Bookbot Decodable Books: ew
Literacy changes lives, and we’re dedicated to making quality books accessible to every young reader. These ew decodable books feature a vowel team that shows up in words like new, flew, grew, chew and few. Children learn its two closely related sounds, the long oo in crew and the yoo in few, through short, lively stories.
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Where Is That Smell?
Tip’s nose wakes her up with a smell she has never sniffed before - cold, clean, and wild. What is falling from the sky? And later, when a warm, spicy scent drifts past her twitching nose, where on earth is it coming from? With Brat Cat acting very suspiciously and Fig Pig busy with the lights, Tip follows her nose on a snowy Christmas adventure. This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ’new,’ ‘crew,’ ‘grew,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘stew.’
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Don't Mix All Three!
Red, Yellow, and Blue Dinosaur have one job: paint the gray town bright again! But there’s a rule - never, ever mix all three colors at once. What happens when red splashes into yellow? What about blue into red? And what if three cheeky dinosaurs decide to break the biggest rule of all? Get ready for a sky full of surprises! This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words such as ‘brew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘phew.’
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The Cursed Emerald Part 2
Steve’s stomach is growling, his pocket is glowing, and the villagers are acting very strange. What is it about this shiny green gem that makes the butcher shriek and back away? Why does time seem to skip whenever Steve peeks at it? With a cursed emerald burning a hole in his pocket and a whole village to explore, Steve has to find food fast - and figure out what this stone really does. This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘knew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘drew,’ and ‘chewed.’
I Am NOT a Croc!
Goya is a proud Komodo dragon having the worst day ever. A storm has swept him far from his warm jungle rock, through a smelly drain, and straight into a schoolyard full of kids with brooms. Why are they screaming “CROCODILE!” at him? And how will a tired, grumpy lizard ever find his way back home? Join Goya on a muddy, mixed-up adventure! This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘blew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ ’new,’ and ‘view.’
Rooster
When a farmer’s truck speeds away and leaves Rooster all alone in a strange town, can a proud bird with three important rules find somewhere to belong? And when sneaky thieves tiptoe toward his new family’s farmhouse in the dead of night, will Rooster’s mighty crow be loud enough to save the day? Strut along with this feathery hero on a big-hearted adventure! This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words such as ‘chew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ ’threw,’ and ’new.’
I'll Take That Sword!
Tip has a brand new plan: become the village’s ace reporter! But when the stone mason’s hammer makes him jump, his map looks suspiciously like a potato, and the armorer’s forge produces something shiny and sharp, will Tip ever fill a single page of his notebook? Can a scared little reporter still find the story of a lifetime? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ’new,’ ‘flew,’ ‘drew,’ and ‘stew.’
Off Flew the Calf!
On the night of the big parade, Abi has one job: stay beside Kobi, the tiny white buffalo calf who trusts him more than anyone. But the crowd is loud, the lanterns are bright, and Abi’s stomach is rumbling louder than the cheers. What happens when a promise meets a plate of hot food? Can Abi find his little friend before it’s too late? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘chew,’ ‘drew,’ ‘flew,’ and ‘knew.’
Catch That Cat!
Spring has arrived, the garden is bursting with birdsong, and Girl just wants to enjoy the sunshine - but did anyone remember to shut the back door? With a mischievous black cat plotting something sneaky, a squirrel in big trouble, and a Holi festival about to explode in color, can Girl keep everyone safe before chaos breaks loose? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘brew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘flew,’ ’new,’ and ‘phew.’
Busy Hen
Hen has five precious eggs in her cozy nest, and she will not budge - not for breakfast, not for tea, not even for her favorite show! But what happens when tiny taps start pinging from inside those shells? Will Hen be ready when five wet, wobbly, wiggly chicks come tumbling out at once? Can one tired mom really keep up with a whole speedy brood? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘brew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘grew,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘phew.’
Caterpillars!
Meet the amazing caterpillar crew! Each caterpillar looks different and special—some have bumpy lumps, others have glowing stripes or curly hair. They all munch on green leaves and have their own unique ways to stay safe. Can you spot which caterpillar is hiding in plain sight? Discover the wonderful world of these creepy-crawly friends!
Pick One, Bee!
Drew the fairy has one simple plan - pick just ONE favorite flower from her whole garden. Easy, right? But with buzzing bees pointing every which way, a crew of birds hunting worms, and a slew of roses in every shade of pink, how can anyone choose? And what happens when Drew spots a bright red bloom she’s never seen before? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘drew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘phew.’
The Fawn Chewed My Herbs!
Meg is the busiest vet in the whole forest, and today her most important jar of medicine is nearly empty! Can she hurry deep into the woods, find the rare herb, and make it home before anything else goes wrong? With a scratchy monkey, a hurt bird, and one very hungry fawn along the way, Meg’s simple trip turns into a wild adventure. This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘blew,’ ‘brew,’ ‘chew,’ and ‘phew.’
Why Won't You Sing?
Ben loves the sweet song of his little pet bird so much that he begs Dad for more. Soon the house is packed with cages full of new birds - but why won’t a single one sing? Can Ben figure out what his feathered friends really need, and will the woods ever ring with music again? Open the door and find out! This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘knew,’ ‘few,’ ’threw,’ ‘flew,’ and ‘view.’
The Quest
Snap the little croc has big dreams and an even bigger question: what is the most amazing thing in the whole wide world? Will she find it in the colorful reefs, among leaping dolphins, or in the starry skies above the sea? Join Snap as she swims far from home on a brave quest to discover wonders she never imagined. This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘knew,’ ’new,’ ‘few,’ ‘view,’ and ‘dew.’
The Cursed Emerald Part 5
The cursed emerald is still glowing, and this time it flung our hero straight into the desert instead of the Nether! With his fingers growing colder and villagers running scared, can he and Jake find a clever way to destroy the gem before the curse takes over for good? What will happen when anything that touches the emerald turns to stone? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘brew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ ’news,’ and ‘phew.’
Lost in the Dark
Drew is sure he can race to the brook and back before dinner - easy! But when the wind picks up, the mist rolls in, and the forest turns dark and full of strange snaps and cracks, will a quick shortcut turn into a scary night up an old elm tree? Can a warm golden glow lead four friends safely home? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘drew,’ ‘blew,’ ‘knew,’ ‘flew,’ and ‘phew.’
You Made That Up!
Jill races to Gran’s house, where books fill every shelf and a sleepy black cat watches from the floor. What story will they pick today? And why does Jill always make Gran promise to read only what’s on the page? When Gran starts spinning tales about airships, star-sailing crews, and a parrot who speaks fourteen languages, Jill knows something fishy is going on! This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words such as ‘brew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘flew,’ and ‘grew.’
Tal and the New Calf
Tal only has one job: walk the new calf home before dark. Easy, right? But when his friends call him over for a game on the hill, the rope slips, the calf finds grass, and time slips away too. Can Tal tug, push, and heave a stubborn calf all the way home before the sun sinks? And what happens when a far-off moo drifts across the hills? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ’new,’ ‘knew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘drew,’ and ‘phew.’
Don't Break the Bank!
It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest presents ever - so when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey bank, she can’t hide her disappointment. But what happens when her sister begs to borrow a coin? And when she meets a new friend at school who needs help more than Khushi needs a phone, what will she choose? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘drew,’ ‘knew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘grew,’ and ‘phew.’
A New Home for Skel
Skel has a problem - Starfang the spider has grown, and now there’s barely room to move! Can Zom really fix the whole house in one weekend while Skel is away? When Skel comes home to a spooky new entrance and glowing torches, it looks like a proper palace… but has Zom finished everything he promised, or is there a surprise waiting inside? This decodable reader practices the ’ew’ sound in words like ‘grew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘drew,’ ‘chew,’ and ‘phew.’
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some ew words?
Common ew words include new, few, dew, flew, grew, crew, drew, blew, chew, stew and threw. Most are short and easy to picture, which makes them great for early practice. Many are also past tense verbs, like grew from grow and blew from blow, a pattern older children enjoy spotting.
What sounds does ew make?
Ew makes two closely related sounds. In flew, crew and chew it says long oo, and in few and view it says yoo, like the word you. For new, dew and stew, the sound depends on accent: many Americans say noo, while many British and Australian speakers say nyoo, and both are correct.
What are words that start with ew?
Very few words start with ew. The best known is ewe, a female sheep, which is said exactly like you, and there is also ewer, an old word for a jug. Everyday ew words have the team at the end, so that is where children should expect to find it.
Can you give me a list of ew decodable books?
This page gathers the ew decodable books in one place, and many of them are free to read online. Our scope and sequence shows where ew sits among the other vowel teams, so you can plan what comes before and after. Ehri et al. (2001) found that systematic phonics taught in a planned order helps children both read words and understand text.