Children's Books for 3rd Graders
Hang On, Mel!
The water rises fast, swallowing streets and rooftops, and all Mel has left is a wooden pole and her toy giraffe, Gus. When a kind helper named Jen pulls her to safety, can Mel find the courage to speak, to eat, and to help the other frightened kids at the shelter? And will Jen keep her biggest promise of all? This decodable reader practises the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ‘weight,’ ‘ceiling,’ ’eiderdown,’ and ‘feisty.’
Here Comes the Ravager!
The village bell is clanging, pillagers are swarming the hill, and Brat Cat’s wrist is trembling on her sword. Can one brave cat, two loyal wolves, and a grumpy iron golem really hold back wave after wave of raiders? And what happens when a snorting, tusked Ravager comes crashing through the trees with wrath in its eyes? You won’t believe who saves the day! This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wrath,’ ‘wreak,’ and ‘wrong.’
Here They Come!
When the sun sinks, the monsters come - and Ned only has a sword, two bone-chewing wolves, and a bossy floating Book to help him survive the night. Can a half-built wall and some rubbish leather armour really keep him safe? And what clever plan will The Book cook up before the next wave swarms in? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘design,’ ‘gnash,’ ‘sign,’ and ‘assign.’
How Many Ways Can You Use a Towel?
One plum towel, one windy day, and suddenly it is sailing off into the sky like a ghost with places to go! Who will grab it first as it drifts across the yard? Will a splashing neighbour claim it, a horn player use it as a cushion, or will our little hero ever get that perfect towel back? Hold on tight and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words such as ‘phew,’ ‘phantom,’ ‘megaphone,’ ‘symphony,’ and ’triumph.’
I Am NOT a Crocodile!
Goya the komodo dragon is having a truly terrible morning. First, a flood sweeps him into a smelly drain. Then, when he finally escapes, four kids with brooms take one look and scream ‘CROCODILE!’ Can a proud, handsome komodo dragon convince anyone he isn’t a scaly-toothed swamp monster? And will he ever find his way back to his warm jungle rock? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ phonogram in words like ‘sluiced,’ ’nuisance,’ ‘bruised,’ and ‘pursuit.’
I Am the Magic Queen!
Susy is eleven years old, and she has decided she wants to be amazing - not just any amazing, but Susy, Queen of Magic! But how can she put on a real show without a cape, a wand, or a single trick up her sleeve? Luckily, her clever dog Mak is ready to be her magical assistant, the Orange Spirit. Can these two best friends pull off the greatest show their village has ever seen? This decodable reader focuses on the soft g sound in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘huge,’ ‘imagine,’ and ‘village.’
I Can See the Sea!
May has never seen the sea - only fog and hills. When her teacher Jack knocks on her door promising a place where she can finally see it, will a hill, a rock, or even a tall tree be high enough? And what surprise does Jack have tucked in his bag? This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knock,’ ‘knees,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘knuckles.’
I Forgot How to Land!
When Fig Pig gives Brat Cat a very special birthday present - a pair of wings! - she can hardly believe her eyes. But how do you learn to fly when the ground looks so very far away? Can Brat Cat be brave enough to leap off the cliff and soar into the valley below? And will Fig Pig remember to teach her everything she needs to know? This decodable reader practises the ough phonogram in words like ‘bought,’ ‘brought,’ ‘rough,’ ’tough,’ and ’through.’
I'll Take That Sword!
Tip has a vision: he’s going to write the greatest village blog ever! But what happens when a little mouse reporter tries to interview a stone mason swinging sharp tools, a cartographer who draws with perfect precision, and an armourer forging something shiny? Will Tip keep his casual cool, or will one gleaming treasure change his plans entirely? Can a blank notebook still become the best story of the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘si’ making /zh/ sound in words like ‘vision,’ ‘decision,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘occasion.’
I'm Going Back to Bed!
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 practises the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ‘distraught.’