Minecraft Books for Kids
Bat Box
Jack the scarecrow is the world’s worst at scaring - but he’s determined to fill the farm with bees, birds, and bats! When his neighbor Zom asks for help with pesky mosquitoes, Jack sets out to build the coziest, darkest hideaway any bat could dream of. But where do you put a bat box on a sunny, open farm? Will the bats ever come? This decodable reader practices the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘height,’ ‘weight,’ ’neighbor,’ and ‘receive.’
Bones and the Wolves
Bones is the bravest hunting dog in the valley - until a terrible storm sends him running into a dark forest far from home. When a pack of wolves takes him in, Bones starts to forget his bandana, his treats, and the friend who taught him everything. Can a dog who has gone wild ever remember the way back? Will Skel find him in time? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘fraught,’ and ’taught.’
Catch That Cat!
When Dr. Can Do spots a speedy ginger cat darting behind the hay bales, he’s sure he can catch her in a flash - but can a man of science really outsmart a clever kitty? What happens when Jill tells him the secret trick involves sitting very, very still? Can Dr. Can Do be patient enough to make a new furry friend? This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ phonogram in words like ‘knee,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knocked,’ ‘knot,’ and ‘knuckles.’
Come Back, You Cheeky Wolf!
Jill has twelve bones and a big plan - tame a wolf from the glade! But this cheeky little white wolf keeps snatching bones and bolting into the trees. Can Jill outsmart a wolf who seems to be playing her own game? Will there be any bones left by sundown, or will she walk home empty-handed? This decodable reader builds confidence with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘caterpillar,’ ’eleven,’ and ‘honestly.’
Cub
Jack loves playing with Bones and Starfang, but they aren’t really his pets. He wants an animal of his very own! While walking through a snowy land, Jack discovers an adorable polar bear cub all alone on the ice. The friendly cub comes right up to chat with him, and Jack feels an instant connection. But then a terrible smell fills the air and something BIG is coming. What will Jack do when he discovers who the cub really belongs to?
Don't Burn The Book!
Ned the maker is running low on coal, and the caves are far too dangerous to explore. Luckily, his friendly book-shaped helper has a clever idea: why not grow a whole forest of your very own? But can Ned really turn trees into fuel, and will bone meal truly make saplings shoot up in seconds? Join Ned as he digs, plants, and chops his way to a brilliant plan! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘boldly,’ ‘farmer,’ ’taller,’ and ‘hopeful.’
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.’
Fig Pig and the Dark Cave
When a tall, purple-eyed Enderman appears at Fig Pig’s window in the dead of night, he can’t stop wondering: why is it so angry? Why do Endermen steal blocks, and where do they take them? With his friend Player at his side, Fig Pig tiptoes into a shadowy cave to uncover the truth behind the screams - but what will he find lurking in the dark? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘common,’ ‘hidden,’ ‘follow,’ and ‘sudden.’
How To Help a Village Thrive
As soon as you arrive in a village, it will start to change. If a village fails, you can lose all the trade. Here is a quick guide on what could happen and how to improve a village.
How to Make a Rail
Mine carts on rails are a very quick way to get to a space you use a lot, which is a little way from your home base. A powered mine cart line takes a bit of time and resources to set up, but is well worth the time and effort. In survival mode, you will need to mine, mine, mine and chop, chop, chop to get what you need.