Friendship Books for 1st Graders
In My Life
Meet a child who loves the special people and things in their life! From fun games with friends to bike rides with grandad, from cozy story time with nan to discovering bugs with their brother—there’s so much to celebrate. But have you ever stopped to think about all the wonderful things YOU love and feel thankful for?
Lonely Golem
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the only Iron Golem in a village? This gentle giant protects everyone from scary mobs, but when the sun goes down, he’s all alone. The cats run away, the pigs get scared, and the villagers just go to sleep. What would happen if a golem could make a friend? What kind of games would they play? What would they talk about? Discover the secret wishes of a lonely protector!
Sing!
Crow has just arrived in a new part of the woods and wants to make friends. There’s just one problem—he LOVES to sing, and he sings LOUD! When he belts out a tune for Rabbit, Rooster, and Lizard, they run away to find some peace and quiet. Poor Crow! He only wanted to share his favorite thing. Can this noisy bird find a way to make friends who will appreciate his love of music?
Tin Man
Meet the tiny tin man on his big adventure! When a large dog comes his way, our little metal friend must be brave and quick. Things get wet and wild, but the tin man doesn’t give up. Along the way, he discovers something special that needs fixing. Can this small but mighty hero save the day? Find out what happens when the tin man puts his skills to the test!
What’s Your Name?
Jojo spots a boy playing football alone on the field and decides to join him. The boy is amazingly skilled—so swift and quick that Jojo can barely keep up! But something seems different about this player. When Jojo calls out for a break, the boy doesn’t stop. When Jojo shouts a warning, the boy doesn’t look up. What will happen when Jojo discovers the boy’s secret? And how will these two very different kids find a way to become friends?