Fantasy Books for Kids
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 My Fire?!
Dragon is sure he’s a natural. Why practice for the big fire test when he could lounge on a sunny hillside with a basket of tasty snacks? But when the day arrives, only puffs of grey smoke come out - and everyone is watching! Can a strange little chilli plant with a spicy red pepper help Dragon find his missing flame before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘basket,’ ‘sunset,’ ‘pepper,’ and ‘hillside.’
Who Broke All the Golems?
When every golem in Canville vanishes overnight, the Mischievous Mage knows the village is in serious trouble. Without them, what will stop the zombies and skeletons creeping in after dark? The only answer is pumpkins - but no one has ever seen one growing nearby. Can the Mage and his friends track some down before nightfall, or will their search lead somewhere far more surprising? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘ancient,’ ‘mission,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘delicious.’
Who Drew That?
When Shawn falls asleep with a brand new box of pencils, something magical stirs in the dark. Can a nervous red pencil be brave enough to colour his very first page? And what happens when the pencils decide to pick up themselves and draw while Shawn is snoozing? Tiptoe into a night full of shadows, giggles, and bursts of bright, beautiful colour. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ’treasure,’ ‘pleasure,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘unusual.’
Zom is Sick of Brains
Zom the zombie has eaten brains for breakfast, lunch, and dinner his whole life - and he is SICK of it! Today he’s taking action and becoming a CHEF. But what on earth will he find to cook with in a muddy old field? A green egg? Mouldy wheat? Bug-covered sugar? Can Zom really turn this gross pile into something worth eating? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘action,’ ‘precious,’ ‘suspicion,’ and ‘satisfaction.’
Boo! I'm the Ball!
Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest! He’s spent ages floating all alone, watching grumpy ghouls jump out and scare people just for fun. But Gad doesn’t want to scare anyone - he wants to play! So when he spots a group of kids at the park, he zooms down to say hello. Will they run away screaming, or could Gad finally find the best friends he’s been dreaming of? This decodable reader practices the gh phonogram in words like ‘ghost,’ ‘ghostly,’ ‘ghosts,’ and ‘ghouls.’
Not My Bakery!
Tom the Baker makes the best pumpkin pies in all of Canville - at least, that’s what he says! But when sneaky creepers sneak past the golems and blow his beloved bakery sky-high, Tom is ready to pack up his pies and leave for good. Can Dr Can Do and the villagers come up with a plan to save the day? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘face,’ ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ and ‘magnificent.’
Who's Playing Up There?
Look up! Can you spot a human figure dancing in the clouds? When a cloud man waves down at three curious kids, a whole sky-band joins in with music, jigs, and opera singing. But what happens when the drummer pounds too hard and the sky turns dark? Will the children make it home before the storm? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘human,’ ‘music,’ ’lady,’ and ’tiny.’
Don't Touch My Chicken!
When a mysterious new Mage moves in next door, strange things start happening all over the village. Why is Jill’s chicken walking upside down? Why are her sheep flashing rainbow colors, and what has the Mage done to her diamond pickaxe? Jill tries to keep her composure, but this unusually cheeky neighbor is going to be a real handful! This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words such as ‘casual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘unusual,’ and ‘composure.’
Dragons of Europe!
Dragons have been part of stories for thousands of years, and European tales are full of these amazing creatures! From fire-breathing beasts who guard piles of gold to sneaky little dragons called puks, there are so many kinds to discover. Some dragons have wings, some live in the sea, and some are even part bird or cat! Did you know there are dragon shapes hiding in the stars above us? What kind of dragon would YOU want to meet?