Minecraft Books for 1st Graders

Alex has a cursed gem that keeps zapping him far from the Nether fire that could destroy it! Can he find a way to get rid of it before he turns into stone for good? When even a cloth bundle freezes Jake solid at the village square, Alex gets one wild, last-chance idea. Will a potion of strength and a good throw finally break the curse? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ and ‘rid.’

Alex has a wild, almost-too-scary plan to finally get rid of the cursed emerald - and it involves a mine cart, a river of lava, and poor brave Jake. But what happens when the fire resistance potion tastes a little… off? Can two best friends pull off the most ridiculous rescue mission ever, or will the whispering gem win? Hold your breath and turn the page! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words such as ‘hit,’ ‘got,’ ‘sat,’ ’lit,’ and ’nod.’

Zom has a list, and right at the top is one big word: SEAFOOD! But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or tiptoed up to a spiky pufferfish? When Zom dives deep into the shimmering blue, he discovers that catching lunch is much trickier than it looks - and that something amazing might be waiting far below. This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chomp,’ ‘munches,’ and ’torch.’

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.’

Jill is heading into the glade with pockets full of bones and one bold plan - to tame a wolf of her very own! But what happens when a cheeky white wolf snatches her bones and bolts into the trees? Will Jill run out of patience before she runs out of snacks? And why does that wolf keep coming back? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘why,’ ‘while,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whew.’

Ned has built a snug little shed on a sunny hill, and he thinks his work is finally done - but what happens when The Book says it’s time to dig? Armed with a brand new shovel and a grin from ear to ear, Ned scoops sand, carves tunnels, and clangs straight into something hard and shiny. Can one small tool really crack solid stone? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘make,’ ’nice,’ ‘wide,’ ‘brave,’ and ‘stone.’

Ned spots a bee buzzing past a lush bush and just has to know where it lives. But when he finds a nest full of fresh, golden honey, will he listen to The Book’s warnings, or grab his axe and charge in? And what happens when his new bee friends love him a little too much? A bold, buzzing adventure full of sticky surprises! This decodable reader practises the sh phonogram in words like ‘bush,’ ‘fresh,’ ‘hush,’ ‘rush,’ and ‘shirt.’

Alex the miner has a big plan: grab her pickaxe, dig deep, and find treasure before dark. But what happens when an enthusiastic miner packs too much stuff and gets a little too close to the edge of a very dark pit? Can she climb back out, or will she lose everything in the shadows below? With grit, grins, and one very big tumble, this adventure proves that tough miners never quit. This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grab,’ ‘slip,’ ‘cliff,’ and ‘grunt.’

Whit the Mage has a BIG secret, and keeping it might just make him burst! Jill is planning a surprise bash for the whole village, complete with a shiny new name and sky-high whizz bangs - but only if Whit can zip his lips around Dr Can Do. Can a mischievous mage who loves to chatter actually stay quiet? And what happens when the lanterns glow and the crowd gathers? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whizz,’ and ‘whole.’

Have you ever had a day so noisy, so busy, so sneezy that you just had to escape? Brat Cat has - and she’s had ENOUGH of the shop rush! With her pals Fig Pig and Tip, she tromps off to the cool birch shade to build something small, quiet, and all her own. But will her perfect hideaway stay as peaceful as she hopes? This decodable reader practises the sh phonogram in words like ‘crush,’ ‘rush,’ ‘shade,’ and ‘wish.’