Children's Books
Here They Come!
When the sun sinks, the monsters come - and Ned only has a sword, two bone-chewing wolves, and a bossy floating Book to help him survive the night. Can a half-built wall and some rubbish leather armour really keep him safe? And what clever plan will The Book cook up before the next wave swarms in? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘design,’ ‘gnash,’ ‘sign,’ and ‘assign.’
Hold On, Big Fish!
When a fishing net suddenly traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, can tiny Little Fish find someone with teeth sharp enough to set him free? He races past a slow sea turtle, a gentle blue whale, and deeper still into the ocean, whispering to himself with every flick of his fins. Will he find help before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘delicious,’ ’embarrassed,’ and ‘definitely.’
Hold On Tight!
When Cam closes his eyes after a long day, something magical happens - suddenly he’s floating, soaring past treetops and waving at birds! But what happens when an eagle warns him to hold on tight, and there’s nothing to hold on to? How high can one boy fly before the stars start to shake? Will Cam find his way back before morning? This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ’night,’ and ’tight.’
How Many Ways Can You Use a Towel?
One plum towel, one windy day, and suddenly it is sailing off into the sky like a ghost with places to go! Who will grab it first as it drifts across the yard? Will a splashing neighbour claim it, a horn player use it as a cushion, or will our little hero ever get that perfect towel back? Hold on tight and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words such as ‘phew,’ ‘phantom,’ ‘megaphone,’ ‘symphony,’ and ’triumph.’
I Am NOT a Crocodile!
Goya the komodo dragon is having a truly terrible morning. First, a flood sweeps him into a smelly drain. Then, when he finally escapes, four kids with brooms take one look and scream ‘CROCODILE!’ Can a proud, handsome komodo dragon convince anyone he isn’t a scaly-toothed swamp monster? And will he ever find his way back to his warm jungle rock? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ phonogram in words like ‘sluiced,’ ’nuisance,’ ‘bruised,’ and ‘pursuit.’
I Am the Magic Queen!
Susy is eleven years old, and she has decided she wants to be amazing - not just any amazing, but Susy, Queen of Magic! But how can she put on a real show without a cape, a wand, or a single trick up her sleeve? Luckily, her clever dog Mak is ready to be her magical assistant, the Orange Spirit. Can these two best friends pull off the greatest show their village has ever seen? This decodable reader focuses on the soft g sound in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘huge,’ ‘imagine,’ and ‘village.’
I Can See the Sea!
May has never seen the sea - only fog and hills. When her teacher Jack knocks on her door promising a place where she can finally see it, will a hill, a rock, or even a tall tree be high enough? And what surprise does Jack have tucked in his bag? This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knock,’ ‘knees,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘knuckles.’
I Don't Fit!
The Tire is tired of the bumpy road, the heavy boxes, and all the crashes! Could a truck be a better home? Maybe a bike? Or a cart with wooden wheels? Poor Tire rolls past bushes and ditches, making wishes for a place where he truly fits - but where could that be? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘crashes,’ ‘ditches,’ and ‘wishes.’
I Forgot How to Land!
When Fig Pig gives Brat Cat a very special birthday present - a pair of wings! - she can hardly believe her eyes. But how do you learn to fly when the ground looks so very far away? Can Brat Cat be brave enough to leap off the cliff and soar into the valley below? And will Fig Pig remember to teach her everything she needs to know? This decodable reader practises the ough phonogram in words like ‘bought,’ ‘brought,’ ‘rough,’ ’tough,’ and ’through.’
I Grew That!
Meet a young farmer with big dreams and even bigger baskets! He digs straight lines, scatters seeds, and shoos away hungry birds, all so his family can share a special meal. But can one boy really grow an entire dinner by himself? And what happens when surprise visitors sneak into his garden? This decodable reader practices suffix words such as ‘proudly,’ ‘kindly,’ ‘hopeful,’ ’thankful,’ and ’lovely.’