Family Books for 3rd Graders
It's On Backwards!
It’s the biggest morning of Min’s life - her very first day of school! But there’s just one tiny problem: nobody has ever taught her how to do up the buttons on her brand-new uniform. Mummy is busy, Daddy is busy, and even Grandpa walks right past. Can Min figure it out all by herself before the bell rings? And what happens when she finally tries? This decodable reader practises the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’taught,’ and ’laughter.’
Look What I Can Do!
Today, I have a plan - I am going to show Mom EVERY single thing I can do! Can I really chop vegetables, water the flowers, and hang up the washing all by myself? And what about riding my bike - will my wobbly knees let me down, or will I be flying down the street? This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knack,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knelt,’ and ‘knuckles.’
My Cousin Is Here!
Have you ever waited weeks and weeks for someone special to arrive? When a cousin finally comes walking up the road, there’s one kid with a big, big plan: a farm to show off, a fish to catch with bare hands, and the best snack in the whole wide world. But can one day really be the best day ever? This decodable reader practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’laughter,’ and ‘granddaughter.’
My Feet Won't Listen!
Bop has been waiting for the Bantengan parade all year, and he’s determined to learn every single dance move before he gets there. But when he tries to twist his wrists and strike a pose like Big Brother, everything goes wrong! His legs wriggle, his arms flap, and he tumbles straight into the bushes. Can Bop find a way to make his feet finally listen? This decodable reader focuses on the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrists,’ ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrong,’ and ‘wraps.’
Sticky Fingers!
What happens when a sticky orange ice block meets a whole market full of fancy things to touch? Grace had the best day ever at the city market - she danced to flute music, spotted lace skirts, and hugged a crying boy. But her fingers got stickier and stickier, and every single thing she touched seemed to notice! Can she make it home without causing more trouble? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘city,’ ‘ice,’ ‘juice,’ and ‘fancy.’
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.’
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 My Face!
Three naughty children cannot wait to peek at their father’s magic mirror - but what happens when the glass shows ugly, weird monsters instead of their own faces? Is the mirror broken, or is something stranger going on? Can a feisty brother outsmart it with a fancy hat, or will his sister outrun it? Join the farm children as they try to lift the veil on a very peculiar reflection. This decodable reader practises the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ‘being,’ ’either,’ ‘weird,’ and ‘veil.’
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 Monkey on My Back
Lily woke up with a pain so big it felt like a giant monkey clinging to her back, heavy and squeezing and impossible to shake off. Everywhere she went, the monkey came too - even when she tried picking tomatoes in the garden or practising her dance for the village art festival. But what happens when the festival is only three days away and the monkey just won’t let go? This decodable reader practises the soft g sound in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘huge,’ ‘village,’ and ‘magic.’