Children's Books for 1st Graders
Think, Ned, Think!
Ned is marching through a blazing desert in a full suit of iron armour, hunting for treasure - but what happens when the ancient ruins go BOOM? With his stomach growling, no food in sight, and shuffling husks closing in, will Ned listen to The Book before he eats something truly disgusting? Can a hungry knight survive his own bad ideas? This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘plank,’ ‘sank,’ ‘chunk,’ ‘blink,’ and ‘yank.’
Grab My Hand!
Jojo spots a boy juggling a football on the other side of the fence - clink, clunk, tap! Can Jojo keep up with this speedy new friend? And when trouble suddenly rolls into the road, will Jojo be quick enough to help? A warm playground tale of football, friendship, and finding your own way to say hello. This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘blinks,’ ‘clunk,’ ‘honk,’ and ‘pink.’
Run, Fig Pig, Run!
Deep in an old, forgotten mine, Fig Pig grips his little lamp and marches bravely into the dark. What treasures are hiding in the shadows? Who built these huge stone archways, and why did they leave? With a shiny blade tucked under his arm and his trotters wobbling, Fig Pig creeps past sleeping spiders and bubbling lava - but will he spot the warning sign in time? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘cave,’ ‘flame,’ ‘shine,’ and ‘race.’
Chip and the Sky Band
Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something that looked just like a person waving back? When Chip points at the sky, a puffy cloud man appears - then cloud chums jigging, singing, and banging drums in a huge sky band! But what happens when the music turns into thunder and rain smacks everyone on the cheek? This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chip,’ ‘chums,’ ‘catch,’ ‘bunch,’ and ‘watch.’
Come Back, White Pup!
Jill is heading into the glade with pockets full of bones and one bold plan - to tame a wolf of her very own! But what happens when a cheeky white wolf snatches her bones and bolts into the trees? Will Jill run out of patience before she runs out of snacks? And why does that wolf keep coming back? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘why,’ ‘while,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whew.’
Crow, Stop Singing!
Crow has a big plan - he’s going to WOW the animals with his amazing singing voice! But when he opens his beak, Hank, Pink, and Frank bolt away in a blink. Was his song really that bad? Can Crow find a way to win his chums back, or will he sing alone forever? Hop onto the stage and find out what happens when Crow hands over the microphone! This decodable reader practises the nk sound in words like ‘blink,’ ’thank,’ ‘clunk,’ and ’trunk.’
Cub
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?
Just a Bank?
It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest present ever - so when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey with a slot in its back, her face falls flat. Can a silly money bank really be any fun? As coins pile up and her sister begs to borrow some, Khushi starts saving for something special. But then she meets a new friend at school, and everything changes. This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘just,’ ‘yum,’ ’tucks,’ and ‘bugs.’
Don't Chop the Bees!
Ned spots a bee buzzing past a lush bush and just has to know where it lives. But when he finds a nest full of fresh, golden honey, will he listen to The Book’s warnings, or grab his axe and charge in? And what happens when his new bee friends love him a little too much? A bold, buzzing adventure full of sticky surprises! This decodable reader practises the sh phonogram in words like ‘bush,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘hush,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘shirt.’
Don't Drop That Sack!
It’s mango harvest day, and every single fruit matters! Can our hero balance a wobbly sack across the garden without a splat? Will Bing stop showing off before disaster strikes the tree? From baskets lowered on ropes to a bumpy boat ride at the floating market, there’s singing, sorting, and one very hopeful dog who’s just waiting for somebody to drop the big one. This decodable reader practises the ng sound in words like ‘bring,’ ‘sing,’ ’long,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘swing.’