Animal Books for 3rd Graders
That Horse Is Bones!
Brat Cat loves her farm - nobody gets in, nobody gets out! But when a storm rolls in and she spots a huge horse standing alone at the edge of the trees, she thinks she’s found her newest guest. What could possibly go wrong? And why does this strange horse look like it’s made of rattling bones? This decodable reader practises soft g words such as ‘cage,’ ‘huge,’ ‘charge,’ ‘danger,’ and ‘gentle.’
That Pig Wants My Carrot!
Ned has built a house, a wheat field, and a sturdy fence - but is wheat really all he can grow? When he stumbles across a field of strange orange things poking up like stubby pencils, he carries a carrot home and races the sunset. But who is that sneaky pink shadow following close behind? This decodable reader practices soft c words such as ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ ‘face,’ and ‘certainly.’
That Pile Stole My Cat!
When Ben’s cat misses dinner, he cups his hands like a megaphone and calls - but where has she gone? Following fresh paw prints, he finds her perched happily on top of a huge rubbish pile. Then the pile stands up and walks away with his cat still riding on top! Can Ben outsmart a walking mountain of junk and rescue his naughty puss? This decodable reader practises the ph sound in words like ‘megaphone,’ ‘phenomenal,’ ’triumph,’ and ‘phew.’
That's My Fish!
High in a sunny tree, Mother Crow sings to the whole neighbourhood - but her three hungry chicks need breakfast right now! Can she spot something tasty from the sky? When she sees a lady strolling by with a basket full of silver fish, Mother Crow makes a bold decision. But two rival crows have spotted the prize too, and they want it just as badly! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘precision.’
That's Not Jane!
Spot is the world’s greatest finder of things - lost socks, buried bones, even cheese that rolls under the fridge! So when he loses his girl Jane at the busy zoo, how hard can it be to track her down? But why does every clue lead him to the wrong animal? Can a very confused dog sniff out his best friend before the zoo swallows him whole? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ‘race,’ ’nice,’ and ’entrance.’
That Tiger Is Following Me!
Prince Din wants the biggest leaf ball in the kingdom, but the best leaves grow deep in the wild forest - where nobody dares to go! When a fierce tiger bursts from the bushes with gnashing teeth, the brave little prince finds himself hopelessly lost among the bamboo. Is that striped shadow really hunting him, or could it be something else entirely? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘gnarled,’ ‘reign,’ ‘sign,’ and ‘assign.’
The Big Sneeze
Jack is stuck in the grumpiest funk ever, and nothing - not sunshine, not flowers, not even a perfectly nice butterfly - can shake him out of it. But when his pals Skel and Zom drag him into a bamboo forest, they spot something big, furry, and black-and-white munching in the grass. Can a hungry panda mum, a cake-crazed baby, and one enormous sneeze do what no friend has managed? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wrestled,’ and ‘wry.’
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 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 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.’