Funny Books for 1st Graders
Not My Home!
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.’
The Dog Got Out!
When the dog escapes outside, an exciting adventure begins! Follow the pup as it explores the neighborhood, makes new friends, and discovers all sorts of fun surprises. What wild escapades will the energetic dog get into before the day ends? Find out in this playful tale of a dog on the loose!
The Fish and Chip Shop!
Join our hungry friend on a delicious adventure to the fish and chip shop! He’s excited to treat himself to his favorite meal, but will he stick to his budget? Follow along as he explores the tantalizing smells, makes his choices, and discovers what makes this simple outing so special. What will happen when his food finally arrives?
Hyena Gets It All
The Hare and the Hyena stumble on a marula tree so sweet its fruit smells like a party. But Hyena has the loudest laugh, the strongest jaws, and a habit of gobbling every last bite. So how can clever Hare outwit a greedy neighbor twice his size? And what happens the night he leads her to a mysterious hollow log? Buzzing with mischief, this tale keeps you guessing to the last page. This Bookbot book practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what’, ‘whole’, ‘which’, ‘when’, and ‘whack’.
The Hot Dish Smell
Habtamu the weaver loves nothing more than breathing in the delicious smells drifting from his rich neighbor’s kitchen. But when greedy Bekele drags him to court demanding payment for a smell he never touched, how can a poor man with only three coins in his pocket possibly win? What clever twist will the wise old judge deliver? This Bookbot NK story practices the /ŋk/ sound with lesson words like ‘bank’, ‘sink’, ’think’, ’thank’, and ‘wink’.
Pat and the Pipe Rat
Pat has a big, stinky question nobody wants to answer: where does pee and poop actually GO? When staring at the toilet isn’t enough, he takes a deep breath and jumps right in! Swirling pipes, a chatty Sewer Rat, and tanks as big as swimming pools lie ahead - but can Pat really follow the flush all the way to the ocean? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘pipe,’ ‘ride,’ ‘slides,’ ‘waste,’ and ‘home.’
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.’
His Best Gag
Dr Can Do has the BEST Christmas joke in the whole wide world, saved up for Christmas dinner like a secret treasure. But what happens when someone keeps stealing his punchlines before he can say them? Who could possibly know every joke in his head? From the sunny beach to the sparkling tree in the town square, Dr Can Do is determined to land one perfect laugh. This decodable story practices open syllables in words like ‘go,’ ‘he,’ ‘me,’ ‘my,’ and ’tree.’
Gran Made That Up!
Jill races to Gran’s house, where books fill every shelf and a black cat blinks hello. Today Gran says Jill gets to choose the story - but will Gran read what’s actually on the page, or sneak in her own wild, made-up bits again? Can Jill catch her in the act this time, and what surprise might Jill add herself? Curl up and find out! This decodable reader practices the th phonogram in words like ’this,’ ‘both,’ ’thinks,’ ’three,’ and ’through.’
Cod
Deep in the cold sea lives the fastest, sneakiest cod on the whole coast - and nobody has ever caught it. Then along comes Steve, who has no rod, no net, no boat, and absolutely no plan. Just confidence! Can Steve outsmart a fish that’s slipped through every fisherman’s fingers? And what happens when he spots a bucket washed up on the sand? This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘cod,’ ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ and ‘got.’