Here are a few simple and engaging Grade 1 book options based on your query: The Vumat Early Reading books are a great series for beginning readers in Grade 1. The Level 1 workbook offers simple word and picture matching exercises to help young readers build confidence. Priced at just R70, it's a brilliant buy. The Phonics for First Grade workbook helps children learn phonics rules and letter combinations with colorful pictures and activities. At R99, it provides lots of learning for little money. Another fun choice is the I Spy book series. Available between R245-R269, these picture books encourage visual perception and vocabulary through guessing games. With vehicles and Christmas themes, they expose kids to different subjects in an interactive way. I hope one of these affordable options for simple Grade 1 books sounds interesting to you and the young reader in your life. Please let me know if you need any other recommendations.