Children's Books
That Horse Is Bones!
Brat Cat loves her farm - nobody gets in, nobody gets out! But when a storm rolls in and she spots a huge horse standing alone at the edge of the trees, she thinks she’s found her newest guest. What could possibly go wrong? And why does this strange horse look like it’s made of rattling bones? This decodable reader practises soft g words such as ‘cage,’ ‘huge,’ ‘charge,’ ‘danger,’ and ‘gentle.’
That Pig Wants My Carrot!
Ned has built a house, a wheat field, and a sturdy fence - but is wheat really all he can grow? When he stumbles across a field of strange orange things poking up like stubby pencils, he carries a carrot home and races the sunset. But who is that sneaky pink shadow following close behind? This decodable reader practices soft c words such as ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ ‘face,’ and ‘certainly.’
That Pile Stole My Cat!
When Ben’s cat misses dinner, he cups his hands like a megaphone and calls - but where has she gone? Following fresh paw prints, he finds her perched happily on top of a huge rubbish pile. Then the pile stands up and walks away with his cat still riding on top! Can Ben outsmart a walking mountain of junk and rescue his naughty puss? This decodable reader practises the ph sound in words like ‘megaphone,’ ‘phenomenal,’ ’triumph,’ and ‘phew.’
That's My Fish!
High in a sunny tree, Mother Crow sings to the whole neighbourhood - but her three hungry chicks need breakfast right now! Can she spot something tasty from the sky? When she sees a lady strolling by with a basket full of silver fish, Mother Crow makes a bold decision. But two rival crows have spotted the prize too, and they want it just as badly! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘precision.’
Boy's Cocoa!
Rain is drumming on the roof, puddles are calling, and Boy just wants a hot cup of coffee and a good book - but have you ever tried to keep a coffee safe from a muddy bull, a curious cat, and a very nosy rooster? From splashing in puddles to singing in the rain, what will Boy do when his animal friends want a sip of everything he has? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘hello,’ ‘open,’ ’tiny,’ and ‘super.’
That's MY Pouch!
Mum’s pouch is the cosiest, warmest spot in the whole rainforest - and it belongs to ME. So why, after a day of collecting feathers, berries, and kapok flowers for my special collection, won’t Mum let me climb in for my nap? What could possibly be more important than me? A joyful rainforest tale about family, change, and a very big surprise. This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘special,’ ‘ancient,’ ‘precious,’ and ‘collection.’
That's Not a Fish!
Ned is tired of eating bread for every single meal - surely there must be something tastier out there? When The Book suggests a trip to the beach with a strange stick-and-string contraption, Ned is full of anticipation. But what exactly is a fish, and will Ned have the patience to catch one? Get ready for a splashy seaside adventure! This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘anticipation,’ ‘delicious,’ ‘instructions,’ ‘patient,’ and ‘satisfaction.’
That's Not a Horse!
Ned’s mine is bursting with gold and redstone, but his tiny pockets can’t hold it all! What he really needs is a big, strong helper to carry the shiny loot home. So he saddles up and sets off across the plains - but the little white creature he spots in the distance isn’t quite what he thinks. Can Ned find the perfect helper? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘buckle,’ ‘sparkle,’ ‘gentle,’ ‘apple,’ and ‘saddle.’
That's Not a Rock!
Little Toman Fish is learning to hunt. His dad says be patient - but patience is BORING! Can a speedy little fish who hides behind the wrong rock, chases shrimp in circles, and crashes a kingfisher’s dinner ever learn to wait for his own? Dive into a watery adventure full of misses, surprises, and one very grumpy turtle. This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like “patience,” “mission,” “commotion,” and “fascination.”
That's Not Jane!
Spot is the world’s greatest finder of things - lost socks, buried bones, even cheese that rolls under the fridge! So when he loses his girl Jane at the busy zoo, how hard can it be to track her down? But why does every clue lead him to the wrong animal? Can a very confused dog sniff out his best friend before the zoo swallows him whole? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ‘race,’ ’nice,’ and ’entrance.’