Animal Books for Kids
Wares From Afar
A stranger rolls up to the farm with llamas, chests, and a smile too big to trust. What happens when Jack spots a glowing turquoise thing the Trader swears is cursed? Can Zom and Skel stop him before beds turn to mushrooms, swords turn to carrots, and the whole house turns to watermelon? This decodable reader practises the kn phonogram in words like ‘knelt,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knickknacks,’ ‘knocking,’ and ‘knucklehead.’
We've Got Work to Do!
Who wakes up the farm before the sun is even awake? Who guards the gate at midnight, carries tiny scrolls across the sky, or weaves a nest fit for a palace? From busy bees and humble earthworms to patient camels crossing the desert, every creature has a job to do - and some jobs are quieter than others. Can you guess which worker has the hardest job of all? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘magnificent,’ ‘dependable,’ ‘remarkable,’ and ‘diligently.’
Kojo and the Crazy Book
Kojo has a big reading test on Friday, and his stomach is full of bees! But when he sounds out the first word, something very strange happens - the word leaps right off the page! Can Kojo read his way to a whole crew of friends before the test? What magical creature might pop out next? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words like ‘cozy,’ ‘frozen,’ ‘open,’ and ’tiny.’
Where's the Other Donkey?
Have you ever wondered if somewhere out there, someone looks exactly like you? Join a curious child on a search to find their perfect match. They look everywhere - checking every face and every body they can find. Could there really be another person with the same laugh, the same personality, and the same likes and dislikes? What do you think they’ll discover on this special journey?
Which Way Is Home?
Manta Ray is the greatest navigator in the sea - or so he likes to say. But when a sudden storm turns the bluish water to chaos, can the proudest ray in the ocean find his way back home? Who will help him when he finally spots that familiar neon lighthouse beam? Dive in and see! This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘bluish,’ ’neon,’ ‘quiet,’ and ‘react.’
Pat Ate All the Cake!
Pat the cat has no home, but he naps in a lovely tree and the Jones family leaves food out for him daily. So when they pack their suitcases and drive away, what will a hungry cat do? That night, Pat sneaks softly through an open window and finds a fridge full of treats - but can one small cat really eat everything? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words such as ‘quickly,’ ‘blissful,’ ‘fatter,’ and ‘friendship.’
Who Let the Fish Out?
What if a fish got tired of swimming in circles and decided to walk right out of the lake? Meet the climbing perch - a tiny, spiny troublemaker who munches bugs in the sunshine, hides from hungry birds, and naps in the mud when the water dries up. Can a little fish really march across the farmland on its fins? This decodable reader practises compound words like ‘sunshine,’ ‘raindrop,’ ‘footstep,’ ‘outside,’ and ‘daydream.’
Who Lost the Buffalo?
Kobi the white buffalo calf has the biggest job of his life: leading the New Year parade through the glowing city. Abi has promised to stay by his side every single second - but what happens when the crowds get loud, the lanterns get bright, and the scent of hot rice and spices drifts from the food stalls? Can one small boy keep one nervous calf calm? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘celebration,’ ‘city,’ ‘crescent,’ ‘scent,’ and ‘voice.’
Who Painted My House?!
Pep the bird has a huge idea: paint the whole village in gorgeous, magical colors before the big parade! But what happens when he splashes pink, purple, and orange across every door, fence, and ledge without asking first? Can one paint-covered genius really turn a dull village into something strange and wonderful - or will the angry crowd stop him before he finishes? This decodable reader practices soft g words such as ‘village,’ ‘huge,’ ‘gorgeous,’ ‘gentle,’ and ‘ridge.’
Who's Looking Back?
Have you ever played a game where you stare at something and wait to see if it stares right back? On a little farm full of frogs, roosters, and a very nosy cow, one curious kid plays this game all day long. But when sunset paints the sky yellow and fireflies start to glow, a much bigger question drifts up toward the stars… who might be looking back from far away? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllable words such as ‘garden,’ ‘hidden,’ ‘sunset,’ ‘supper,’ and ‘yellow.’