Animal Books for 3rd Graders
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.’
The Lotl Gang
The sea is warm, the sun is pink, and everything feels perfect - until the fish all vanish and something HUGE stares up from the deep. Who is hiding on the ocean floor? Can Jack, Zom, and Skel find someone brave enough to face a gang of honking, snapping axolotls? And is anyone truly never, ever scared? This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ phonogram in words like ‘atmosphere,’ ‘phantom,’ ‘catastrophe,’ ‘phew,’ and ‘morphed.’
The Need for Seed
Zom is tired of the quiet stone room while Skel is off hunting, so he decides to become a farmer! He builds a lovely planter, scoops up every seed he can find, and plants them in neat little rows. But what happens when wild chickens come stomping through? And horses? And sheep, cows, and pigs? Can Zom possibly save his garden - or will he end up with something far stranger? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘celery,’ ‘circus,’ ‘advice,’ and ’excellent.’
The Odd Egg
Zom and Skel have raced to the top of a hill - but what is that strange, glowing egg Zom has found at the bottom? Nobody seems to want it. Not a hen, not a squid, not even a dragon! Will Skel ever find out what laid this odd egg, and what sort of creature might hatch out of it? This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ phonogram in words like ‘knew,’ ‘kneel,’ ‘knocking,’ and ‘unknown.’
There Are Ants!
A long line of ants is marching straight across the yard, and they look hungry - very hungry! Where are they going, and how much food is enough for so many tiny mouths? From roller skates to a picnic blanket, from the kitchen cupboards to a sweet surprise on the counter, these tough little workers will not stop searching. Will they find the perfect snack? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ sound in words like ’thought,’ ’enough,’ ’tough,’ and ‘brought.’
Wares From Afar
A stranger rolls up to the farm with llamas, chests, and a smile too big to trust. What happens when Jack spots a glowing turquoise thing the Trader swears is cursed? Can Zom and Skel stop him before beds turn to mushrooms, swords turn to carrots, and the whole house turns to watermelon? This decodable reader practises the kn phonogram in words like ‘knelt,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knickknacks,’ ‘knocking,’ and ‘knucklehead.’
Where's the Other Donkey?
Have you ever wondered if somewhere out there, someone looks exactly like you? Join a curious child on a search to find their perfect match. They look everywhere - checking every face and every body they can find. Could there really be another person with the same laugh, the same personality, and the same likes and dislikes? What do you think they’ll discover on this special journey?
Who Lost the Buffalo?
Kobi the white buffalo calf has the biggest job of his life: leading the New Year parade through the glowing city. Abi has promised to stay by his side every single second - but what happens when the crowds get loud, the lanterns get bright, and the scent of hot rice and spices drifts from the food stalls? Can one small boy keep one nervous calf calm? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘celebration,’ ‘city,’ ‘crescent,’ ‘scent,’ and ‘voice.’
Who Painted My House?!
Pep the bird has a huge idea: paint the whole village in gorgeous, magical colors before the big parade! But what happens when he splashes pink, purple, and orange across every door, fence, and ledge without asking first? Can one paint-covered genius really turn a dull village into something strange and wonderful - or will the angry crowd stop him before he finishes? This decodable reader practices soft g words such as ‘village,’ ‘huge,’ ‘gorgeous,’ ‘gentle,’ and ‘ridge.’