Animal Books for 3rd Graders
Sing It, Bug!
Spring has sprung, and Bug has a fizzy, buzzy, can’t-sit-still feeling in her belly - she wants to SING! But what happens when Duck only sings in the rain, Frog’s song has forty-seven verses, and Big Bird’s trill nearly blows Bug’s antennae off? Can one tiny bug find a song that’s truly her own, and maybe bring all her friends together too? This decodable reader practices the wr phonogram in words like ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wrong,’ and ‘wry.’
Skel Gets a Dog
Skel the skeleton has everything a hunter needs - a crossbow, sturdy boots, and a fine set of bones from toe to skull. But something is missing! What could be better than a brave, loyal pup by his side? Skel is certain it’s an excellent choice… until his new dog Bones takes a hungry liking to, well, his bones. Can Skel train his mischievous pup before he falls to pieces? This decodable reader practises the soft c in words like ‘certain,’ ‘choice,’ ‘decided,’ ‘place,’ and ’nice.’
Skel's Squiggles
Skel the skeleton hasn’t picked up a paintbrush in years, but when a village art show opens its doors to ANYONE, his bony fingers start to tingle. Off he goes in pursuit of a muse - and finds something sparkling in the lake! What if this strange, shimmering squid holds the secret to art no villager has ever seen before? Will Skel be brave enough to share it? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘cruise,’ ‘fruit,’ ‘juicy,’ and ‘pursuit.’
Something Pulled My Line!
Bob is the worst fisherman in the whole neighborhood - and that suits him just fine, because Bob only comes to the dock to nap! But what happens when something enormous yanks his line and drags him down into the deep blue sea? Is the toothy creature rising from the water really a monster, or could it need Bob’s help? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ sound in words like ’eight,’ ’eighty,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ‘sleigh.’
Stand Still, Cows!
Ned is brave enough to fight zombies, skeletons, and spooky spiders, but tonight he needs something new: armour! And to make armour, he needs leather, and to get leather, he needs cows. Easy, right? But what happens when the cows refuse to stand still? Can Ned sneak, leap, and swing his way to becoming a real knight? This decodable reader focuses on the kn sound in words like ‘knight,’ ‘kneels,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘knuckles.’
Stop That Crab!
Biscuit the cat never misses dinner - so why isn’t he coming when Deb calls? Following him across the yard, Deb discovers a deep hole in the dirt and something very unexpected hiding inside. Can she keep her surprise guest safe from a curious cat? And when the bucket tips over, will Deb catch the tiny escapees before they vanish into the sand? This decodable reader practises the si making /zh/ sound in words like ‘unusual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘pleasure.’
Stop That Fox!
One sunny morning, a chicken wanders into the pen - and Fig Pig, Tip, and Brat Cat can’t believe their luck. Fresh eggs every day! But when a sneaky fox darts under the fence and snatches a chicken right off the ground, can the three friends catch her before she disappears for good? Who will outsmart who? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘bruised,’ ‘cruise,’ and ‘pursuit.’
Stop That Hat!
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 practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘draughty,’ and ’taught.’
Stop! That's Our Lake!
Phoebe the fish knows her lake is the best lake in the whole wide world - cool green shade, smooth rocks, and every ripple just right. But one morning, something strange bobs on the surface, and rubbish starts drifting past her nose. Who would dump junk in her beautiful home, and can one small fish really make them stop? This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phenomenal,’ ‘catastrophe,’ ‘megaphone,’ and ‘phantom.’
That Calf Won't Budge!
Tal has one simple job: walk the calf home before dark. Easy, right? But when his friends call him over for a game, the rope slips from his wrist - and soon that stubborn calf won’t budge an inch! Can Tal tug, push, and pull his way back in time, or will something surprising save the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wrung.’