Adventure Books for Kids
In the Blue
Dive into an underwater adventure! A young girl explores the ocean and discovers amazing sea creatures. She meets a friendly fish that can fly, spots something shiny that looks like gold, and encounters animals with curly legs that nip! What other surprising creatures will she find in the deep blue sea? Join her as she swims through this exciting underwater world full of wonder and discovery.
Jump, Ned, Jump!
Ned is bored, bored, BORED - until The Book shows him how to turn sticky honey into soft golden blocks that catch you when you fall. But what happens when Ned decides one small jump is not nearly enough? Can a super-tall tower, a flat patch of ground, and a very nervous Book keep one brave boy safe? Climb up and find out! This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘cozy,’ ‘open,’ ’tiny,’ ‘maybe,’ and ‘ocean.’
Kip Jumps
Kip has somewhere very important to be today - but can one little hero make it across his neighborhood when a mob of eight snapping crocs is blocking the path? With jaws wide open and hungry bellies rumbling, these crocs are ready for a Kip-sized snack! Can Kip leap, bound, and fly his way to safety before those teeth catch up? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’eighth,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ‘weightless.’
Let Go!
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 practising le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’tangle,’ ’tremble,’ ‘humble,’ and ’eagle.’
Look! Look!
When a sneaky dragon snatches Phil’s favourite toy and zooms off into the clouds, can Sophie and Phil grab hold of his mane and chase him through the sky? What happens when Dragon spots a beanstalk bursting with treasure and flings them into a storm of spinning gold? Hold on tight for a wild, tumbling ride full of giggles, gasps, and very stretchy hoodies! This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phone,’ ‘photo,’ ‘megaphone,’ and ’triumphant.’
Lost in the Dark
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 practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrenched,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wristwatch.’
My Wand Won't Listen!
In a village where magic is as common as mud, Aidan has finally saved enough coins to buy his very first wand. But what happens when the only wand he can afford is crooked, scratched, and just a little bit grumpy? Can a boy with big dreams and a dodgy wand ever cast a proper spell? Join Aidan as sparks fly, candy rains, and magic misbehaves! This decodable reader practises the soft g phonogram through words like ‘village,’ ‘magic,’ ‘courage,’ ‘huge,’ and ‘gentle.’
My Wheel Ran Away!
Meet Ambulance - a shiny truck who was born to go FAST! But Mr. Chow, her kind driver, takes it slow and steady through every street. When a new paramedic swaggers in, grinning and ready to fly, Ambulance finally gets her wish for speed. But will zooming through town be everything she dreamed? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘ambulance,’ ‘city,’ ‘race,’ and ‘bounce.’
Ned Forgot the Door!
Ned has landed in a brand new place, and night is coming fast! With the help of a floating, talking magic book, he must chop trees, craft planks, and build a shed before the sun goes down. But what happens when Ned gets distracted by a pretty sunset and forgets the most important part of any shelter? Can he finish in time once the groaning begins? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ’nice,’ ‘once,’ and ‘voice.’
No Other Books Like Me!
Ned has a pointy hat, an enchanting table, and a very bossy talking book - so he’s almost a wizard! But first, Mister Book insists Ned craft dozens of normal books, which means collecting leather, growing sugar cane, and battling monsters after sunset. Can Ned handle the hard work without making a single mistake? And will this strange lesson finally turn him into a real wizard? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘after,’ ‘better,’ ’lesson,’ ‘problem,’ and ‘sunset.’