Children's Books
Birds Like Me Don't Fly
What happens when a big bird with tiny wings dreams of soaring through the sky? Every day, our hero daydreams of aeroplanes, spotlights, and cheering fans - but one tumble on the hilltop leaves feathers ruffled and hopes crushed. Can a backpack full of courage, a homemade blueprint, and a whole lot of cardboard prove the doubters wrong? A heartwarming tale about chasing your own path. This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘backpack,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘hilltop,’ ‘sunshine,’ and ‘blueprint.’
Birthday Pet
It’s Lisa’s birthday, and her parents have promised her a pet - but what kind will it be? An elephant is too stompy, a crocodile too snappy, and a skunk? Far too smelly! Will Lisa ever find the perfect birthday surprise, or is every animal in the world just a little bit wrong for her hilltop home? Join her hunt for a furry best friend! This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words such as ‘birthday,’ ‘hilltop,’ ‘puppy,’ ‘sudden,’ and ’trumpet.’
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 practises 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 practises the ‘kn’ phonogram in words like ‘knee,’ ‘knew,’ ‘knocked,’ ‘knot,’ and ‘knuckles.’
Catch That Dragonfly!
The homework assignment of a lifetime: catch a real insect and study it up close! But when Kim picks the fastest bug in the playground, can two kids really outsmart a dragonfly that darts at lightning pace? Every time they get close, it zips away like it notices their every move. What clever trick might finally work? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘centre,’ ‘circle,’ ’notice,’ and ‘silence.’
Crow, Stop Singing!
Crow has been flying since daybreak, and he has one big dream: to find friends and wow them with his amazing singing voice. But when he opens his beak, his song sounds more like a firetruck siren than a sweet tune! The animals run for it. Can Crow find a way to share his music without scaring everyone off? This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘daybreak,’ ‘backyard,’ ‘drumsticks,’ and ‘rooftop.’
Dig!
Alex grabs her shovel and heads for the hillside, certain something special is hiding deep underground. But what will she find as she digs a tunnel down, down, down? A shiny jewel? A tasty morsel? And while she’s busy swinging her pickaxe below, could a nimble thief be sneaking around up on the grass? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘shovel,’ ‘bundle,’ ‘scramble,’ and ‘sparkle.’
Don't Eat That Cat!
When Dad comes home with bags bursting with colourful fruit and veg, Girl grabs her sketchpad quick - can she draw it all before dinner? Tomatoes and cucumbers sit still so nicely, but what happens when she tries to sketch Cat, who won’t stop slinking across the floor? Will her pencil ever catch such a wiggly subject? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes such as ‘unpack,’ ‘redo,’ ‘inspect,’ ‘dislikes,’ and ‘remake.’
Don't Look Behind You!
Deep in a huge cave, Steve’s pockets are stuffed with gems - but what is that strange shuffling in the shadows behind him? His torch has fizzled out, a mob of bats is swooping closer, and his armour is too fragile to take much more damage. Can he dodge the bats, leap the ridge, and emerge before they catch him? This decodable reader practises the soft g sound in words such as ‘gems,’ ‘huge,’ ‘dodge,’ ‘ridge,’ and ‘gentle.’
Don't Step in the Lava!
What happens when the best miner in the village takes her friends on a field trip? Tom just wants coal for his oven, and Max dreams of portals to another dimension - but Jill has a bubbling, glowing surprise waiting deep underground. Can they chip away at the hardest block in the world without taking one wrong step? Whatever you do, don’t step in the lava! This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘mission,’ ‘vacation,’ ‘ancient,’ and ‘patient.’