Children's Books
Birds Like Me Don't Fly
What happens when a big bird with tiny wings dreams of soaring through the sky? Every day, our hero daydreams of airplanes, spotlights, and cheering fans - but one tumble on the hilltop leaves feathers ruffled and hopes crushed. Can a backpack full of courage, a homemade blueprint, and a whole lot of cardboard prove the doubters wrong? A heartwarming tale about chasing your own path. This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘backpack,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘hilltop,’ ‘sunshine,’ and ‘blueprint.’
Birthday Pet
It’s Lisa’s birthday, and her parents have promised her a pet - but what kind will it be? An elephant is too stompy, a crocodile too snappy, and a skunk? Far too smelly! Will Lisa ever find the perfect birthday surprise, or is every animal in the world just a little bit wrong for her hilltop home? Join her hunt for a furry best friend! This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words such as ‘birthday,’ ‘hilltop,’ ‘puppy,’ ‘sudden,’ and ’trumpet.’
Cuckoo Can't Cuckoo!
What happens when a cuckoo wakes up one morning and discovers its famous “CUCKOO!” has vanished? Follow this brave little bird as it hops along the ground, peers beneath every leaf, and flies across fields, forests, and a quiet suburb searching for its missing call. Will it ever sing again, or has its voice disappeared forever? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as “begin,” “open,” “over,” “tiny,” and “music.”
Don't Break the Bank!
It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest presents ever. But when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey with a slot in its back, she’s distraught! What on earth is she meant to do with a money bank? And when her sister comes begging for a loan, will Khushi’s savings survive the week? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’laugh,’ and ’naughty.’
Don't Cry, Blue Train!
Blue Train loves racing under the stars faster than anything in the world - but what happens when he zooms so far that he doesn’t know the way home? Lost among scowling trees and staring at a purple elephant, can a boy with a flute help him find his courage again? A heartwarming adventure about being brave even when you’re scared. This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as “elephant,” “dangerous,” “terrified,” and “everywhere.”
Don't Eat That Cat!
When Dad comes home with bags bursting with colorful fruit and veg, Girl grabs her sketchpad quick - can she draw it all before dinner? Tomatoes and cucumbers sit still so nicely, but what happens when she tries to sketch Cat, who won’t stop slinking across the floor? Will her pencil ever catch such a wiggly subject? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as ‘unpack,’ ‘redo,’ ‘inspect,’ ‘dislikes,’ and ‘remake.’
Don't Follow the Deer!
What happens when a mysterious white deer appears at the edge of the forest and beckons you to follow? When a curious child ignores their mother’s warning and chases the deer deep into the trees, they get hopelessly lost - but find something wonderful instead. Could a pangolin, a honey-loving bear cub, and a gentle elephant become unlikely friends? This decodable reader practices the ph phonogram in words like ‘photo,’ ‘pheasant,’ ’elephant,’ and ’triumphant.’
Don't Look Behind You!
Deep in a huge cave, Steve’s pockets are stuffed with gems - but what is that strange shuffling in the shadows behind him? His torch has fizzled out, a mob of bats is swooping closer, and his armor is too fragile to take much more damage. Can he dodge the bats, leap the ridge, and emerge before they catch him? This decodable reader practices the soft g sound in words such as ‘gems,’ ‘huge,’ ‘dodge,’ ‘ridge,’ and ‘gentle.’
Don't Sit There, Sam!
Meet Sam, the puppy who loves one thing more than anything in the whole wide world - sitting! From the moment he’s born, Sam plonks down wherever he pleases: in the middle of paths, on cliff edges, even when he’s meant to be chasing sheep. But what happens when this giant, goofy dog and his quiet trio of family line up at the edge of a dock? Will Sam ever learn where NOT to sit? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘being,’ ‘giant,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’trio.’
Don't Step on Tim!
Tim is a tiny tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for BIG adventures. So when a lost blue button bounces past his feet, off he marches to find its owner! But can one little robot dodge giant sneakers, slobbery dogs, and splashing cars without getting squashed along the way? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘puddle,’ ‘scramble,’ ‘wobbled,’ and ‘simple.’