Minecraft Books for 1st Graders

Dr. Can Do’s furnaces are hungry, hungry, HUNGRY - and there isn’t a lump of coal left in town! Can a clever inventor build his way to the faraway mine before his workshop goes cold? With a hammer in hand and a big idea brewing, Dr. Can Do is about to find out that walking is NOT the fastest way to get more coal. What will he invent next? This decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘go,’ ‘my,’ ‘so,’ and ’try.’

Ned has a pointy hat, a talking book, and big wizard dreams - but why does his next lesson involve chopping cane, crafting stacks of books, and battling mobs at dusk? What happens when the grumpy Book barks orders and Ned just keeps asking questions? Can a boy with a shiny sword and sore fingers really learn to spark real magic? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘why.’

Ned the farmer has pigs, cows, and one very big problem - his new vest is dull, dull, DULL! Can a handful of red roses and a splash of gold really turn a plain vest into something fantastic? And what happens when Ned mixes the two together? Will he finally find a shade bold enough to wear into the dark? Join Ned and The Book for a colourful adventure. This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’think,’ ’this,’ ’these,’ and ‘both.’

When Brat Cat spots a slick horse all alone in the glade, she thinks she’s found the perfect new pet for her farm - but what happens when lightning cracks and the horse turns out to be made of rattling white BONES? Can Brat Cat escape the bony fists chasing her through the thick black woods? Will her loyal pack of dogs reach her in time? This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words like ‘click,’ ‘crack,’ ‘knock,’ ‘quick,’ and ‘smack.’

Ned dug for three whole days to find one shiny gem - and just as he held it up, a sneaky zombie shoved him into the lava and stole it! Can Ned dodge exploding creepers, clattering skeletons, and a swarm of hungry spiders to get his diamond back? Will his worst day ever turn into his luckiest? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ’luck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘rock,’ ‘crack,’ and ‘stuck.’

When Fig Pig tells Brat Cat about an island of cows with mushrooms on their heads, she has to see it for herself - but what happens when one small bag of wheat turns into a giant mooshroom mob? Can Brat Cat fix the mess she’s made before the whole hill runs out of food? Join her for a muddy, moo-filled adventure! This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends with words like ‘drifts,’ ‘drops,’ ‘plant,’ ‘stand,’ and ‘press.’

Every iron golem in Canville has vanished overnight - and without them, who will stand guard when the monsters come crawling out after dark? Can the Mischievous Mage and his friends find pumpkins to build new guardians before sunset? With rocket-powered flights, spooky caves, and a surprise pumpkin-pie baker on a sunny hillside, the race is on! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘woke,’ ‘came,’ ‘brave,’ ‘ripe,’ and ‘smile.’

Zom has a BIG plan to get rich - he’s opening his very own milk bar! But why should every cow make the same milk? When the cow is brown, the milk tastes like chocolate. When the cow is white, it’s sweet vanilla. And the pink cow? Strawberry, of course! But what happens when Zom reveals his strangest flavour yet? Will the villagers dare to try it? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whirl.’

Jack loves his farm, but something is missing - where are all the bees, birds, and bats? When Jack hauls up a hive and flings seeds across the grass, the buzzing and chirping begins. But bats are tricky critters whose homes are hard to find. What can a clever scarecrow build to bring them in, and which spot will feel just right for a sleepy bat? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words such as ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘while,’ and ‘whose.’

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.’