Free Books for 1st Graders
Big Sis is Sad!
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.’
Gad Hits It!
Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest - green skin, cheeky grin, and absolutely no one to play with! When he spots a group of kids having fun in the park, Gad is sure he’s found his new best friends. But will they run away screaming, or will a silly cat, a clever disguise, and a very bouncy volleyball game change everything? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘Gad,’ ’lad,’ ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hid.’
Cod
Deep in the cold sea lives the fastest, sneakiest cod on the whole coast - and nobody has ever caught it. Then along comes Steve, who has no rod, no net, no boat, and absolutely no plan. Just confidence! Can Steve outsmart a fish that’s slipped through every fisherman’s fingers? And what happens when he spots a bucket washed up on the sand? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘cod,’ ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ and ‘got.’
Huff! Puff! Yum!
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.’
I Think Curls Are Best!
Mara has one big rule: curly is ALWAYS better than straight! Her bouncy curls boing back every time, and even her cat’s tail agrees. But what happens when she meets a lion with a perfectly straight tail? Or tries to draw a straight line and ends up with a question mark? From spiral staircases to swirly buns, Mara is on a mission to prove curly wins - but will snack time change her mind? This decodable reader practises the th sound in words like ’think,’ ’those,’ ’three,’ and ‘smooth.’
Red, Sun, and Sky!
Red, Sun, and Sky are three dinosaur friends with one colourful job: paint the grey neighbourhood bright! But what happens when red splashes into yellow, or blue swirls with sun? And why does Blue Dinosaur keep warning his friends not to mix all three colours at once? Will the dinosaurs dare to break the biggest rule in the sky? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘fly,’ ‘my,’ ‘sky,’ ’try,’ and ‘we.’
Drop Them Both!
A rock and a feather, one in each hand - which one do you think will hit the ground first? The Boy is sure he knows the answer, but then he starts to wonder just how much heavier that smooth stone really is. With scales, flasks, and a very patient elephant, can he and Dad figure out the mass of almost anything, from a raindrop to the whole planet? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words such as ‘both,’ ‘smooth,’ ’think,’ and ’thrusts.’
Fig Pig in the Mist
When Fig Pig spots a tall, glowy-eyed enderman lurking in the damp mist outside the cave, his knees shake - but his curiosity is bigger than his fear. Why is the enderman so sad? Why does it carry off blocks like treasure? Why does it scream into the dark? Join Fig Pig and Sam as they tiptoe closer to find out the truth behind those purple eyes. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘and,’ ‘damp,’ ‘felt,’ ‘held,’ and ‘fast.’
Go, Troll Kite, Go!
Rain, rain, and more rain - will the sky ever clear? When the sun finally breaks through, it’s time to race outside with a homemade kite and a very special secret weapon painted right on the front: a troll queen with a golden crown and the biggest smile around. Can she soar higher than the monster kite and the fish kite too? Get ready to cheer! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘kite,’ ‘glide,’ ‘shape,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘pride.’
Hold On, Kim!
What is making that tap-tap-tap sound while Kim tries to nap? When a dusty old loom starts shaking all on its own, Kim climbs aboard and suddenly she’s lifting off the ground, rising past rooftops and soaring into the clouds. Will she hold on tight as the loom dives, splashes, and swirls through a world bursting with colour? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words such as “fly,” “sky,” “we,” “me,” and “why.”