Bookbot Decodable Books: ch

Poor Sloth is SO sleepy - the kind of sleepy where your arms feel like noodles and your eyeballs feel like bowling balls! All he wants is the perfect branch for the biggest, longest nap ever. But will a hungry giraffe leave him alone? What about the buzzing bees, the grumpy snake, and that very loud bird? Can one tired sloth ever find a quiet spot to snooze? This decodable reader practices the ch sound in words like ‘branch,’ ‘munch,’ ‘crunch,’ and ‘reach.’

Poor Pup just wants a nap, but something in the garden keeps going CHIRP! CHIRP! Who could be making all that noise? Is it Trunk the elephant, with his big floppy trumpet? Is it prickly Spike, or the colorful toucans high up in the tree? Pup sniffs and searches every bush to track down the mystery chirper - but will he ever get his quiet little snooze? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chirp,’ ‘chirps,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘patch.’

Skel is a skeleton who never stops working! He chops, plants, runs, and hunts all day long. His friends Zom and Jack tell him to rest, but Skel refuses. He marches off on another hunt with his dog Bones, getting richer and richer. But when you don’t sleep, strange things start to happen… What are those spooky phantoms following Skel? Will he escape them?

Steve has a fresh catch straight from the sea, but ouch - it is cold and raw! Can he build a fire hot enough to cook his cod without burning his fingers? And when a raw chick turns up the next day with no logs in sight, what will our hungry hero try next? Join Steve for a sizzling, smoky adventure full of bright ideas and big mistakes. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chick,’ ‘much,’ and ’touch.’

Anansi owes great Python a debt, and now Python wants to eat him for lunch! Can a clever little spider talk his way out of becoming a snake’s dinner? What trick could possibly outwit the longest, proudest creature in the whole forest, and will it be enough? This warm, funny retelling is full of surprises. This Bookbot book practices the ‘ch’ sound with the words ’lunch’, ‘chomp’, ‘champ’, ‘catch’, and ‘which’.

Anansi the spider is in real trouble. Leopard has finally caught the trickster and plans to eat him at sundown, locking him in a stone den with no way out. But could a bundle of pods and a clever tale about seasoning be enough to fool a hungry hunter? What plan is spinning in Anansi’s quick little mind? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch’, ’lunch’, ‘rich’, ‘munch’, and ‘snatch’.

Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something that looked just like a person waving back? When Chip points at the sky, a puffy cloud man appears - then cloud chums jigging, singing, and banging drums in a huge sky band! But what happens when the music turns into thunder and rain smacks everyone on the cheek? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chip,’ ‘chums,’ ‘catch,’ ‘bunch,’ and ‘watch.’

Zom has grown the biggest, best bunch of pumpkins ever, and he can’t wait to bake them into wonderful cakes. But one morning, a pumpkin is gone! The next day, two more vanish without a trace. Who - or what - is sneaking into the patch at night? Can Zom stay awake long enough to catch the mystery thief in the act? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words such as ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘chin,’ and ‘witch.’

When Asad’s mother vanishes near the beach, all she finds is one enormous footprint and a whisper of a name: Dhegdheer, the ogress whose single giant ear can catch every sound for a hundred miles. How do you sneak past a monster who hears each step you take? With one clever gift and a plan sparked on the salt flats, can a ten year old outwit her? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with lesson words like ‘catch’, ‘chain’, ‘beach’, ‘ditch’, and ’each’.

Have you ever stood beneath a tall birch tree and felt the cool shade on your face? Step into the forests of Minecraft, where each patch of trees holds charm, chill, and surprise! Why do players chop so much wood in their very first minutes? What hides behind the trunks of a dark oak forest, waiting to make you flinch? Grab your axe and reach for adventure! This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘birch,’ ‘chop,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘patch.’

Have you ever tried to catch the fastest bug in the playground? When the teacher sets a bug-catching task, two friends pick the trickiest target of all - a dazzling dragonfly that zips, darts, and dodges every grab. Can leaves, a spider’s web, and a whole lot of teamwork outsmart a bug that seems to read minds? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chase,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘snatch.’

Ned thinks he’s the greatest miner ever - but his pockets are tiny and his gold pile is HUGE! What happens when he spots a white, four-legged creature on the plains and decides it MUST be a horse? And when The Book tells him to wrap gold around carrots, could something truly magical be about to hatch? Saddle up for a silly, sparkly adventure! This decodable reader practices the ch phonogram with words like ‘chomps,’ ‘catch,’ ‘bunch,’ ‘chase,’ and ‘ranch.’

Have you ever meant to help… and made a giant splash instead? Meet a kid with a big, busy life full of chums, cuddly cats, bike rides with Grandad, bedtime tales with Nan, and one very patient uncle with a watering hose. What happens when the plants get a sprinkle - and so does Uncle? Get ready to giggle! This decodable reader practices the ch sound in words like ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘chase,’ ‘much,’ and ’twitch.’

Have you ever wondered what hides in the middle of a lake? When Ken and his friend push a little boat off the dock, they spot horns, shadows, and something with huge, sharp teeth rising from the water! Is it a monster, a giant fish, or something else entirely? Grab the oars and paddle along to find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘check,’ ‘chunk,’ ‘munch,’ ‘branch,’ and ‘cheer.’

Kalulu the Hare is the smallest animal in the village, and everyone says he’s too small to matter. So when the mighty buffalo Ngombe seizes the finest field and refuses to share, what can one tiny hare possibly do? Could clever feet and a sharp mind outrun a beast ten times his size? Find out how one little hare stands up to a very big bully. This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with lesson words like ‘champ’, ‘chant’, ‘check’, ‘cheer’, and ‘much’.

The children of Nnewi share their yams fairly, but wily Mbe the tortoise thinks he needs more than the rest. When yams start vanishing from the locked barn, who will notice the dry leaves shifting where no wind blows? Can a clever nine year old girl outwit a creature who always sounds so convincing? A tale about fairness and getting caught. This Bookbot level practices the /tʃ/ sound with words like ’each’, ‘catch’, ‘much’, ‘chase’, and ‘chores’.

A chatty little mosquito loves to gossip, so when she tells Iguana a wild tale about a giant yam, why does he plug his ears and refuse to listen? One small fib sets off a chain of fright that races through the forest, until the sun itself will not rise. Can the animals trace the trouble back to where it began? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with words like ‘chat’, ‘catch’, ‘much’, ‘chill’, and ‘watch’.

Why Hippo Lives in Water is a warm retelling of an old African tale. Long ago, Hippo lived on dry land under a blazing sun, and oh, how he longed for the cool river. But the Wind guards the fish and does not trust a hungry hippo. What clever promise could Hippo make to earn his place in the water, and could he keep it when temptation drifts right past his nose? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with words like ‘catch’, ‘munch’, ‘chomp’, ‘check’, and ‘chin’.

At the forest’s edge, Agbe the ram munches grass all day, calm as can be. When Ekun the hungry leopard slinks down to claim him for dinner, Agbe barely lifts his head. Who is really the dangerous one here? Can a slow, fearless ram outbluff a sharp clawed cat, or will Ekun get his meal at last? This story practices the ‘ch’ sound with lesson words like ‘chomp’, ’lunch’, ‘branch’, ‘catch’, and ‘much’.

The forest people once danced by moonlight, but one rainy season the treetops grew so thick that the Moon’s light couldn’t reach the ground below. Could a fearless girl named Yei, who can climb the tallest tree in the forest, find a way to bring the Moon back to her people? Climb into the dark with her and find out! This Bookbot level practices the /tʃ/ sound with words like ‘branch’, ‘reach’, ‘cheer’, and ‘watch’.

The eland is the animal Kaggen the Mantis loves best of all, so when he finds a lost calf alone in the red hills, he hides it away and feeds it honey to help it grow. But how long can a secret this big stay hidden, and what will Kaggen do when hunters follow the tracks? Will love be enough to bring the eland home? This Bookbot book practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘munch’, ‘chunk’, ‘catch’, ‘reach’, and ’touch’.

Kĩrĩnyaga’s icy peak, no one has ever died, and old Wanjirũ is weary and thin. When Ngai sends a message of renewal down the mountain by way of a slow, dawdling chameleon and a hasty crow, will the words arrive whole? What happens when someone is in too much of a hurry to listen? This gentle Kenyan tale explores memory, care, and loss. This Bookbot level practices the /tʃ/ sound with words like ‘catch’, ‘much’, ‘watch’, ‘chew’, and ‘chameleon’.

Kara has the best idea ever: a surprise birthday party for Pip, her happy little pup! But what happens when Pip overhears the secret and decides he wants to help too? Can a puppy really plan his own surprise? From a finch on a branch to a bunch of bouncy chums marching up the path, this cheerful tale is packed with wagging tails and giggles. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘branch,’ ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ and ‘march.’

Zom has a list, and right at the top is one big word: SEAFOOD! But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or tiptoed up to a spiky pufferfish? When Zom dives deep into the shimmering blue, he discovers that catching lunch is much trickier than it looks - and that something amazing might be waiting far below. This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chomp,’ ‘munches,’ and ’torch.’

Fish is grumpy. He’s tired of swimming, tired of bubbles, tired of fins! Could he be a rabbit instead? A bird? When a smiling cat says she’s a HUGE fan of fish, it sounds too good to be true - but is it? And who might become Fish’s very best chum in the end? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chum,’ ‘munch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘watch,’ and ’teach.’

Chad has big plans for the best garden on the street - until the sky starts doing something very strange. Swirls twist overhead, his shovel slips, and then… fish! Squid! Splattering down all around him! But what happens when the sky clears and there’s not a single drop of proof left behind? Will anyone believe Chad’s wild story? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words such as ‘bunch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘chunk,’ and ’twitch.’

It’s time to clip and trim the yard! The whole family puts on hats and long clothes to work outside in the sun. Mom drives the mower, Dad keeps watch, and everyone helps out. But wait - what surprises are hiding in the grass? A rock goes flying, something slithers by, and tiny creatures get grumpy when their home is disturbed! Can this family finish their big yard job together?

Olkiama the hyena has one hungry goal tonight: to sneak past the fence and steal Maasai cattle. But inside the enkang, eight-year-old Aisha is keeping watch alone for the very first time, armed with nothing but a lantern and a fistful of pebbles. When the thorns start to rustle in the dark, who will outsmart whom? Can one clever girl guard the whole herd on her own? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with words like ‘watch’, ‘catch’, ‘branch’, ‘fetch’, and ‘bench’.

In the coral-stone town of Lamu, Pendo can read faces like a sailor reads the sky, so she always knows who cheats. But when a loud merchant accuses her father of theft, who will trust a fish-seller’s daughter with no proof? Then, in a warm tide pool on the beach, her fingers close around a strange singing shell. What will it whisper to her? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘beach’, ‘cheat’, ‘watch’, ‘reach’, and ‘cheers’.

Thabo’s village has one rule, never cross the stones into the deep water where an old crocodile lives. But what will Thabo do when he hears a strange groan from the wrong side of the rocks? And weeks later, when the current pulls him under, who could possibly save him? A tale of kindness that comes back around. This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with words like ‘catch’, ‘branch’, ‘much’, ‘reach’, and ‘watch’.

Mom’s birthday is tomorrow, and Girl has a super secret plan: she’s going to make the most beautiful bead bracelet in the whole world! But there’s just one tiny problem - her three bead boxes are hidden all over her bedroom. Can Girl dig through the toy chest, the drawers, and a wobbly mountain of laundry to find them all? And what will Mom’s room look like by the end? This decodable reader focuses on the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chain,’ ‘check,’ ‘chest,’ and ‘bunch.’

Once, Zebra was solid white without a single mark, and proud of it. But when a cruel summer dries every waterhole to dust, only one pool remains, and mean Baboon guards it with fire and teeth. Can a plain white zebra outwit a fierce enemy to win water for all the thirsty animals? And how might a clever plan leave a mark that lasts forever? This Bookbot level practices the ‘ch’ sound with words like ‘chap’, ‘chase’, ‘catch’, ‘much’, and ‘which’.

Chip and Pip are the very best of chums - until one big day changes everything between them. Why is Chip suddenly so cross? Why won’t Pip come back to their cozy spot by the branch? When friends say the wrong words, can they ever find the right ones again? Curl up with this gentle tale of two pals who just might need each other more than they know. This decodable reader practices the ch sound in words like ‘chum,’ ‘branch,’ ‘munch,’ and ‘catch.’

Kojo has a reading test coming up, and his chest feels full of worry - until something magical happens. The moment he sounds out a word, it leaps right off the page! A chap with a cup, a hen with cheek, a cat dashing to lunch, and a monkey on a branch all spring to life. What other surprises will Kojo spy when he keeps on reading? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chin,’ ‘chest,’ ‘branch,’ ’lunch,’ and ‘march.’

Bub’s family loves the park bench, but Bub has her eye on something far more exciting - a bright kite dancing in the sky! What happens when Bub grabs the string and a big gust of wind lifts her feet right off the ground? Can Pup hold on tight enough to save her, or will the whole family end up dangling in the clouds? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chomps,’ ‘fetch,’ ‘watch,’ and ‘chain.’

Meg is marching all the way to Gran’s house by herself - no running, no skipping, just slow and sensible steps past the brick wall. But what is that sharp YAP coming from around the corner? Is a huge dog with a mean chomp waiting to pounce? Meg’s feet are already running the wrong way - can she be brave enough to peek and see what is really there? This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chase,’ ‘chomp,’ ‘march,’ and ’lunch.’

Kim and Chris come home to find their house in a total mess! Their heads are aching just looking at all the clutter and dust everywhere. Will they be able to tackle this big cleaning challenge? Join them as they discover that working together might be more fun than they expected!