Children's Books
Who Took the Wheels?
Mia thinks wheels are the greatest invention EVER. Cars, clocks, ferris wheels - they spin the whole world! But what would happen if every single wheel suddenly vanished overnight? When Mia wakes up to find trucks flat on the ground and trains slumped on their tracks, she grabs a very unhelpful goat and sets off to solve the mystery. Could a quiet world actually be a better one? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words such as ‘giant,’ ‘chaos,’ ‘create,’ ‘quiet,’ and ‘ruin.’
Why Won't You Sing?
Ben loves the little brown bird that sings from its cage on the porch, filling his house with music sweet enough to curl his toes. But one bird means just one song - so what happens when Ben asks his father to catch more and more, until every ledge is lined with cages? Why won’t his new birds sing a single note, and can Ben figure out what they really need? This decodable reader practises soft g in words like ‘cage,’ ‘gentle,’ ’large,’ and ‘strange.’
You Are Not a Mouse!
Tik the mouse has found the perfect empty house - no cats, no dogs, no people. But when he bites a strange rubbery rope on the desk, a very angry voice shouts back! Who is Klik, the round little creature who claims to be a mouse but has no whiskers, no paws, and no snout? And when a huge cat comes prowling, can this odd new friend really save the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knew,’ ‘knot,’ ‘knees,’ and ‘knucklehead.’
You Made That Up!
When Jill races to her grandmother’s house, what magical adventure is waiting on the shelves? Curled up in the big red armchair, Jill picks a book about a tiny airship sailing through the clouds. But wait - did Grandmother just sneak in a talking parrot that speaks fourteen languages? Has she been making up her own bits again? One thing’s for sure: nobody tells a story quite like Grandmother! This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘airship,’ ‘armchair,’ ‘bookcase,’ ‘daydream,’ and ’teacup.’
Ned Creates Chaos!
Ned wants to create something giant - and that means digging deep for diamonds! But what happens when a left turn leads to chaos, neon spider eyes in the dark, and a trio of rattling skeletons? Can Ned brave every trial, cross a lake of lava, and chip free the bluish treasure waiting on the far wall? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘create,’ ’neon,’ ‘bluish,’ and ‘quiet.’
Zom and the Husks
Zom is sure the husks will be the best desert neighbours ever - after all, they have their own little village, so they must have manners, right? But what happens when his friendly hello gets no reply? What about a cactus gift, or a ride on a freshly tamed camel? And when the husks suddenly lurch off toward the beach, what could possibly have grabbed their attention? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’neighbours,’ ‘weighing,’ and ‘weight.’
Zom and the Rainbow Rabbits
What happens when Zom spots a rainbow rabbit hopping in the grass - and discovers it gives rainbow milk? With a bucket, a recipe, and a head full of big ideas, he decides to bake the most dazzling cake pops the villagers have ever seen. But will his sparkly treats be the hit he dreams of, or will things get a little messy? Join Zom for a silly, sugary adventure! This decodable reader focuses on the ‘kn’ sound in words such as ‘knelt,’ ‘kneads,’ ‘knocks,’ and ‘knew.’
Zom is Sick of Brains
Zom the zombie has eaten brains for breakfast, lunch, and dinner his whole life - and he is SICK of it! Today he’s taking action and becoming a CHEF. But what on earth will he find to cook with in a muddy old field? A green egg? Mouldy wheat? Bug-covered sugar? Can Zom really turn this gross pile into something worth eating? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘action,’ ‘precious,’ ‘suspicion,’ and ‘satisfaction.’
Zom Moves In
When Zom offers to fix up Skel’s cramped little house into a proper palace, Skel jumps at the chance for more space. But can a zombie who spends three whole days getting the cobwebs just right actually finish building a whole house? And what will Skel find when he comes home from his trip? This decodable reader practises the kn phonogram in words like ‘knew,’ ‘knocking,’ ‘knuckles,’ ‘knobbly,’ and ‘knot.’
Zom's Deep Dive
Zom has a handwritten list, a rumbly tummy, and one big goal: catch the tastiest seafood in the ocean. But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or knock on a turtle’s shell? When Zom dives deeper than he’s ever gone before, he stumbles upon something shimmering and strange beneath the waves. What could possibly be down there? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wreck,’ ‘wrestle,’ and ‘wrong.’