Bookbot Decodable Books: augh

Bones is the bravest hunting dog in the valley - until a terrible storm sends him running into a dark forest far from home. When a pack of wolves takes him in, Bones starts to forget his bandana, his treats, and the friend who taught him everything. Can a dog who has gone wild ever remember the way back? Will Skel find him in time? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘fraught,’ and ’taught.’

Kwaku Anansi has a plan so big it makes his eight eyes shine: gather all the wisdom in the world into one pot and become the wisest creature alive. But when his climb keeps ending in a slide back to the roots, who offers the simplest idea of all, and why does the pot suddenly feel so heavy? Can a clever spider learn to ’laugh’ at himself? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘haughty’, ‘distraught’, ’naught’, and ‘onslaught’.

Monkey wakes up hungry - his bananas are GONE! Who could have taken them? He asks a giggling bee, a hissy snake, and finally spots a trail of yellow peels leading to a rabbit having a picnic. But is Rabbit really the sneaky thief, or is something else going on in the treehouse? Swing into this silly jungle mystery to find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’naughty,’ ’laugh,’ and ’taught.’

Dr Can Do has the world’s best Christmas joke tucked away, and he can’t wait to share it at dinner. But what happens when his cheeky daughter Jill keeps beating him to every punchline? Will his secret joke survive the crackers, the pavlova, and one very splashy Minx bobbing through the summer sun? A warm, giggly holiday tale that practices the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’taught,’ and ’laughter.’

Red made himself a big promise: walk through the whole noisy town without covering his ears, not even once. But with honking cars, zooming scooters, and drills rattling the road, can one small guy really keep his cool? And will he ever spot his friend’s bright red cap bobbing through the crowd? Join Red on a brave, bumpy, ear-splitting adventure! This decodable reader practices the augh phonogram in words such as ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’laughter,’ and ‘onslaught.’

Have you ever had a day so bad you just wanted to hide under the blanket? After an onslaught of zombies and a flooded farm, poor Tip has decided her bed is the only safe place left in the world. But when Brat Cat and Fig Pig come knocking with a red tulip and glowing vines, can they cheer her up? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ‘distraught.’

Fig Pig puffs out his chest and promises Brat Cat the most AMAZING thing in the whole wide world! But what could possibly be amazing enough? Will he find it among the spotty mushroom cows, the shivery polar bears, or the sizzling desert sand? Join Fig Pig as he sails the seas, laughs at the wind, and hunts high and low for the perfect surprise. This decodable reader practices the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ’laugh,’ ‘haughty,’ and ’naughty.’

In the walled town of Ilara, the Oba owns a magic drum that spreads a feast for the whole town, but only when beaten with a giving heart. So when a greedy trader steals it and speeds off north, who will chase him down? Young Remi, whose father has taught her to make any drum talk, races after the thief. Can one brave girl bring the drum home? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound in ’taught’, ‘caught’, ’laugh’, and ‘distraught’.

Thwack! Arrows are raining down from the sky, and one nearly catches Hop in the ear! Who could be behind this startling onslaught? Distraught and cross, Hop sets off to find the king, gathering brave friends along the way. But will the king listen when they finally track him down? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘haughty,’ and ’laughter.’

It’s the biggest morning of Min’s life - her very first day of school! But there’s just one tiny problem: nobody has ever taught her how to do up the buttons on her brand-new uniform. Mommy is busy, Daddy is busy, and even Grandpa walks right past. Can Min figure it out all by herself before the bell rings? And what happens when she finally tries? This decodable reader practices the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’taught,’ and ’laughter.’

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?

Everyone laughed when eight year old Thandi said “Let me try.” How could a small girl stop a cattle stealing giant that had defeated the bravest men in the valley? While her whole village stayed distraught and afraid, Thandi walked the giant’s hill alone, watching, thinking, and carrying one shiny secret. Can clever really beat big and strong? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound with words like ‘caught’, ’laughed’, ‘distraught’, ‘daughter’, and ’taught’.

The King of the Waters flows deep and green along the Thukela River, and everyone says a king lives at its bottom, watching all who pass. When most children throw stones and run, a quiet girl named Zintle sits by the bank and wonders what the king eats. So what happens when the river rises and sweeps her family’s seeds away? Could three small kindnesses change everything? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound with words like ‘caught’, ’taught’, ‘distraught’ and ’laughter’.

Kalulu the Hare is just a small animal by the Zambezi River, so what can he do when mighty Simba the Lion bullies every creature and steals their food? When the proud, boastful king demands to be led to a feast, clever Kalulu offers to be his royal scout. Could a trick and a patch of soft mud teach a lion to change his ways? A gentle, giggly tale that practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ’laugh’, ’taught’, ‘caught’, ’naughty’, and ’laughter’.

Bingo has the best job in the whole village, guarding the grain store for a fat bone and the warmest spot by the fire. But when a sweet smell drifts in from the forest one night, will he leave his cozy place to chase it? And what will he find when he finally races back home? This heartwarming tale shows what happens when we forget to treasure what we have. Level: AUGH. This book practices the /aw/ sound with words like ‘caught’, ’taught’, ’naughty’, ‘haughty’, and ‘distraught’.

The village has no fire, and only proud Leopard guards the single burning brand deep in the forest. So when clever Nzala the Goat trots off to win it with a riddle game, how can a small goat possibly outwit a leopard who never loses a bet? Can she carry fire home before he catches on? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound with words like ’laugh’, ‘caught’, ‘distraught’, ’taught’, and ’laughter’.

There’s a naughty little mouse in the house, and nobody knows how to catch it! Grandma shrieks, Mom swings her broom, Dad hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. Can one tiny, cheeky critter really outsmart a whole family? And when the baby giggles instead of screaming, could laughter be the secret to making a new friend? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ’naughty,’ ’laugh,’ and ’taught.’

Every evening, Auma carries water home from the great silver lake. But when a ripple moves against the wind and a green hand offers her a humming feather, what promise is she really being asked to keep? Days later a storm swallows her father’s canoe far from shore, and the grown men say there is nothing to be done. Can one soaked, frightened girl call the lake spirit in time? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound with words like ‘caught’, ‘daughter’, ‘distraught’, ‘haughty’ and ’taught’.

It’s Khushi’s tenth birthday, and she’s dreaming of the biggest, shiniest presents ever. But when Dad hands her a stubborn little clay donkey with a slot in its back, she’s distraught! What on earth is she meant to do with a money bank? And when her sister comes begging for a loan, will Khushi’s savings survive the week? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’laugh,’ and ’naughty.’

At the edge of the great Congo rainforest, a girl named Amara chases a runaway hen straight past the one tree her mother warned her never to pass. What waits in the deep green shadows? When she stops to help a fallen palm, something ancient is watching, and it has a message for the proud elder who has taken too much. Will Amara find the courage to speak? This Bookbot level practices the ‘augh’ sound with words like ‘caught’, ’taught’, ’naughty’, ‘haughty’, and ‘distraught’.

Have you ever waited weeks and weeks for someone special to arrive? When a cousin finally comes walking up the road, there’s one kid with a big, big plan: a farm to show off, a fish to catch with bare hands, and the best snack in the whole wide world. But can one day really be the best day ever? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’laughter,’ and ‘granddaughter.’

Ned’s wheat field is finally sprouting - but what happens when a naughty creeper sneaks in overnight? Can Ned save his crops before they go up in smoke? With help from The Book, Ned learns to plant, protect, and maybe even bake something delicious. But first he’ll need a clever plan to outsmart one very sneaky visitor. This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ’laughed.’

Ray loves his googly-eyed, horned, pink-tailed hat more than anything in the world. But when a mischievous Cloud spots that silly tail flapping in the wind, trouble is brewing fast. Can Ray hold on tight enough to save the best hat ever made? And what happens when the sky decides his wonderful hat looks far too fun to blow away? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘drafty,’ and ’taught.’

Meet Tina and her amazing friends! David loves books, Donna uses a wheelchair, Paul is from Spain, Emily’s family loves cooking, Mary is a great listener, and John thinks in creative ways. Each friend is special and different. What makes a good friend? Join Tina as she discovers how friends with different talents and backgrounds help each other grow and become better together.