Funny Books for Kids
If Dinos Did Not Die...
What if dinos did not die out millions of years ago? Imagine spotting a raptor by the slide, a sauropod strolling onto the football field, or a triceratops raiding your fridge! Would they ride scooters, shop at sales, or sneak into your bedroom at night? Life on Earth would never be the same - but could we really share a planet with them? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘dino,’ ‘crazy,’ ’even,’ and ‘only.’
It's All the Cat's Fault!
What happens when one curious cat climbs the tallest tree in the yard and flatly refuses to come down? A simple rescue soon turns into a broken ladder, a screaming baby, a kitchen-raiding monkey, and a very hungry dog with a nose for trouble. Can anyone possibly convince the teacher that every single wild word of this story is true? This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ‘occasion,’ ‘confusion,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘unusual.’
It's Butter's Birthday!
Summer holidays are finally here, and Bon has BIG plans - water balloons, games, and no homework! But when Mum is busy, Dad rushes off to work, and Su ignores him completely, is this going to be the most boring summer ever? Just when Bon’s about to give up, a wild idea sparks involving the family parrot, a polka-dot hat, and a very special party. This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘sign,’ ‘gnaws,’ ‘assigned,’ and ‘designing.’
Jack's Cat
Jack is brilliant at scaring crows and carving pumpkins, but caring for a cat? That’s brand new! Meow just stares with big round eyes, refusing every snack Jack offers - seeds, berries, even fancy salad. What does this mysterious little hunter actually want to eat? Can Jack solve the puzzle before Meow lives on bugs forever? Join him on a food-finding adventure full of surprises. This decodable reader practices ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘attention,’ ‘mission,’ ‘passion,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘satisfaction.’
Jump, Ned, Jump!
Ned is bored, bored, BORED - until The Book shows him how to turn sticky honey into soft golden blocks that catch you when you fall. But what happens when Ned decides one small jump is not nearly enough? Can a super-tall tower, a flat patch of ground, and a very nervous Book keep one brave boy safe? Climb up and find out! This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘cozy,’ ‘open,’ ’tiny,’ ‘maybe,’ and ‘ocean.’
Just a Haircut!
Ned’s shiny new shed has everything a hero could want - stone walls, flaming torches, a crafting table - but no bed! Can he track down three fluffy sheep, snip enough wool, and finally get a proper night’s sleep? With his magic book guiding the way and a brand new pair of shears in hand, Ned sets off on a woolly adventure. But sheep are faster than they look - and a lot less keen on free haircuts! This decodable reader practises the ui phonogram in words like ‘bruise,’ ‘cruise,’ ‘fruit,’ and ‘pursuit.’
Just One More Prank!
In the quiet village of Canville, the Mage has a problem - his magic just won’t stay put! It fizzes, sparks, and begs to be let loose. Surely one tiny prank couldn’t hurt, right? But when bricks, cacti, bubbling lava, and squawking chickens start piling up around town, will anyone stop the mischief before it’s too late? A decodable reader exploring the soft g sound through words such as ‘magic,’ ‘giant,’ ‘village,’ and ‘gentle.’
Let Go!
When a hungry frog snaps up one little wasp for breakfast, he thinks he’s found the perfect snack - but what happens when a snake grabs the frog, a mongoose grabs the snake, and an eagle grabs them all? Can one tiny wasp possibly save this dangling chain of trouble from becoming lunch? Hold on tight for a wild ride through the sky! A decodable reader practising le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’tangle,’ ’tremble,’ ‘humble,’ and ’eagle.’
Let Go of Crab!
Turtle has a plan - a sunny nap on the warm sandy beach - but Crab has other ideas! Down on the bustling reef, where fish dazzle among the coral and seahorses drift in a gentle row, Crab just cannot stop pinching. What strange, red-armed creature is curled around that dark rock? And what happens when Crab gives it one little pinch? This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il phonogram in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘sparkle,’ ’little,’ ‘signal,’ and ’tangle.’
The Cloud Above Diane
Diane is the proudest litterbug around - until she wakes up one morning to find a stinking cloud of rubbish hovering right above her bed! Flies buzz, wrappers swirl, and the cloud follows her everywhere she goes. Can Diane figure out how to make her smelly shadow disappear? Will anyone want to sit with her at lunch, or is a small grey rat her only friend now? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘about,’ ‘open,’ ’even,’ and ‘only.’