ‘march.’

Poor Bee is lost! Can Elephant, who once found a peanut under a rock, help him find his way back to his buzzing friends? First she pops him in a bird’s nest - yikes! Then a dark cave full of glowing eyes - eek! Will these two mismatched pals ever track down the cozy golden hive Bee calls home, and what happens when the helper gets lost too? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘chase,’ ‘home,’ ‘hive,’ and ‘smiles.’

Meg is the best vet in the whole forest, and today her bag is packed with precious medicine for the animals who need her most. But what happens when a cheeky little fawn finds her bag first? Can Meg help a sore monkey, a hurt bird, and a tangled fawn when her jug of medicine is almost gone? A warm woodland adventure about kindness, stubbornness, and unexpected friends. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘jumps,’ ‘vet,’ ‘yuck,’ and ’tug.’

Jill is heading into the glade with pockets full of bones and one bold plan - to tame a wolf of her very own! But what happens when a cheeky white wolf snatches her bones and bolts into the trees? Will Jill run out of patience before she runs out of snacks? And why does that wolf keep coming back? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘why,’ ‘while,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whew.’

It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest present ever - so when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey with a slot in its back, her face falls flat. Can a silly money bank really be any fun? As coins pile up and her sister begs to borrow some, Khushi starts saving for something special. But then she meets a new friend at school, and everything changes. This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘yum,’ ’tucks,’ and ‘bugs.’

Whit the Mage has a BIG secret, and keeping it might just make him burst! Jill is planning a surprise bash for the whole village, complete with a shiny new name and sky-high whiz bangs - but only if Whit can zip his lips around Dr Can Do. Can a mischievous mage who loves to chatter actually stay quiet? And what happens when the lanterns glow and the crowd gathers? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whiz,’ and ‘whole.’