Children's Books

We’re passionate about ensuring literacy is accessible to every child, as it is essential for a happy, successful life. This collection features kids books online, including picture books and children’s story books suitable for home reading and classroom use. Browse books for kids across reading levels and discover stories available to read online or as PDF downloads.
Life Decodable Reader with ei Vowel Words

Big Sis Never Cries!

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Big Sis is the coolest kid in the whole world. She climbs to dizzy heights, laughs off a feisty dog, and never, ever cries - not even when she tumbles smack into the dirt! So when her little sibling spots real, wet tears rolling down her cheeks in the kitchen, what on earth could have finally cracked the bravest kid around? This decodable reader practises the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘height,’ ‘weird,’ and ’neither.’
Life Family Humour <ei>
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with ough Words

Dolphin Dilemma

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Zom has told Jack and Skel about the dolphin city for weeks - towers of coral, streets of shells, and dolphins that flip through seaweed hoops. But when the three friends finally dive beneath the waves, something is terribly wrong. Why are the dolphins so exhausted? What are those spiny green creatures smashing the reef to pieces? And can three small heroes really stand up to monsters twice their size? This decodable reader practises the ough phonogram in words like ’thought,’ ’tough,’ ‘rough,’ and ’thoroughly.’
Minecraft Adventure Friendship <ough>
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I Hit Zero Zombies! | Bookbot Decodable Reader

I Hit Zero Zombies!

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
High up on his tower, Ned spots a huddle of zombies shuffling toward the castle wall - but can a brand new bow and a fistful of arrows really take them down from way up here? When every single shot tumbles wide, will Ned give up, or will The Book know exactly what he needs? Join Ned as he learns that zero is just a starting number. This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il pattern in words such as ‘castle,’ ‘bundle,’ ‘signal,’ and ’little.’
Minecraft Adventure <le> <al> <el> <il>
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Surprise, Kara! | Bookbot Decodable Reader

Surprise, Kara!

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Pip’s first birthday is tomorrow, and Kara has the most exciting plan ever - a surprise party with cake, balloons, and every single one of his favourite things! But what happens when a clever little puppy peeks around the doorway and hears every word? Can Kara still pull off a surprise when Pip has plans of his own? This decodable reader practises suffixes through words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘cheerful,’ ‘proudly,’ and ‘softly.’
Animals Friendship Family Suffix
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Science Decodable Reader with Common Suffixes

Bigger Blossoms!

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ladybug has found a teeny, tiny vine in the yard, and she is certain she can grow it into the most magnificent garden anyone has ever seen. But have you ever watched a vine climb a little too quickly? What happens when golden blossoms, fat pumpkins, and curling tendrils start wrapping around everything in sight? Snail tries to warn her, but Ladybug has big plans! This decodable reader practises suffixes in words like ‘brightly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘quickly,’ ‘growers,’ and ’lovely.’
Science Nature Nonfiction Suffix
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with Stable Final Syllables

Bones in the Dark!

4.4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ned is lost in the dark woods, and something just shot an arrow at him! Can one brave boy and his talking Book outwit a skeleton hiding behind the trees? With only a bow, a flickering torch, and a whole lot of nerve, Ned must find the perfect angle for one good shot - but what happens when more bony figures start creeping out of the shadows? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’needle,’ ‘castle,’ ‘signal,’ and ‘scramble.’
Minecraft Adventure Humour <le> <al> <el> <il>
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with Silent kn Words

Dig, Ned, Dig!

4.4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ned has built a cosy shed in an unknown world, but his magic book says it’s time to dig! Can Ned figure out which end of the shovel goes in the ground? And what happens when his trusty shovel hits something hard and golden deep beneath the hill? Grab a pickaxe and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘kn’ phonogram in words like ‘knelt,’ ‘knuckles,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘knew.’
Minecraft STEM Humour <kn>
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with ough Words

Don't Look Back, Ned!

4.4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ned has finally found a place to call home, but his bossy magic book has big plans - and they involve a dark, echoing cave in the hills! What waits in those shadows? Can Ned outrun the hissing creature that comes creeping out of the black? And will a handful of coal be enough to push back the dark? Join Ned on a brave, breathless adventure. This decodable reader practises the ough phonogram through words like ‘although,’ ’enough,’ ‘rough,’ ‘sought,’ and ’though.’
Minecraft Adventure Humour <ough>
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Family Decodable Reader with es Plurals

Hold On, Brother!

4.4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Boy’s little brother snatches everything - even his favourite purple toy! When Mum marches in and sends them both to bed, Boy wishes, just once, he could have something all his own. But what happens when a wild adventure with an enormous elephant puts his brother in real danger? Will Boy reach him in time? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘dishes,’ ‘branches,’ and ‘crosses.’
Family SEL Adventure <es>
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I Hate Creepers! | Bookbot Decodable Reader

I Hate Creepers!

4.4 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ned is having a gentle day picking flowers outside the castle walls, humming a little song and ignoring every warning The Book tries to give him. But what happens when a sneaky green creeper hisses right behind him? Can Ned find a clever way to tackle this explosive problem, or will he end up in trouble all over again? Grab your bow and find out! This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il endings in words like ‘castle,’ ‘bundle,’ ‘gravel,’ ‘metal,’ and ‘settle.’
Minecraft Adventure Humour <le> <al> <el> <il>
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of children's books can I find here?

This collection includes picture books and story books for children ages 5 to 9, spanning topics from adventure and science to friendship and fantasy. Each book uses decodable text matched to a specific phonics level, so children practise reading words they can genuinely sound out rather than guess from context.

Are these kids books free to read and download?

Many of the books on this site are free to read online, with select titles offering PDF downloads, printable versions, or read-aloud features. A study across 35 countries found that simply having books available in the home is significantly associated with stronger literacy and numeracy skills in young children (Manu et al., 2019).

How do I choose the right reading level for my child?

Start by selecting your child’s grade level, then look at the phonics focus for each book. Children typically begin with simple CVC words (like cat or sit) before progressing to blends, digraphs, and multi-syllable patterns. Jeanne Chall’s Stages of Reading Development (1983) describes this journey as moving from ’learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn’ by around third grade. Our scope and sequence guide explains how the levels are organised.

Why do these books use decodable text?

Decodable books use only letter-sound patterns a child has already been taught, turning reading into genuine phonics practice. The National Reading Panel (2000) found that systematic phonics instruction produces significant benefits for children in kindergarten through sixth grade — and decodable texts are how that instruction translates into real reading practice. Learn more about what decodable books are and how they work.

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