Children's Books for 3rd Graders
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 practises the eigh phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’eighty,’ ’neighbor,’ and ‘weighed.’
The Cursed Emerald Part 4
Alex has a cursed emerald in his pocket, and one accidental peek turns his brother Jake into a stone statue! Can an ancient message scratched into the back of the village iron golem hold the secret to breaking the curse? What does “Nether fire” really mean, and will the brothers be brave enough to face the bubbling lava together? This decodable reader practises the ph sound in words like ‘alphabet,’ ‘decipher,’ ‘phrase,’ and ’triumphantly.’
The Dog Got Out!
Every morning, Pip watches Mum leave for work - and every morning, Pip has a plan. What happens when a clever little dog decides the fence is NOT going to stop her? Will she meet her friends, find something musical next door, and still make it home before Mum? Get ready for jumps, giggles, and one very innocent smile! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’evasion,’ ‘illusion,’ ’treasure,’ and ‘unusual.’
The Door
What happens when Zom and Skel forget their one rule - check the door before bed? With monsters wriggling through every corner of their home, can two heroes, a brave pup, a glowing spider, and a pen full of very grumpy llamas wrangle the intruders back into the night? Get ready for chaos, courage, and a whole lot of llama spit! This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrangle,’ ‘wreckage,’ ‘wrath,’ and ‘handwritten.’
The Fawn Ate My Medicine!
Meg is the best vet in the whole forest, and today her most important jar of medicine is nearly empty! Can she trek deep into the woods, cross slippery rocks, and gather the rare herb she needs? And what will she do when a scratchy monkey, a hurt bird, and one very hungry little fawn all cross her path? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wraps,’ ‘wriggles,’ ‘wrist,’ and ‘write.’
The Golem Nobody Heard
Iron Golem has a speech ready, a friendly wave, and absolutely no one to talk to. The villagers ignore him, the cats yawn, and the pigs just burp. Could building the tallest wall in the neighbourhood finally get someone to notice him? And when the sun goes down and the skeletons creep close, who will stand watch beside a lonely golem? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ sound in words like ’eight,’ ‘weigh,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ’neighbour.’
The Good Lamp
Far from the city, in a cabin where fireflies dance in the darkness, a boy named Cam has a good little lamp that glows beside him as he reads in peace. But what happens when bright electric lights arrive at his fence? Will Cam forget the quiet flame that once lit up his face? And when a fierce storm strikes, who will break the silence of the dark? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘circle,’ ‘place,’ and ‘peaceful.’
The Iron Golem
When Jack hears an explosion like thunder, he races out to find an iron golem stomping in circles in his field, clutching a tiny flower. Why is this mighty guardian stuck going nowhere? And how could one small farm boy possibly move a creature made of solid metal? Jack will need every clever, questionable, probably-terrible plan he can think up to help his new friend find a real home. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ‘decision,’ ’explosion,’ ‘confusion,’ and ’treasure.’
The King Did It!
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 practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘haughty,’ and ’laughter.’
The Lost Bee
Zoom into the forest with Bella, the fastest little princess bee in the hive! When the queen needs nectar for her famous honey elixir, Bella is sure she can gather it all by herself - who needs helpers when you’re this speedy? But what happens when a glowing purple flower turns out to be more dangerous than it looks? Can a tiny firefly really save the day? This decodable reader practises the ui phonogram in words like ‘pursuit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘fluid,’ ‘bruised,’ and ‘suitable.’