Funny Books for Kids
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.’
No Other Books Like Me!
Ned has a pointy hat, an enchanting table, and a very bossy talking book - so he’s almost a wizard! But first, Mister Book insists Ned craft dozens of normal books, which means collecting leather, growing sugar cane, and battling monsters after sunset. Can Ned handle the hard work without making a single mistake? And will this strange lesson finally turn him into a real wizard? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘after,’ ‘better,’ ’lesson,’ ‘problem,’ and ‘sunset.’
No Way, Grandma!
Have you ever lost something really special and hunted for it everywhere? When a favorite yellow yo-yo goes missing, one determined kid becomes a detective on a mission - dumping out toy boxes, crawling behind the television, and picking dust bunnies from their hair. But who could have taken it, and where on earth could it be? Get ready for a surprise you won’t see coming! This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as ‘detective,’ ‘suddenly,’ ‘remember,’ and ‘ridiculous.’
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.’
Not One Drop!
Girl is thirstier than she has ever been, and there is not one drop of water left anywhere! The pump is dry, the tank is empty, and even the creek has cracked in the sun. Will she find a sip to drink? Can a single silent cloud in the open sky really hear her shouting? A decodable reader practising 2-syllable open words like ‘baking,’ ‘open,’ ‘silent,’ ’tiny,’ and ‘water.’
Not That Kind of Fan!
Fish has decided he is done being a fish. Swimming is boring, bubbles are boring, and being wet all the time feels deeply unfair! So when a grinning cat by the shore claims to be his biggest fan, Fish can hardly believe his luck. But is this cat really the friend he’s been hoping for, or is something fishy going on? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, including “dislike,” “misfit,” “pretend,” “return,” and “unsure.”