Funny Books for 1st Graders

Chad has big plans for the best garden on the street - until the sky starts doing something very strange. Swirls twist overhead, his shovel slips, and then… fish! Squid! Splattering down all around him! But what happens when the sky clears and there’s not a single drop of proof left behind? Will anyone believe Chad’s wild story? This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words such as ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘chunk,’ and ’twitch.’

Deep in the dark, twisty woods, Ned is hopelessly lost - and something bony is creeping closer through the trees! Can Ned dodge the skeleton’s arrows, find a hiding spot behind a thick trunk, and land one perfect shot before his luck runs out? What happens when a whole pack of grinning skeletons steps out of the shadows? A spooky, thrilling adventure for brave young readers! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘stuck,’ ’thick,’ ‘pack,’ and ‘crack.’

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.’

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.’

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.’

Ned’s tiny shed is safe, but oh, is it COLD! With chattering teeth and a floating, talking Book for company, he’s made one very important rule: Don’t go outside! But what happens when the only way to get warm means stepping out where spiders lurk and zombies shuffle? Can brave little Ned dig up stone, chop some logs, and beat the chill before night falls again? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘broke,’ ‘flame,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘safe.’

Behind the pink curtains, a puppeteer is ready for the perfect show - but what happens when the wrong backdrop turns a fancy lady’s quiet evening into a jungle adventure? With a huge tiger on the loose and a calm doctor who refuses to panic, can anyone convince the Rich Lady to run? Kids will giggle as every plan goes delightfully sideways. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘hide,’ ‘cute,’ ‘shine,’ ‘smile,’ and ‘wide.’

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.’

Dr. Can Do’s stove gobbles logs faster than he can chop them, and his pile is nearly gone! Can a clever twig of bamboo save the day? He builds a huge, shiny machine with polished stone and gleaming parts - but why does one curious hen keep pecking at his invention? Will Doc ever figure out how she sneaks in? Join the chase in this funny farmyard flap. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘made,’ ‘fine,’ ‘hide,’ ‘place,’ and ’time.’

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.’