Funny Books for 1st Graders

Jack is stuck in the grumpiest funk ever, and nothing - not the sun, not the flowers, not even a perfectly nice butterfly - can pull him out of it. But what happens when his friends Skel and Zom drag him into a bamboo forest and spot something huge in the grass? Could a baby panda, a sneaky cake, and one enormous sneeze be the cure? This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘funk,’ ‘blink,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘honk.’

Iron Golem has a speech ready, a friendly wave, and a very big heart - but has anyone in the village actually noticed him? He tries the cats. He tries the pigs. He even builds a wall tall enough to stop a sneaky skeleton. So why won’t anyone stop to listen, and could a lonely golem ever find someone who truly sees him? This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words including ‘bold,’ ‘felt,’ ‘help,’ ’next,’ and ‘rest.’

Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and he’s got a BIG idea - a proper house with rooms he can actually fit through! With his trusty (and very chatty) Book guiding every step, Ned grabs his axe and gets to work. But will he follow the instructions this time? Can one messy plan really build the perfect home on the hill? Join Ned as he stacks, digs, and dreams his way to something grand. This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘blade,’ ‘pace,’ ‘shine,’ and ‘pride.’

Pat the cat has no home, but he has a cozy tree, two singing birds, and a kind family next door who always leaves out food. But what happens when the family pack their bags and drive away? With a rumbling tummy and an open kitchen window, Pat spots his chance - but will one little cat really gobble up everything? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘bang,’ ‘string,’ ‘king,’ and ’things.’

Zom the zombie is SICK of brains for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - so today he’s becoming a chef! But what does a zombie pick for ingredients? A green egg from a field, soggy wheat, sugar covered in bugs, and a pail of very lumpy old milk. Why on earth would anyone want to eat that? And what strange creation is Zom about to whip up on his crafting table? This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘wheat,’ ‘why,’ and ‘whip.’

Hen has five eggs tucked safely in her cozy nest, and she is determined to be the best mom in the whole wide world. But what happens when tiny taps start coming from inside those eggs? Will Hen be ready when five wobbly, wiggly chicks pop out and dash off in every direction? Can a tired hen really keep up with such busy little ones? This decodable reader practices CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘chick,’ ‘glad,’ ‘grins,’ ‘split,’ and ’trots.’

Rex is the wiggliest, waggiest dog on the block - and the second Benny opens the door, WHOOSH, off he goes! Can Benny catch his runaway pup before Rex chases a flying umbrella over the hills, dives into a scratchy bush, and sniffs out Uncle Bruce’s yummy rice? It’s a wild, barky, breathless dash across town with one very determined boy and one very bouncy dog. This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘spring,’ ‘strong,’ ‘song,’ ‘cling,’ and ‘zing.’

Jack already has two pets, Bones and Starfang, but he dreams of finding another animal friend. One chilly day, he sets off on a walk hoping to discover the perfect pet. A cat? A bird? Then he spots something unexpected - a tiny cub all alone! Jack thinks this could be his new pet, but is the cub really all by itself? What happens when Jack finds out the truth?

Ned has finally built a home of his own - but when his bossy magic book points him toward a huge dark cave, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out! With a hissing creeper on his heels and only a stone blade to help him, can Ned race to the waves in time? And what shining prize might he mine from deep in the stone? This decodable reader practices silent e words such as ‘cave,’ ‘made,’ ‘hides,’ ‘flame,’ and ‘shines.’

Tim is a tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for adventure - if only one would turn up! When a bright blue button bounces past his feet, Tim sets off on a daring quest to find its owner. But can one tiny robot survive giant shoes, slobbery dogs, and a road as wide as a desert? A bouncy decodable adventure practicing VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ’lift,’ ‘gift,’ ‘damp,’ and ‘mend.’