Bookbot Decodable Books: VC, CVC

Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest - green skin, cheeky grin, and absolutely no one to play with! When he spots a group of kids having fun in the park, Gad is sure he’s found his new best friends. But will they run away screaming, or will a silly cat, a clever disguise, and a very bouncy volleyball game change everything? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘Gad,’ ’lad,’ ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hid.’

Steve is the seeker, and he’s sure he can find Alex in ten seconds flat. But the fields are full of surprises - a fluffy dog, a grumpy cat, and even a hen stuck in a hole! Can Steve spot his sister before she sneaks home? Will the greatest seeker ever lived give up, or is Alex closer than he thinks? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through playful words like ’tag,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ ‘hen,’ and ‘dog.’

Have you ever had a dream so big it made your feathers shake? Dot wants to fly more than anything - to zoom through the sky, loop-the-loop, and wave to cheering fans below. But Dot’s wings are tiny, and the other birds say birds like Dot don’t fly. Could a pile of cardboard, a hammer, and one very big idea change everything? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘Dot,’ ‘can,’ ‘hit,’ ‘got,’ and ‘ran.’

Crow has a big, beautiful, totally genius plan - he’s going to WOW the animals with his amazing singing voice! But what happens when Rabbit, Rooster, and Lizard hear his very first note? Why does everyone run away the moment he opens his beak? And could a little wooden bench in a patch of sunshine change everything? A warm, funny tale about sharing the spotlight. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘sad,’ ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hit,’ and ‘gig.’

What makes a house a real home? When a child sets off to deliver mangoes to Auntie, they spot a house on stilts, then a sizzling shop house, then a home full of laughing kids - and every single one seems more amazing than the last! From fruit stands glowing in the sun to a house floating on the sea, which one will win their heart? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘den,’ ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ ‘sat,’ and ’lots.’

Alex has her shovel, her lucky boots, and a feeling in her belly that today is the day. Something special is hiding deep in the hillside - but what could it be? And when she finally finds a perfectly cooked cod just sitting in her tunnel, will her crispy lunch still be waiting when she comes back up? Dig deeper with Alex and find out! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like “dig,” “cat,” “cod,” “hot,” and “ran.”

Tad has a pencil and a big idea - but what on earth is he drawing? First comes a dot. Then another dot. Is it a hen? A hog? Watch as Tad adds legs, a nose, and one wiggly little something at the end. Can you guess before he shouts the answer? Grab your pencil and play along with Tad’s silly guessing game! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cat,’ ‘dog,’ ‘hen,’ ‘dot,’ and ’tot.’

Coach Vic has something amazing to show the lads - a big white ball, a tiny net, and a brand-new sport to try! But when everyone spreads out on the grass to practise their very first hits, a certain waggy-tailed troublemaker decides volleyball looks like the greatest dog game ever invented. Can the lads keep Dog away from the ball? Will anyone score before paws get involved? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘dig,’ ‘hit,’ ‘got,’ and ’net.’

Can one small squad really take on the biggest, tallest team they’ve ever faced? Dan and his teammates have speed, spin moves, sky-high kicks, and a dog who barks louder than anyone. But when the championship match begins, every pass gets blocked and every shot gets saved. Will trusting each other be enough to turn the game around? Kick off the fun and find out! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘hot,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ ‘hit,’ and ’net.’

CHINK, CHINK, CHINK goes Steve’s pickaxe - until a strange green flash in the cave wall changes everything! What happens when Steve touches the glowing emerald? Why does the cave start to spin? One second he’s deep underground, the next he’s standing under the stars with a skeleton’s arrow whizzing past his ear, a spider creeping closer, and a baby zombie riding a chicken! Where will the cursed emerald take him next? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘got,’ ‘hid,’ ’lit,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hit.’

Steve has a shiny red gem - but something is very strange about it. Why do the villagers back away when he holds it up? Why does the cat freeze solid right at his knee? Steve only wanted a hot lunch, but this little green stone might be more trouble than any rumbling belly is worth. What will Steve do when he finds out the truth? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘hid,’ ‘ran,’ ‘cat,’ and ‘sat.’

Steve has pulled a big fat cod from the sea, and he is SURE he knows how to cook it. But can a brilliant fisherman really be a brilliant fire-maker too? Will the cod turn out crispy and delicious, or will Steve end up hopping around with burnt fingers? And what happens the next day when his stomach growls for chicken? A playful decodable reader practising VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cod,’ ‘hot,’ ’let,’ and ’lit.’

Dot loves her mum’s pretty hair so much she wants some just like it - so she grabs the scissors and goes snip, snip, snip! But what happens when Dot peeks in the mirror? Can noodles, beans, or spinach save the day, or will poor sad Dot hide behind the couch forever? A giggly tale about big ideas, little mistakes, and the family who loves you anyway. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘can,’ ‘hid,’ ‘set,’ ‘sad,’ and ‘ran.’

Sid and Ned are brothers, and brothers do not always get along! When Ned grabs Sid’s little red rig, Sid wishes - just for once - that he could have something all his own. But what happens when a big adventure sweeps the brothers far from home, and suddenly Ned is the one who needs help? Can Sid hold on tight enough to save the day? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘rig,’ ‘sat,’ ‘hid,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘got.’

The Wind Princess is coming at sunrise, and the Rainbow Tower must sparkle from top to bottom! But when Kate reaches for the magical Rainbow Broom, it growls, dodges, and zooms off down the hallway with Kate still holding on. Can she calm this grumpy broom in time? And why is it so cross with her in the first place? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through fun words like ‘got,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sit,’ ‘sat,’ and ‘hit.’

Deep in the cold sea lives the fastest, sneakiest cod on the whole coast - and nobody has ever caught it. Then along comes Steve, who has no rod, no net, no boat, and absolutely no plan. Just confidence! Can Steve outsmart a fish that’s slipped through every fisherman’s fingers? And what happens when he spots a bucket washed up on the sand? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘cod,’ ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘hid,’ and ‘got.’

Can a wobbly little duck really beat a whole flock of sleek racing champions? Nan believes in Tad with all her heart, even when Boy laughs and the other kids giggle. Every morning they run the hills together, getting ready for the big Saturday race. But when the starting horn blows and the flock shoots into the sky, something surprising begins to happen! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words such as ‘can,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ and ‘has.’

It’s mango harvest day at Gran’s farm, and her golden rule rings out from dawn till dusk: “Don’t drop that mango!” But with Yellow-hat showing off in the branches, Dog sniffing under every leaf, and a wobbly boat ride to the floating market still to come, can Tad keep every precious mango safe? Will a single one hit the ground? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘sat,’ ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ ‘had,’ and ’ten.’

Have you ever looked up at the clouds and spotted something magical staring right back? When Dan, Dot and Sis flop down in the grass, a puffy cloud man waves hello - and soon he’s brought a friend, a jig, and a whole roaring sky-band! But what happens when the clouds start to rumble and the rain comes pouring down? A cosy, silly adventure bursting with music, mischief, and muddy shoes. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘did,’ ‘jig,’ ‘got,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘red.’

Jojo just wants someone to kick a ball with, and the quick-footed boy on the other side of the fence looks perfect. But why won’t he stop when Jojo shouts? Why doesn’t he hear the bicycle racing toward him? When the ball rolls into the road, Jojo has seconds to act - and what happens next turns two strangers into something more. A warm, wordless friendship begins on a golden football field. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘can,’ ‘got,’ ‘did,’ ‘hit,’ and ‘ran.’

Big Sis is the coolest person in the whole world - she climbs the tallest trees, launches toy jets into the sky, and never, ever flinches when Dog barks his biggest bark. But when Lad peeks into the kitchen one afternoon, he sees something impossible: real, wet tears rolling down Big Sis’s cheeks! What could POSSIBLY make the bravest sister ever cry? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘dig,’ ‘got,’ ‘hit,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘sad.’

Ned is on a mission! He digs in his little lot, sets his seeds in straight lines, and waters them morning, noon, and night. But what happens when a hungry hen comes strutting by with her eye on his garden? Can Ned really grow a whole dinner all by himself? And when Dad shows up with a tray full of secret sweets, who grew THAT? This decodable reader practises short-vowel words like “dig,” “got,” “sat,” “hen,” and “lit.”

Can Dan and Kim catch the fastest insect in the playground? Their teacher wants everyone to study a real bug up close, and Kim has her heart set on a dragonfly - the one nobody ever catches! They creep through tall grass, lunge, tumble, and chase. But this clever dragonfly seems to read their minds. Will a sparkling spider’s web and a frame of curled leaves be enough? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘can,’ ‘got,’ ’net,’ ‘sat,’ and ‘hit.’

Who are all the wonderful people in one child’s big, busy life? There’s Jen in the backyard den, Nan reading bedtime stories, a cat who won’t sit still, and a brother chasing bugs. But what happens when a watering job goes a little bit sideways and Uncle ends up soaking wet? Join the fun and meet the whole messy, lovable family one page at a time. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ ‘den,’ and ‘red.’

Rex the dog is off like a rocket the second Benny opens the door! Can Benny catch his bouncy, barking best friend before Rex chases a flying umbrella over the hills, bothers a lady with a striped parasol, and goes racing after Uncle Bruce’s yummy-smelling rice? It’s a wild, wiggly, tail-wagging chase you won’t want to put down! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘Rex,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ ‘sit,’ and ‘hid.’

Tim is the world’s worst bird at not stopping. He stops for cherries, for bugs, for pretty butterflies - for just about anything! But when his flock flies off without him and night falls fast, Tim must race through the dark sky to catch up. Can a bird who loves to stop finally learn to keep going? And what dangers are waiting in the shadows below? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ ‘got,’ ‘dot,’ and ’lit.’

Turtle just wants a quiet nap on the warm sand - but Crab has one very pinchy problem. What happens when his curious claws grab something that definitely isn’t a plant? And who will come to the rescue when Crab gets stuck in a tangle of wriggly arms deep down on the reef? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels, with fun words like “hot,” “red,” “ran,” “get,” and “sad.”

Where has Pluto gone? The Sun counts her planets and - oh no - one is missing! Mercury is too hot, Venus can’t see past her clouds, and Earth is busy with her humans. Why did little Pluto run off to hide at the cold edge of everything? Can the planets find him and bring him home? This warm, funny space adventure practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘hot,’ ‘hid,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sad,’ and ‘sat.’

Dot LOVES wheels - big wheels, small wheels, spinning wheels, zooming wheels! But what would happen if every single wheel in the whole world just vanished overnight? How would trucks roll, clocks tick, or factories make anything at all? With a grumpy goat by her side and a brilliant hot air balloon drifting overhead, Dot sets out to crack the biggest mystery of her life. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘Dot,’ ‘can,’ ‘sat,’ ‘dig,’ and ‘got.’

What happens when a yellow rabbit balloon slips free and shoots up into the big, wide sky? Tag is finally free - zooming past birds, kites, and clouds, shouting “Up and up!” with his bow tie flapping behind him. But the sky is a bigger, bumpier place than Tag ever imagined. Will he find someone down below who will hold his string tight? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘Tag,’ ‘got,’ ‘hit,’ ‘sad,’ and ‘ran.’

A bright blue butterfly flutters by, and little Tad just has to follow! But what happens when a curious calf wanders off the path and deep into the jungle? Will Tad spot the spotty wings, the sneaky cat, and find the way back to Mum before it’s too late? A brave, bouncy adventure about listening - and learning - the fun way. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘cat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ ‘dots,’ and ‘had.’

Meet Sid, the little fish who does something no fish should ever do - he walks right out of the water! Can a fish really trot across the mud, hide in a cosy den, and dig down deep when the sun gets too hot? When the pond dries up and Sid feels sad, what clever trick will this tiny lad pull off next? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘Sid,’ ‘got,’ ‘hid,’ ‘hot,’ and ‘dig.’

Rain is drumming, puddles are splashing, and Boy just wants one quiet cup of coffee - but will Bull, Cat, and Dog let him have a single sip? What happens when a muddy adventure turns into a singing band in the rain? And could something tiny and pink be even better than coffee? Climb into the puddles and find out! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘hot,’ ‘got,’ ‘sat,’ ‘hid,’ and ‘red.’

Alex has a cursed gem that keeps zapping him far from the Nether fire that could destroy it! Can he find a way to get rid of it before he turns into stone for good? When even a cloth bundle freezes Jake solid at the village square, Alex gets one wild, last-chance idea. Will a potion of strength and a good throw finally break the curse? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ ‘ran,’ ‘sat,’ and ‘rid.’

Alex has a cursed emerald burning a hole in his pocket - and one accidental peek just turned his brother Jake to solid stone! Can a mysterious tin golem hiding in the den hold the secret to breaking the curse? Will hot, red lava really be the answer, or is something far trickier waiting for the brothers? Dash back to base and find out in this thrilling fourth chapter! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘hid,’ ‘got,’ ’led,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hot.’

Alex has a wild, almost-too-scary plan to finally get rid of the cursed emerald - and it involves a mine cart, a river of lava, and poor brave Jake. But what happens when the fire resistance potion tastes a little… off? Can two best friends pull off the most ridiculous rescue mission ever, or will the whispering gem win? Hold your breath and turn the page! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words such as ‘hit,’ ‘got,’ ‘sat,’ ’lit,’ and ’nod.’

Steve grabbed the Cursed Emerald, and now it’s slowly turning him into an empty shell. Can he find a map out of this strange village before the glow swallows him whole? When a friendly cartographer offers him a sparkling blue gem, will Steve remember his brother’s warning in time - or is it already too late? The adventure gets hotter (and weirder) in part three! This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘cat,’ ‘sat,’ ‘got,’ ‘hit,’ and ’lit.’

Dot has a brand new cat, but there’s one tiny problem - he won’t eat a thing! Will he nibble warm bread? Nope. A shiny red apple? No way. A freshly cooked egg? Absolutely not. Poor Dot runs all over town, trying every food she can think of, while Cat just stares with his big green eyes. What on earth does this fussy little creature actually want for dinner? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cat,’ ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ and ‘red.’

Steve and Alex caught WAY too much cod - what do you do with a mountain of fish you can’t possibly eat? Leave it sitting around? Uh oh. What happens when dinner turns into a fuzzy, stinky, oozy nightmare? And when Steve tries burning the rot and Alex hides it in a cave, will their clever fixes actually work, or will something much bigger come sniffing? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cod,’ ‘rot,’ ‘hog,’ ’lit,’ and ‘hid.’

Dot has a big secret plan for Mum’s birthday - a beautiful beaded bracelet made all by herself! But where did she hide those bead boxes? Can Dot dig through toy chests, drawers, and a wobbly mountain of laundry without turning her whole room upside down? And when the mess gets bigger than she is, what will she do next? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘Dot,’ ‘got,’ ’tin,’ ‘red,’ and ‘sat.’

Dog and Cat are the very best of friends - napping under the big tree, sharing their bowls, and nudging a little ball back and forth every morning. But when Cat catches a rat and gets whisked inside the house, Dog is left all alone in the yard. Can two best friends find their way back to each other, or will the yard stay empty forever? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words like “cat,” “dog,” “sat,” “ran,” and “hot.”

What happens when a boy just can’t stop daydreaming? One moment Tad is a lad sitting on the moon, the next he’s a goat on a cliff, a fish in the sea, or a mole in a cosy den! But when a warm, wonderful smell drifts past his nose, will anything pull him back to the real world? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘sat,’ ‘hot,’ ‘den,’ ‘ran,’ and ‘hit.’

Beth’s nest is cosy and green, but one empty spot at the front bugs her every single day. Can she find the perfect flower to fill it? A ladybug shrugs, a butterfly huffs, busy bees buzz her away, and a grumpy spider guards his web like a treasure. Who will finally let her pick a bloom - and which one will she choose? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels with words like ‘sat,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ ‘red,’ and ’let.’

Have you ever wished you could hold a star in your hands? Tad the frog stares up at the glowing night sky and dreams of touching just one. He climbs a rock, a hill, and even a giant tree, stretching as high as his tiny arms will go. But those twinkling stars are so far away! Will Tad ever find a way to reach them? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels through words such as ‘sat,’ ‘got,’ ‘his,’ ‘sad,’ and ‘did.’

When a playful kite dances across the sky, Bub just has to grab it - but what happens when the wind grabs back? One by one, her family clings on in a wobbly, floating chain above the park bench. Will Mum notice before they all drift away? Full of giggles, gusts, and a very loyal pup, this breezy adventure celebrates sticking together when things get silly. A decodable reader practising VC/CVC short vowels through words like ‘sat,’ ‘got,’ ‘did,’ and ’let.’

When the water rises and sweeps everything away, Mel clings tight to her toy giraffe Gus and refuses to let go. Can a kind helper named Jen keep her promise to find Mel’s mum and dad? And when Mel spots another lost child in the grass, will she be brave enough to help too? A warm, hopeful story about hanging on - and reaching out. This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘Mel,’ ‘sad,’ ‘ran,’ ‘got,’ and ’nod.’

Meet Sam, a puppy who loves one thing more than anything else in the whole wide world: sitting. He sits on paths, on hilltops, even on the edge of cliffs! But what happens when Sam’s favourite trick lands him somewhere he really, really shouldn’t be? Will Sam ever learn the right place to plonk down? Grab your lead and find out why everyone keeps shouting, “Don’t sit there, Sam!” This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘sat,’ ‘sit,’ ‘dog,’ ‘dig,’ and ‘can.’