Bookbot Decodable Books: VCC, CVCC

Doc is busy, busy, busy! He has a soft wool rug, a flock of sheep, and a head full of big ideas. But can one person really build a whole shop all on his own? And when his list is finally empty, will Doc put his feet up - or will he find one more task to tackle? Join Doc and Jill for a warm, bustling village adventure. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘barn,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ ‘gift,’ and ’next.’

Sloth is SO sleepy - his arms feel like noodles and his eyeballs might roll right out of his head! He just needs one perfect spot for the biggest, longest nap ever. But will the first branch do the trick? What about a giraffe who thinks he’s a salad, a buzzing beehive, or a very grumpy snake? Where will poor Sloth finally close his eyes? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘spot,’ ’nap,’ ‘rest,’ ‘get,’ and ’top.’

When Fig Pig spots a tall, glowy-eyed enderman lurking in the damp mist outside the cave, his knees shake - but his curiosity is bigger than his fear. Why is the enderman so sad? Why does it carry off blocks like treasure? Why does it scream into the dark? Join Fig Pig and Sam as they tiptoe closer to find out the truth behind those purple eyes. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘and,’ ‘damp,’ ‘felt,’ ‘held,’ and ‘fast.’

Pam has a shiny new rod and she’s off to the pond - but poor Sam has nothing in his hands! Can Sam find a rod of his own before Pam reels in the biggest catch? He hunts west, he digs in the dirt, and he stumbles on two rods that have seen better days. Will any of them actually work? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as “bent,” “find,” “lost,” “went,” and “mend.”

Ted is off to Ava’s birthday party, and he knows exactly how to get there - even without seeing a thing! Can he really find the way by smell, touch, and the tap-tap-tap of his cane? When Kim tags along to keep watch, will she trust Ted’s clever tricks, or panic at every puddle and barking dog? Follow along and find out! This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘went,’ ‘kept,’ ‘felt,’ ‘hand,’ and ’last.’

Pam’s best socks are missing! Have you ever lost something you truly love? Pam’s favourite pink pair has vanished from its special box, and she’s not about to sit still while a sock thief is on the loose. Grabbing her looking glass, she hunts high and low for clues. Where could those soft pink socks be hiding - and who would dare take them? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘best,’ ‘fast,’ ‘hint,’ ‘hold,’ and ‘pink.’

Poor Pup just wants a nap, but CHIRP! CHIRP! CHIRP! - something in the bushes will not let him sleep! Who is making all that racket? Is it big, stompy Trunk? Prickly Spike? A whole row of sleepy toucans high up in the tree? Join Pup as he sniffs, scrambles, and hunts high and low for the mystery chirper hiding somewhere in his wild, noisy jungle home. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘find,’ ‘honk,’ ‘rest,’ and ‘ask.’

Tik the mouse has found the perfect house - quiet, cosy, and empty! But what is that strange round creature sitting on the desk, claiming to be a mouse too? It has no whiskers, no paws, and a cord for a tail! When a very big, very hungry cat comes padding in, can these two mismatched mice possibly help each other? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘desk,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ and ‘best.’

Kit the cat has vanished! She was curled up on the pillow last night, but now there’s just a cat-shaped dent and one tiny whisker. Where could she be hiding? Is she snoozing in the big blue pot, wedged under the cupboard, or tucked away somewhere much sneakier? Follow along as one determined kid hunts high and low for a very tricky kitty. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ’lost,’ ‘soft,’ and ‘went.’

Jill has a hard task - piles of cobblestone everywhere, and the line at the stone-disposal bin is far too long! Can she really build her own bin with just a list of parts, a bucket, and a whole lot of stubborn grit? When things go wrong and a tiny piece goes missing, will Jill figure it out before the sun sets? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hard,’ ’task,’ ’list,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘best.’

Dad pedals off to work every morning, and tonight feels a MILLION hours away - so what’s a determined girl to do? Grab a scooter, of course! And then a car, a bus, a digger, a jet ski… Can one bold kid really chase her dad all the way across the ocean, swapping vehicles as she goes? Buckle up for a wild, wind-in-your-hair adventure! This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC patterns in words like ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ’next,’ and ‘went.’

The Nitwit can’t stop sneezing! A-A-A-CHOO! His sneeze is so powerful that it spreads to his cat and his dog. Will the Nitwit ever feel better? And what will happen if everyone in the village catches his sneeze? Find out in this funny and silly story about a sneeze that just won’t quit!

When the rain starts falling on a sunny day, Brown Rabbit knows something is wrong. Can you hear the sad song drifting down with every raindrop? Who could be so heartbroken that even the clouds begin to cry? Bee, Bird, and Rabbit set off on a brave little journey to follow the music and find the one who needs them most - but will they be in time to help? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘wept,’ ‘wind,’ ‘mist,’ ‘held,’ and ‘fast.’

What happens when a teeny, tiny vine gets a little TOO much love? Ladybug is sure she can grow the most magnificent garden anyone has ever seen - but her new vine has big ideas of its own! It climbs, it twists, it gobbles up the shed, and soon it’s heading straight for the farm. Can anyone stop a vine that just won’t quit? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words like ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ‘went,’ and ‘dirt.’

Alex had one simple plan - finish the house, mine some diamonds, have a normal afternoon. So why is there a bed on the roof? And a pig in the cave? A chicken clucking in the dark, a fish jammed in a tree, a witch stuck to the ground - has the whole world gone wobbly, or is Alex’s Minecraft truly, completely broken? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘damp,’ ‘dark,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ and ‘went.’

Jill walked into town with nothing but a cow, a frown, and empty pockets - raiders had snatched every last speck of her gold! But what happens when she knocks on the door of the mysterious Dr. Can Do? Can a clever builder with a hammer and a grin really hide treasure so deep that no raider will ever find it? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘felt,’ ‘gold,’ ‘kept,’ ’task,’ and ‘kind.’

Pat the cat has no home, but he doesn’t mind one bit - he has a cosy tree, singing birds, and a kind family next door who always leaves out food. But what happens when the family packs their suitcases and drives away on holiday? With an open window and an empty tummy, could one clever cat resist sneaking inside for a tiny snack… or two… or ten? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘best,’ ‘fast,’ ‘milk,’ ‘went,’ and ‘find.’

Iron Golem has a speech ready, a friendly wave, and a very big heart - but has anyone in the village actually noticed him? He tries the cats. He tries the pigs. He even builds a wall tall enough to stop a sneaky skeleton. So why won’t anyone stop to listen, and could a lonely golem ever find someone who truly sees him? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘bold,’ ‘felt,’ ‘help,’ ’next,’ and ‘rest.’

When Big Fish gets tangled in a scary fishing net, brave Little Fish zooms off to find help - but who in the wide, wobbly ocean has teeth sharp enough to save the day? Will a sleepy sea turtle do the trick? What about a giant blue whale? Can Little Fish find a hero fast enough to rescue his very best friend? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘hold,’ ‘fast,’ ‘gasp,’ ‘help,’ and ‘best.’

Tip is having the worst day ever - zombies chased her, her farm flooded, and now she just wants to hide under the covers forever! But when Brat Cat peeks in with a bright red tulip and Fig Pig bursts through with glowing vines, will her grumpy mood survive all this cheer? Can two silly friends turn a terrible day around? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘felt,’ ‘went,’ ‘rest,’ ‘held,’ and ‘gift.’

What lurks in the middle of the misty pond? When Ken and his friend row out to explore, every shadow looks like trouble - a jagged shape with glowing eyes, a giant fish gliding below, and something with sharp teeth rising from the water! Can two brave paddlers make it back to land, or will the pond’s strange secrets catch them first? Grab an oar and find out! This decodable reader builds VCC and CVCC blends through words like ‘pond,’ ‘mist,’ ‘fast,’ ’land,’ and ’next.’

Dr. Can Do thinks he can fix anything in Canville - but what happens when a speedy ginger cat zooms past the farm and refuses to listen to a word he says? Can a doctor in a lab coat really outsmart a clever kitty? With a little help from Jill, a fishing rod, and a whole lot of patience, he’s about to learn that cats play by their own rules. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘farm,’ ‘help,’ and ‘went.’

Have you ever stared at a frog and wondered if he’s staring back? Tot loves a special game - looking at creatures big and small to see who might be looking back too! From a soft cat who winks to a bug that lands gently in her hand, Tot finds wonder everywhere. But when night falls and stars begin to twinkle, what might Tot discover looking down from the dark sky above? This decodable reader practises VCC and CVCC words like ‘fast,’ ‘finds,’ ‘hand,’ ‘soft,’ and ‘winks.’

Tim is a tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for adventure - if only one would turn up! When a bright blue button bounces past his feet, Tim sets off on a daring quest to find its owner. But can one tiny robot survive giant shoes, slobbery dogs, and a road as wide as a desert? A bouncy decodable adventure practising VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ’lift,’ ‘gift,’ ‘damp,’ and ‘mend.’

Don has found the perfect soft blue cap at the market - and he loves it more than anything! But what happens when a sudden gust of wind whisks it high into an elm tree? Don tries everything to get it back, but that night something magical catches his eye in the sky. Could the moon itself be the cap thief? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ‘kept,’ and ‘wind.’

Today is Min’s very first day of school, and her shiny new uniform is laid out on the bed - but has Min ever done up a button in her life? She dashes from Mummy to Daddy to Grandpa, Grandma, and big brother Tim, but everyone is far too busy to stop. Can one small girl tackle a tricky shirt all by herself? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ ‘kept,’ and ‘went.’

Where could a favourite yellow yo-yo disappear to? One little detective hunts high and low - dumping the toy box, shoving the armchair, even crawling behind the TV with dust bunnies in her hair! But when she steps outside for some fresh air, she spots something swinging in a big, happy circle on the hill. Could Grandma really be the sneaky thief? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘find,’ ‘hand,’ ‘hold,’ ‘kept,’ and ‘park.’

Cuckoo can soar higher than hawks and balance on the thinnest twig - but she has lost her “CUCKOO”! Where could a call go? Did it roll into the farm, tumble past the elm, or blow away on the wind? Poor damp Cuckoo has searched every leaf and stone, and now she feels so sad and lost. Will she ever sing again? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as “ask,” “elm,” “damp,” “felt,” and “wind.”

Kara has the biggest, best idea ever: a surprise birthday party for Pip! But what happens when a clever little puppy overhears the secret and decides he wants to help too? As Kara races into town for cake and candles, Pip sneaks out the back door to gather his pals. Who will surprise who when everyone meets at the front door? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words like ‘best,’ ‘fast,’ ‘help,’ ’next,’ and ‘went.’

Deep in a cool, green pond, Red loves looping, lunch, and his little pals - until something huge and toothy comes snapping out of the reeds! Can one small fish outswim a giant with row after row of sharp teeth? And when hiding isn’t enough, what wild, wonderful plan could possibly scare a Big Bad Fish away? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as “fast,” “help,” “bolt,” and “past.”

A quick bet, a bold shortcut, and a path that twists deeper into the trees - what could possibly go wrong? When the mist rolls in and the forest turns from friendly to strange, three brave kids find themselves somewhere they never meant to be. Will they find a way out before the night gets too dark? A cosy-scary adventure about friendship, courage, and sticking together. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘fast,’ ‘gasp,’ ‘held,’ ’lamp,’ and ‘romp.’

Rabbit thinks his cosy farm is the best place in the whole world - but what happens when Farmer heads off with a big basket, and a curious bunny hops in for the ride? When Rabbit tumbles out into the wild, he discovers new smells, a big red barn, and one very unfriendly dog! Will being an explorer turn out to be as easy as he hoped? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘farm,’ ‘fast,’ ‘past,’ and ‘romp.’

It’s Brat Cat’s birthday, and Fig Pig has lugged home a very peculiar, very ticking present. What could possibly be inside? When the box pops open to reveal an enormous pair of wings, Fig Pig swears flying is the simplest thing in the whole world - you just sprint, jump, and jump AGAIN off a terrifyingly tall cliff. But has Fig Pig remembered to teach Brat Cat every part of flying? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including “gift,” “fast,” “bold,” “land,” and “romp.”

Bold Sam is on a mission - he needs Netherite, and nothing is going to stop him! Can he dash past the pink rocks without getting distracted? Can he stand his ground when a big pig blocks his path? Deep in the hot, hard land, through mist and lava and tumbling rocks, Sam swings his pickaxe and hopes for treasure. But will he find enough before he gets lost? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘hard,’ ‘felt,’ and ’lost.’

Skel is a skeleton who wants one thing - a loyal, bone-loving dog. When he finds the perfect pup, everything seems wonderful, until the dog starts stealing his actual bones. His arms! His leg! His skull! Can Skel train his cheeky pup before he ends up as a pile on the floor? A decodable reader practising VCC/CVCC words such as ‘held,’ ‘fast,’ ‘felt,’ ‘kept,’ and ’next.’

What happens when an ambulance who dreams of speed finally meets a driver as wild as her dreams? Zooming past cars feels amazing at first, but when the road turns to dirt and things start to bump and rattle, is fast really better than careful? Join one shiny ambulance as she learns that her slow, steady driver might just be the best of all. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words like ‘fast,’ ‘bump,’ ‘held,’ ‘kind,’ and ‘best.’

Tina has so many chores to do every day, but all she wants is to play! When she hears someone singing her own song back to her in the cornfield, she discovers a magical elf who can do jobs in a flash. But what happens when the elf disappears? Will Tina find her new friend again, or will she have to do all her work alone?

Bird has waited three long weeks for her eggs to hatch, and today is the day! But when her tummy rumbles and she sneaks off the nest for just a quick snack, a big, curious dog comes sniffing around her hidden eggs. Can Bird get back in time? What will the dog do when the chicks start to hatch? And who will the tiny chicks call Mum? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ’nest,’ ‘fast,’ ‘felt,’ ‘help,’ and ‘went.’

Rob, Pam and Tim love causing mischief on the farm - until Dad’s magical mirror shows them three warty, green-skinned monsters staring right back! Can a fancy hat fix it? What about a super-speedy sprint, or the friendliest smile ever? The kids try everything to escape the horrible reflection, but the mirror keeps showing something nobody wants to see. What’s really going on? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘best,’ ‘gasp,’ ‘gold,’ and ‘kind.’

Kojo has a hard reading test coming up, and his stomach feels full of bees. But when he stares at his book and sounds out the very first word, something magical happens - the words leap right off the page! Can Kojo read his way to a whole crew of new friends? And what will spring to life next? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘felt,’ ‘silk,’ ’nest,’ and ‘went.’

Poor Tire is tired of spinning fast on the hot road and smashing into every hard rock! When he pops off at last, can he find somewhere he truly fits? He tries a truck, a bike, even yelps at a passing cart - but nothing feels right. Will Tire rest forever by a lonely elm, or could a boy with the best plan change everything? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as “fast,” “hard,” “lift,” and “went.”

Deep in a dark cave, Jill is hunting for diamonds - but what happens when the ground vanishes beneath her feet? Can a bold miner in a dented suit fight off groaning zombies, a glowing enchanted sword, and even a bouncing baby zombie leaping through the flames? With her pickaxe gripped tight and her juice flying, Jill is in for the wildest night of her life. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ‘camp,’ ‘dark,’ ‘fast,’ and ‘gold.’

Diya has a secret - she knows more about butterflies than anyone in her whole school! But she’s too shy to share a single fact. Then, on a class trip to the park, a tiny caterpillar, a landing butterfly, and a brand-new friend might just change everything. Can Diya finally find her voice among the fluttering wings? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘and,’ ’lifts,’ ‘damp,’ ‘held,’ and ‘pink.’

When a real, wild ocelot creeps onto the farm with its hungry eyes fixed on the hens, brave little Meow knows she has to act fast - but how can one small orange cat scare off a big jungle cat? Can a clever plan and a wobbly scarecrow save the day? Find out in this cosy, giggle-filled adventure about a cat who refuses to let anything slip past her. This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘bold,’ ‘bonk,’ and ‘past.’

Pam is SURE she is a tree, and trees don’t take naps - not ever! Can a girl with leafy green hair really outrun bedtime? Watch Pam zoom past the elm, boss a whole row of trees, and hide in a bush so sneaky even the birds get a fright. But what happens when the path twists and Pam can’t find her way home? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ‘past,’ ‘rest,’ and ‘went.’

Fin loves her lake more than anything in the whole wide world - the cool shade, the smooth rocks, every little ripple. But what is that strange junk floating in the kelp? Who would dump rubbish in her beautiful home? Fin zooms through the water faster than a silver arrow to find the culprit and give them a piece of her mind! Can one small fish really save a whole lake? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘best,’ ‘junk,’ ‘help,’ and ‘went.’

Who is truly the best bird in the yard? Red Bird thinks she is. Yellow Bird whispers it from her hill. Orange Bird is too busy running to care, Green Bird has his crew, and Blue Bird zips by like a rocket! But when a huge gust of wind crashes through the sky, can six very different birds find a way to fly together? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘bold,’ ‘fast,’ ‘band,’ and ‘wind.’

Every day when the school bell rings, Mama Bear runs as fast as her paws can carry her - but somehow every other parent zooms past first! Poor Baby Bear is always the last one waiting in the empty schoolyard. Could a shiny red bike be the answer? And if a crocodile can ride one, can Mama Bear learn too? Wobble along and find out! This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘fast,’ ’last,’ ‘held,’ ‘help,’ and ‘went.’