Children's Books
Stand Still, Cows!
Ned is brave enough to fight zombies, skeletons, and spooky spiders, but tonight he needs something new: armour! And to make armour, he needs leather, and to get leather, he needs cows. Easy, right? But what happens when the cows refuse to stand still? Can Ned sneak, leap, and swing his way to becoming a real knight? This decodable reader focuses on the kn sound in words like ‘knight,’ ‘kneels,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘knuckles.’
Starfang's Big Night Out
When the barn window is left open just a crack, Starfang the spider slips out for a wild adventure in the forest. At first the world is full of tasty flowers and juicy berries - but what happens when a nest of cave-spider bruisers comes creeping after him? Can Bones the farm dog pick up the trail and track down his missing friend before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juicy,’ ‘pursuit,’ and ‘suits.’
Sticky Fingers!
What happens when a sticky orange ice block meets a whole market full of fancy things to touch? Grace had the best day ever at the city market - she danced to flute music, spotted lace skirts, and hugged a crying boy. But her fingers got stickier and stickier, and every single thing she touched seemed to notice! Can she make it home without causing more trouble? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘city,’ ‘ice,’ ‘juice,’ and ‘fancy.’
Stop Daydreaming!
Have you ever daydreamed so hard you forgot where you were? Boy can’t stop! One minute he’s bouncing on the moon, the next he’s a woodpecker tapping a tree, a goat on a sunny hillside, or a mole munching earthworms underground. But what could possibly be strong enough to pull him out of his wildest daydream yet? Something warm and delicious is drifting through the doorway… This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘backpack,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘goldfish,’ and ‘sunshine.’
Stop That Crab!
Biscuit the cat never misses dinner - so why isn’t he coming when Deb calls? Following him across the yard, Deb discovers a deep hole in the dirt and something very unexpected hiding inside. Can she keep her surprise guest safe from a curious cat? And when the bucket tips over, will Deb catch the tiny escapees before they vanish into the sand? This decodable reader practises the si making /zh/ sound in words like ‘unusual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘pleasure.’
Stop That Fox!
One sunny morning, a chicken wanders into the pen - and Fig Pig, Tip, and Brat Cat can’t believe their luck. Fresh eggs every day! But when a sneaky fox darts under the fence and snatches a chicken right off the ground, can the three friends catch her before she disappears for good? Who will outsmart who? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘bruised,’ ‘cruise,’ and ‘pursuit.’
Stop That Hat!
Ray loves his googly-eyed, horned, pink-tailed hat more than anything in the world. But when a mischievous Cloud spots that silly tail flapping in the wind, trouble is brewing fast. Can Ray hold on tight enough to save the best hat ever made? And what happens when the sky decides his wonderful hat looks far too fun to blow away? This decodable reader practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘draughty,’ and ’taught.’
Stop! That's Our Lake!
Phoebe the fish knows her lake is the best lake in the whole wide world - cool green shade, smooth rocks, and every ripple just right. But one morning, something strange bobs on the surface, and rubbish starts drifting past her nose. Who would dump junk in her beautiful home, and can one small fish really make them stop? This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phenomenal,’ ‘catastrophe,’ ‘megaphone,’ and ‘phantom.’
Surprise, Kara!
Pip’s first birthday is tomorrow, and Kara has the most exciting plan ever - a surprise party with cake, balloons, and every single one of his favourite things! But what happens when a clever little puppy peeks around the doorway and hears every word? Can Kara still pull off a surprise when Pip has plans of his own? This decodable reader practises suffixes through words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘cheerful,’ ‘proudly,’ and ‘softly.’
That Calf Won't Budge!
Tal has one simple job: walk the calf home before dark. Easy, right? But when his friends call him over for a game, the rope slips from his wrist - and soon that stubborn calf won’t budge an inch! Can Tal tug, push, and pull his way back in time, or will something surprising save the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wrung.’