Fantasy Books for 3rd Graders
Up and Up
Yellow Rabbit Balloon wants nothing more than to float up, up, up - past the treetops, past the kites, past everyone telling him to hold still. But what happens when the sky turns out to be full of pecking birds, scary flames, and smoggy air? Will anyone down below look up in time to catch a tired little balloon? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ phonogram in words such as ‘reign,’ ‘gnat,’ ‘gnarled,’ ‘gnome,’ and ‘signpost.’
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.’
Who Drew That?
When Shawn falls asleep with a brand new box of pencils, something magical stirs in the dark. Can a nervous red pencil be brave enough to colour his very first page? And what happens when the pencils decide to pick up themselves and draw while Shawn is snoozing? Tiptoe into a night full of shadows, giggles, and bursts of bright, beautiful colour. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ’treasure,’ ‘pleasure,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘unusual.’
Boo! I'm the Ball!
Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest! He’s spent ages floating all alone, watching grumpy ghouls jump out and scare people just for fun. But Gad doesn’t want to scare anyone - he wants to play! So when he spots a group of kids at the park, he zooms down to say hello. Will they run away screaming, or could Gad finally find the best friends he’s been dreaming of? This decodable reader practices the gh phonogram in words like ‘ghost,’ ‘ghostly,’ ‘ghosts,’ and ‘ghouls.’
Not My Bakery!
Tom the Baker makes the best pumpkin pies in all of Canville - at least, that’s what he says! But when sneaky creepers sneak past the golems and blow his beloved bakery sky-high, Tom is ready to pack up his pies and leave for good. Can Dr Can Do and the villagers come up with a plan to save the day? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘face,’ ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ and ‘magnificent.’
Don't Touch My Chicken!
When a mysterious new Mage moves in next door, strange things start happening all over the village. Why is Jill’s chicken walking upside down? Why are her sheep flashing rainbow colors, and what has the Mage done to her diamond pickaxe? Jill tries to keep her composure, but this unusually cheeky neighbor is going to be a real handful! This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words such as ‘casual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘unusual,’ and ‘composure.’
Not Tonight, Monsters!
When the sun goes down and monsters come creeping, most folks hide under the blankets - but not Ned! Tonight he’s grabbed his magic sword and marched right out the door. Can one brave farmer really fight off a giant zombie, a sneaky skeleton, and a huge spider with mean little eyes? And what strange treasure might glint on the floor when the night is done? This decodable reader practices soft g words such as ‘gem,’ ‘gentle,’ ‘giant,’ ‘danger,’ and ‘charged.’
How to Enchant
Discover the magical world of enchantments in Minecraft! Learn how to craft powerful spells that make your items glow with purple magic and gain amazing abilities. From creating enchanting tables to collecting experience orbs, explore the secrets of making your weapons, tools, and armor truly magical. What enchantment will YOU choose first?
Loop That Troll!
When a shaggy, rumbly troll comes creeping out of the woods, little Nib keeps right on spinning her red wool - but what is she really planning? Can a ball of yarn and a very clever girl outwit a hungry troll big enough to snap a tree? And when her brothers spot a thin red thread winding into the forest, will they follow it in time? This decodable reader practices the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ’though,’ ’thought,’ ‘rough,’ and ’enough.’