Animal Books for Kids
Fisi Wants It All
Every year the great baobab drops its sweet fruit for the whole village to share. But when a greedy hyena named Fisi arrives at dusk, he wants every last pod for himself. Can a clever girl and a patient old tree teach him that you cannot steal what a tree gives freely? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ph’ sound making /f/, with lesson words like ‘phantom’, ‘phony’, ‘phase’, ‘oomph’, and ’triumph’.
Tiren's Long Walk
Eight year old Tiren is the smallest herd boy in the camp, and this morning he must guide forty cattle to the water alone. Can a boy with short legs and one smooth stick outsmart a hungry hyena and a storm rolling in fast? When the herd scatters and the mud pulls the cows down, will his father’s rod really be enough? This Bookbot level practices the ‘gn’ spelling in words like ‘gnarled’, ‘gnashes’, ‘gnaw’, and ‘signs’.
The Brown Rabbit
Rabbit thinks his farm is the best place in the whole wide world - the crispest lettuce, the juiciest carrots, and a friendly farmer who never chases him off. But when Farmer sets off with a big basket, curious Rabbit hops right in for a ride. What happens when the basket tips and tumbles? Can a pampered little rabbit survive the wild, wide world outside his cozy neighborhood? This decodable reader practices the eigh phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’eighty,’ ’neighbor,’ and ‘weighed.’
Hodan Knows the Lion
On the wide red plains of Somalia, Hodan guides her family’s five camels from well to well. When she finds fresh lion tracks circling the camp one morning, can a young girl outsmart a patient predator? And when raiders appear at the far edge of the salt flat, will Hodan find a way to lead her precious herd safely home? A brave, heart pounding adventure of wits and courage. This Bookbot level practices the /n/ sound in words like ‘knot’, ‘knees’, ‘knows’, and ‘knuckles’.
Hare Has No Room
The Clever Hare loves to talk his way out of trouble, but when Leopard finally corners him on a narrow path with nowhere to run, has our quick-witted friend finally met his match? Hare begs to be thrown anywhere but the thornbush at the ’edge’ of the path. But is that really what he fears? Read on to discover his cleverest trick yet. This Bookbot story practices the soft ‘g’ sound in words like ‘huge’, ‘danger’, ‘village’, and ‘gently’.
The Dog Got Out!
When the dog escapes outside, an exciting adventure begins! Follow the pup as it explores the neighborhood, makes new friends, and discovers all sorts of fun surprises. What wild escapades will the energetic dog get into before the day ends? Find out in this playful tale of a dog on the loose!
The Drum Is Elephant's
Long ago, the Ituri forest was quiet in the wrong way, for there was no drum and no music at all. Elephant owned the only drum, and she would not share it with anyone. So when young Boma, a boy who hears music in everything, longs to learn to play, what could he possibly offer a giant who already has all she needs? Can a clever trade turn one drum into a gift for the whole forest? This story practices the /ʒ/ sound in ‘pleasure’, ’treasure’, ‘decision’, ‘occasion’, and ‘casually’.
Tembo and the Pool
When Tembo the mighty elephant plants his feet at the only waterhole and declares it his own, every thirsty animal on the parched plain goes without. Who could possibly out-muscle the biggest beast on the savanna? Watch clever little Sungura the Hare hatch a plan so bold it just might work. Will his trick be enough to make Tembo share? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ph’ sound with words like ’elephant’, ‘pheasant’, ‘phase’, ’triumphant’, and ’epiphany’.
Indlovu and the Clouds
Indlovu is the biggest, boldest elephant anyone has ever seen, and she wants everyone to know it. But when she dares to shout that she is stronger than the rain, the sky falls silent and the waterholes crack dry. Can a tiny hornbill teach the mightiest creature on the plain that even the greatest must learn to ask? Will the rain ever return before it is too late? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ph’ sound in words like ’elephant’, ’triumphant’, ‘prophecy’ and ‘phew’.
Elephant Never Looked Down
Deep in the rainforest lives an Elephant so sure that nothing small could ever matter to him. But when his careless feet crush a tiny weaver bird’s nest, will Pili simply fly away, or find a way to make a giant listen? Can a creature no bigger than his toe truly stand up to him? This warm, clever tale about courage and respect will delight young readers. This Bookbot level practices the ’ei’ phonogram with words like ‘being’, ‘weigh’, ‘height’, ’eight’, and ‘seize’.