Family Books for 1st Graders

Big Sis is the coolest person in the whole world - she climbs the tallest trees, launches toy jets into the sky, and never, ever flinches when Dog barks his biggest bark. But when Lad peeks into the kitchen one afternoon, he sees something impossible: real, wet tears rolling down Big Sis’s cheeks! What could POSSIBLY make the bravest sister ever cry? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘dig,’ ‘got,’ ‘hit,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘sad.’

Clank! The school bell rings and every mum and dad in Animal Town starts to run - but poor Mama Bear is always, always last. Can she really learn to ride a wobbly red bike without tumbling into the river? Will Baby Bear ever be picked up on time? Hop on, hold tight, and find out how fast a brave bear can pedal! This decodable reader practises the nk sound in words like ‘bank,’ ‘blink,’ ‘honk,’ ‘pink,’ and ‘clunk.’

What happens when a sunny day at the market turns into the stickiest adventure ever? Jen has an orange ice pop, a little brother to cheer up, music to dance to, and SO many wonderful things to touch - but those fingers of hers are getting gloopier by the minute! Can she keep her hands to herself, or will the whole market end up covered in orange? This decodable reader practises short u with j, v, y in words like ‘fun,’ ‘jig,’ ‘yum,’ and ‘hush.’

What happens when a house bursts at the seams with nine squished-up people, a mischievous cat, and not one quiet corner to call your own? Could one tiny wish really send everyone away - and would you truly want it to? When the rooms go silent and a storm rolls in, our little hero learns that a full, noisy house might just be the best kind of all. This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘stuck,’ ‘flip,’ ‘stomp,’ ‘snug,’ and ‘blasts.’

When the water rises fast and swallows the whole street, what can Mel do but cling to a pole and hug her toy giraffe, Gus? A kind helper named Jen scoops her up and brings her somewhere safe - but can Mel be brave enough to help others too, and will Jen keep her biggest promise of all? This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ sound in words such as ‘clung,’ ‘hang,’ ‘sang,’ ‘flung,’ and ‘strong.’