Family Books for 1st Graders

When Pip and Tom spot a pile of paint pots in the garden, they just know today is going to be the best day ever. But what happens when a helpful brush turns into a wall full of stripes? Can two very messy kids scrub away their colourful mistake before Mum finds out - or will their painting adventure end in trouble? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘slap,’ ‘scrub,’ ‘strips,’ and ‘spot.’

Tim just wants to shoot hoops, but Dad says homework comes first - and today’s homework is letters! Can Dad help Tim tame those tricky, sneaky letters that never seem to sit still? With an old wooden board, a piece of chalk, and a little patience, will Tim finally crack the code? And what happens when two curious cats decide they want to learn too? This decodable reader practises CCVC and CCVCC blends in words like ‘grips,’ ‘grabs,’ ‘prints,’ and ‘grins.’

When Gran spots a cheeky little mouse zipping across the floor, the whole family panics! Ma grabs a broom, Pa hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. But what happens when the baby sees the mouse too? Will anyone in this house be brave enough to catch the naughty creature - or might they all end up laughing instead? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ‘both,’ ’then,’ ’there,’ and ‘with.’

What do you do when you want to make something truly amazing but your brain is as blank as the paper in front of you? Join one busy young artist who asks Dad, Mum, Gran, Pop, and even a sneaky big brother for help - painting, snipping, pressing leaves, and scribbling stories along the way. Could all these little bits somehow add up to something wonderful? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘grin,’ ‘plan,’ ‘press,’ and ‘stands.’

Gran has a big plan, and it starts with the plumpest coconuts you’ve ever seen! But can one kid really crank, crack, and chop a pile of tough nuts into something sweet? What happens when the hard part just keeps getting harder - and Gran refuses to quit? Get ready to huff, puff, and cheer along on a very crunchy adventure. This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y through words like ‘jump,’ ‘huff,’ ‘puff,’ ’nuts,’ and ‘yum.’

A bright blue butterfly flutters by, and little Tad just has to follow! But what happens when a curious calf wanders off the path and deep into the jungle? Will Tad spot the spotty wings, the sneaky cat, and find the way back to Mum before it’s too late? A brave, bouncy adventure about listening - and learning - the fun way. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ ‘dots,’ and ‘had.’

Little Fish is tired of the same old sandy shore - don’t you ever wish you could explore somewhere new? When Mum warns him about the deep water, Little Fish sneaks off anyway. What wonders wait in the colourful coral below? And what happens when a very ugly boulder opens one enormous eye and shows rows of jagged teeth? This decodable reader practises the sh sound in words such as ‘shark,’ ‘dashes,’ ‘splash,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘blush.’

Tim has a SECRET mission, and it’s all for Jan’s big birthday surprise! There’s a cake to taste, balloons to puff up, a shiny new bike, and a pretty red dress - but someone has to carry the whole wobbly pile into the party room without tripping. Can Tim balance every single gift? Will the boxes topple before Jan walks through the door? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘bike,’ ‘cake,’ ‘ride,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘prize.’

Drip, drop - can you feel the rain on your nose? When the sky opens up, one girl throws her arms wide and dances in every splash. There’s music on the roof, a peacock on the path, and something warm bubbling in Mum’s pot. What wonderful surprises will the rain leave behind once it finally quiets down? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends through words like ‘drip,’ ‘plops,’ ‘grin,’ ‘stands,’ and ‘smells.’

What happens when one special towel keeps disappearing? First a girl grabs it to dry her hands, then a man scoops it up after a big splash, and then an old man sits on it to play music under the moon! Can the owner ever get their purple-and-gold towel back - and who will use it last of all? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ‘bath,’ ‘cloth,’ ’then,’ ’this,’ and ‘with.’