Minecraft Books for 1st Graders
One Last Task!
Doc is busy, busy, busy! He has a soft wool rug, a flock of sheep, and a head full of big ideas. But can one person really build a whole shop all on his own? And when his list is finally empty, will Doc put his feet up - or will he find one more task to tackle? Join Doc and Jill for a warm, bustling village adventure. This decodable reader practices VCC/CVCC words such as ‘barn,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ ‘gift,’ and ’next.’
Not That Shade!
Ned the farmer has pigs, cows, and one very big problem - his new vest is dull, dull, DULL! Can a handful of red roses and a splash of gold really turn a plain vest into something fantastic? And what happens when Ned mixes the two together? Will he finally find a shade bold enough to wear into the dark? Join Ned and The Book for a colorful adventure. This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’think,’ ’this,’ ’these,’ and ‘both.’
No Thanks, Mobs!
Ned has a cozy house, a farm of carrots, and a sword he’s finally ready to use. But when the sun dips low and shadows stretch across the field, the monsters come creeping. Can one brave little hero stand up to zombies, rattling skeletons, and a giant spider all in one night? And what shiny surprise might be waiting inside? This decodable reader practices the ’th’ sound in words like ’thanks,’ ’thin,’ ’thump,’ and ’thwack.'
Tag
Steve is the seeker, and he’s sure he can find Alex in ten seconds flat. But the fields are full of surprises - a fluffy dog, a grumpy cat, and even a hen stuck in a hole! Can Steve spot his sister before she sneaks home? Will the greatest seeker ever lived give up, or is Alex closer than he thinks? This decodable reader practices VC/CVC short vowels through playful words like ’tag,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ ‘hen,’ and ‘dog.’
Was It Just A Vast Gust?
Dr Can Do has built the greatest windmill ever - but by sunrise, it’s nothing but a heap of splintered planks and torn sails! Who could have wrecked his masterpiece overnight? With no storm in sight and every fence still standing, something very strange is afoot. Will Dr Can Do and Jill catch the culprit before the next vast gust blows through? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘junk,’ ‘jigs,’ ‘vast,’ and ‘gust.’
Catch That Cat!
Dr. Can Do has fixed the fountain, the lanterns, and Mrs. Bloom’s wobbly step - so how hard can catching one speedy ginger cat be? Very hard, it turns out! When the little cat zooms away and refuses to listen, Jill shares a clever tip involving a fish and a whole lot of sitting still. Can a busy doctor really learn to wait? This decodable reader practices the nk sound in words like ‘blink,’ ’think,’ ‘funk,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘pink.’
Bones and the Pack
Bones is the bravest dog in the valley - until a terrible storm sends him bolting into the dark woods. Lost and hungry, he meets a wolf pack with pale, watching eyes, and soon he’s running wild beside them, leaving his red bandana behind. But what happens when Zom finds him in the forest clearing? Can Skel bring his best friend home again? This decodable reader practices the sh phonogram through words like ‘crash,’ ‘dash,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘shook.’
Don't Step on the Hot Rocks!
Deep beneath the village, past tunnels of dirt and stone, a cavern glows with rivers of lava and towers of shimmering rock. Jill has brought Tom and the Mischievous Mage here for their very first mining lesson - but can they follow her most important rule? What happens when water meets lava, and why does everyone need a diamond pickaxe? This decodable reader practices the ck phonogram in words such as ‘stack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘block,’ ‘crack,’ and ‘snack.’
Don't Tell Dr Can Do!
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.’
Ouch! Don't Pluck That Plant!
Poor Dr Can Do needs cactus for his amazing bone meal machine - but have you ever tried to pick up a prickly plant? OUCH! With a wobbly donkey, a torn lab coat, and blisters on every finger, can our clever inventor figure out a way to bring the spiky stack home without another painful jab? Join the adventure and find out! This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘back,’ ‘click,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ and ’thick.’