Animal Books for Kids
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.’
Don't Chop the Bees!
Ned has a cosy farm, a magic Book, and fruit trees that suit him just fine - but what happens when a lone bee cruises past the yard and leads him deep into the woods? Can Ned resist chopping down the hive for one taste of that juicy, golden honey? And if he builds his own, will the bees be a sweet treat or a total nuisance? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘suit,’ ‘cruises,’ and ‘bruise.’
I Thought You Were a Cat!
Hantu is the biggest, boldest ghost in all of Indonesia, and scaring villagers is his favourite job. Lions whimper! Strongmen squeal! Guards drop their guns and flee! But when Hantu creeps into a tiny house to frighten one small, sleeping mouse, will the terror of the night finally meet someone too brave to shake? This decodable reader practises the ‘gh’ phonogram in words like ‘ghost,’ ’night,’ ‘fight,’ and ’thought.’
In the Deep
Anika stands at the water’s edge, clutching her snorkel and feeling very unsure about this whole ocean thing. What if it tastes like pickles? What if something with tentacles is waiting? But once she dips below the waves, a secret world of glowing specks, baby turtles, flying fish and a colour-changing octopus opens up. Will Anika find her courage in the deep blue? This decodable reader practises prefixes in words like ‘inhale,’ ’explore,’ ‘detect,’ ‘retreat’ and ‘debrief.’
The Cat Is Hiding!
Kit the cat has vanished from her pillow, leaving only a tiny dent and one white whisker behind! Where could that sneaky little troublemaker be hiding this time? Is she curled up in her favourite blue pot, wedged under the bed like a tiger on the prowl, or tucked away somewhere far more surprising? Join the search, follow every clue, and see if you can spot her first! This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘begin,’ ‘hiding,’ ’tiger,’ ‘robot,’ and ’today.’
My Comb
What do you do when every bird on the farm has a crown except you? On a sunny holiday visit, one determined child admires Rooster’s bright red comb, Peacock’s feathery fan, and Heron’s elegant plume - but none of them will share! Could there be another way to wear a crown that is just right? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ phonogram in words such as ‘suits,’ ’nuisance,’ ‘fluid,’ ‘pursuit,’ and ‘suitable.’
Rot
Steve and Alex caught WAY too many cod - and now a giant, stinky pile of fish is rotting on their dock! What happens when they leave food out instead of storing it properly? Can a roaring fire and a quiet cave really make the problem disappear, or will the awful whiff bring every hungry hog and curious cat running straight to their farm? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘quiet,’ ‘giant,’ ‘fuel,’ ‘chaos,’ and ‘ruins.’
Skel Gets a Dog
Skel the skeleton has everything a hunter needs - a crossbow, sturdy boots, and a fine set of bones from toe to skull. But something is missing! What could be better than a brave, loyal pup by his side? Skel is certain it’s an excellent choice… until his new dog Bones takes a hungry liking to, well, his bones. Can Skel train his mischievous pup before he falls to pieces? This decodable reader practises the soft c in words like ‘certain,’ ‘choice,’ ‘decided,’ ‘place,’ and ’nice.’
Stop That Fox!
One sunny morning, a chicken wanders into the pen - and Fig Pig, Tip, and Brat Cat can’t believe their luck. Fresh eggs every day! But when a sneaky fox darts under the fence and snatches a chicken right off the ground, can the three friends catch her before she disappears for good? Who will outsmart who? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘bruised,’ ‘cruise,’ and ‘pursuit.’
That Calf Won't Budge!
Tal has one simple job: walk the calf home before dark. Easy, right? But when his friends call him over for a game, the rope slips from his wrist - and soon that stubborn calf won’t budge an inch! Can Tal tug, push, and pull his way back in time, or will something surprising save the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wrung.’