Children's Books for 1st Graders
Hot or not?
Steve has a fresh catch straight from the sea, but ouch - it is cold and raw! Can he build a fire hot enough to cook his cod without burning his fingers? And when a raw chick turns up the next day with no logs in sight, what will our hungry hero try next? Join Steve for a sizzling, smoky adventure full of bright ideas and big mistakes. This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chick,’ ‘much,’ and ’touch.’
A Gal Can Do It!
Jill has a hard task - piles of cobblestone everywhere, and the line at the stone-disposal bin is far too long! Can she really build her own bin with just a list of parts, a bucket, and a whole lot of stubborn grit? When things go wrong and a tiny piece goes missing, will Jill figure it out before the sun sets? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hard,’ ’task,’ ’list,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘best.’
It Springs Back!
The bravest explorer in the whole world has walked through dark caves and crossed rivers at night - so why is this quiet village under the full moon making their legs wobble? The jack-o-lanterns glow, the huts stand empty, and a see-through cat is watching every step. Where did all the villagers go, and what rises up when the rain comes hammering down? This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ sound in words like ’long,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’twang.’
Jim and Pup on the Hunt
When Len shows off a shiny new gift, Jim blurts out that he has even better stuff at home - but does he really? With his loyal pup at his heels, Jim sets off on a wild hunt through the house, grabbing bits and bobs from every room. Will his big brag land him in a fuss, or will he find something truly special? This lively decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘fun,’ ‘must,’ ‘shrub,’ and ‘hunt.’
Quick! Save Them!
Two wandering villagers have drifted into a dark cave - and something green and groaning is waiting inside! Can a brave hero brew the perfect potion in time? Will one quick throw be enough to save the day, or is it already too late for these poor villagers? Sneak into the shadows and find out! This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words like ’neck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘struck,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘wreck.’
Stop That Chirp!
Poor Pup just wants a nap, but something in the garden keeps going CHIRP! CHIRP! Who could be making all that noise? Is it Trunk the elephant, with his big floppy trumpet? Is it prickly Spike, or the colourful toucans high up in the tree? Pup sniffs and searches every bush to track down the mystery chirper - but will he ever get his quiet little snooze? This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chirp,’ ‘chirps,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘patch.’
Bat in the Dark!
Deep in the dark cave, Steve’s torch has fizzled out, his pockets are stuffed with gems, and something with tiny beating wings is swooping right at his head. Can he duck fast enough? Can he jump the ridge? And when a sneaky bat follows him through the shadows, will his trusty sword be enough to save the day? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y through words like ‘jump,’ ‘duck,’ ‘jab,’ ‘vest,’ and ‘pup.’
Tim is Bold!
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 practising VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ’lift,’ ‘gift,’ ‘damp,’ and ‘mend.’