Funny Books for 3rd Graders
Make It Yourself, Ned!
It’s Ned’s birthday, and The Book has promised him something truly special - but there’s a catch. The Book has no hands, so Ned will have to make the gift himself! Why does he need wheat, sugar, eggs, and milk? And what sort of surprise could possibly need chickens AND cows? Join Ned on a birthday adventure full of clues, chaos, and one very bossy book. This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘sign,’ ‘design,’ ‘assign,’ and ‘reign.’
Meow and the Ocelot
Meow is the boss of her whole neighborhood - nothing gets past her, not a moth, not a mouse, not even a funny-looking leaf. But what happens when a real, actual, wild ocelot shows up by the wheat rows, staring right at her chickens? He’s a heavyweight who outweighs her by a mile, so fighting is out. Can one small cat come up with a smart plan in time? This decodable reader practises the eigh phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘weight,’ ‘freight,’ and ’neighborhood.’
Mer
Jack has never caught a fish in his life, but today feels different - today he’s sure he’ll reel in something amazing! So when his wobbly branch-and-string rod yanks hard and up pops a grinning green mermaid named Mer, what on earth is a pumpkin boy supposed to do? And why has Mer left her ocean friends behind? This decodable reader practises the kn phonogram in words like ‘knack,’ ‘knot,’ ‘knelt,’ and ‘knobbly.’
My Duck Beat the Flock!
Jen says her wobbly duck is the fastest in town - but can a duck that barely lifts off the ground really beat a whole flock of sleek racers? When the Big Flock Race begins and the starting horn blows, will Jen’s feathery friend flap into glory or flop in front of the giggling crowd? This decodable reader practices the gn phonogram in words like ‘sign,’ ‘gnat,’ ‘reigned,’ and ‘resigned.’
My Nest Won't Stay!
Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - but then comes a BUMP, a wobble, and a very surprised elephant! Can a stone wall be any safer? What happens when a giant Man peeks through the leaves? After three wobbly flops, poor Bird wonders if she’ll ever find a home at all - until a sky full of floating balloons gives her the silliest idea ever. This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knots,’ ‘knocked,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘knees.’
My Wand Won't Listen!
In a village where magic is as common as mud, Aidan has finally saved enough coins to buy his very first wand. But what happens when the only wand he can afford is crooked, scratched, and just a little bit grumpy? Can a boy with big dreams and a dodgy wand ever cast a proper spell? Join Aidan as sparks fly, candy rains, and magic misbehaves! This decodable reader practises the soft g phonogram through words like ‘village,’ ‘magic,’ ‘courage,’ ‘huge,’ and ‘gentle.’
My Wheel Ran Away!
Meet Ambulance - a shiny truck who was born to go FAST! But Mr. Chow, her kind driver, takes it slow and steady through every street. When a new paramedic swaggers in, grinning and ready to fly, Ambulance finally gets her wish for speed. But will zooming through town be everything she dreamed? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘ambulance,’ ‘city,’ ‘race,’ and ‘bounce.’
Ned Forgot the Door!
Ned has landed in a brand new place, and night is coming fast! With the help of a floating, talking magic book, he must chop trees, craft planks, and build a shed before the sun goes down. But what happens when Ned gets distracted by a pretty sunset and forgets the most important part of any shelter? Can he finish in time once the groaning begins? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ’nice,’ ‘once,’ and ‘voice.’
No More Torches!
When Dr. Can Do marches into a village lit by smoky, drippy torches, he’s certain he has the answer to all their problems. But will the villagers trust his shiny new workshop on the hill? What happens when he flicks that mysterious switch on the wall? And can a man with a donkey, a grin, and a head full of wild ideas really change the face of this little village forever? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘ceiling,’ ‘chance,’ ’noticed,’ and ‘magnificent.’
Not My Wheat Field!
Ned’s wheat field is finally sprouting - but what happens when a naughty creeper sneaks in overnight? Can Ned save his crops before they go up in smoke? With help from The Book, Ned learns to plant, protect, and maybe even bake something delicious. But first he’ll need a clever plan to outsmart one very sneaky visitor. This decodable reader practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ’laughed.’