Children's Books

Jack is brilliant at scaring crows and carving pumpkins, but caring for a cat? That’s brand new! Meow just stares with big round eyes, refusing every snack Jack offers - seeds, berries, even fancy salad. What does this mysterious little hunter actually want to eat? Can Jack solve the puzzle before Meow lives on bugs forever? Join him on a food-finding adventure full of surprises. This decodable reader practices ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘attention,’ ‘mission,’ ‘passion,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘satisfaction.’

Ned’s shiny new shed has everything a hero could want - stone walls, flaming torches, a crafting table - but no bed! Can he track down three fluffy sheep, snip enough wool, and finally get a proper night’s sleep? With his magic book guiding the way and a brand new pair of shears in hand, Ned sets off on a woolly adventure. But sheep are faster than they look - and a lot less keen on free haircuts! This decodable reader practices the ui phonogram in words like ‘bruise,’ ‘cruise,’ ‘fruit,’ and ‘pursuit.’

Kalulu the hare is small, but is small always the same as weak? When mighty Nzou the elephant charges through the plain, driving every other animal off the last green meadow and bellowing that he alone remembers every river, who would dare challenge him? Watch a clever hare propose a contest that a giant cannot win by strength alone. Can wit succeed where muscle rules? This Bookbot Level G story practices the soft ‘g’ sound with words like ‘huge’, ‘charges’, ‘gentle’, ’edge’, and ‘village’.

Kalulu the Hare is just a small animal by the Zambezi River, so what can he do when mighty Simba the Lion bullies every creature and steals their food? When the proud, boastful king demands to be led to a feast, clever Kalulu offers to be his royal scout. Could a trick and a patch of soft mud teach a lion to change his ways? A gentle, giggly tale that practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ’laugh’, ’taught’, ‘caught’, ’naughty’, and ’laughter’.

Kintu lives all alone on the wide green hills with only his cow for company, longing for something he cannot yet name. When a kind sky-god’s daughter climbs down through the clouds to meet him, will her father let them be together? What impossible test awaits, and what happens when a tiny bee walks a slow circle across his hand? A warm African folk tale about love, loss, and the power of the smallest deed. This Bookbot story practices the /ʃ/ sound with words like ‘action’, ‘special’, ‘patient’, and ‘question’.

When a hungry frog snaps up one little wasp for breakfast, he thinks he’s found the perfect snack - but what happens when a snake grabs the frog, a mongoose grabs the snake, and an eagle grabs them all? Can one tiny wasp possibly save this dangling chain of trouble from becoming lunch? Hold on tight for a wild ride through the sky! A decodable reader practicing le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’tangle,’ ’tremble,’ ‘humble,’ and ’eagle.’

Do you wish you had more money for the things you want? Join Bookbot as you discover the secrets of saving, earning, and managing your money like a pro! Learn clever ways to grow your piggy bank and make smart choices about spending. What amazing things could you buy if you saved up?

When Max brags he can race to the river and back before dinner, his friends follow him straight into a forest shortcut that isn’t really a shortcut at all. Mist curls around the trees, something cracks in the bushes, and suddenly the dark has sounds in it. Will climbing an old elm tree keep them safe? And who on earth is calling their names? This decodable reader practices the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrenched,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wristwatch.’

Dot has a brand new cat, and he looks so sad she’s sure he must be starving! But what does a fussy little cat actually want to eat? Dot boldly tries bread, then juicy apples, then a freshly cooked egg - and nothing works! Will Dot ever figure out the secret to her clever cat’s tummy before the day is done? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words such as ’lovely,’ ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘hopeful,’ and ‘cheerful.’

What if your hair could be anything you wanted - a sun umbrella, a cozy scarf, even a cheeky bird’s nest? Join one hair-loving kid and her funny little dog through every season, from wild autumn runs to snowy winter walks. Will she keep her long curls forever, or try something brand new? Flip the page and find out! This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘hairbrush,’ ‘birdhouse,’ ‘snowflake,’ and ‘sidewalk.’