Bookbot Decodable Books: wh

Anansi finds a strange moss-covered rock deep in the forest, one that hums with something that isn’t quite sound and makes anyone who speaks to it fall fast asleep. Can a clever, greedy spider really trick every animal out of their dinner? And what happens when quiet little Bush Deer watches the whole scheme unfold? Young readers will love finding out. This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound with words like ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘whole’, ‘whizz’, and ‘whew’.

Alex has a shiny new fishing rod and she’s ready to race Steve to the water - but poor Steve has nothing to fish with! Where have all the sticks and string gone? Who took the whole lot? Steve hunts high and low, finding only cracked, frayed, barely-there rods that couldn’t catch a cold. Can he turn two broken rods into one lucky day? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whole.’

Ted is off to Ava’s party, white cane in hand, and he’s sure he knows the way. But when Kim rushes up worried he’ll get lost, can Ted really find the party using just smells, sounds, and his trusty cane? What happens when a huge puddle blocks the path, or a barking dog leaps out? Follow Ted and Kim on a clever, sniffy, surprising adventure across town. This decodable reader practises the wh sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘whiff,’ and ‘whole.’

Kate’s best socks are GONE! Vanished from their special little box without a trace. Who would take them? And what is that trail of pink scraps leading to Mum’s sewing room? Armed with her looking glass and two mismatched socks, Kate sets off to crack the case of her missing favourites. But when she bangs on Mum’s door, the surprise waiting inside is not at all what she expected! This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘which.’

When Jack and Ben fight over a toy, Mum sends them straight to bed - but what happens when Jack dreams up a giant elephant and zooms off across the plains without his little brother? What if Ben needs him? Can Jack reach his brother before it’s too late? Climb on and hold tight for a wild ride full of heart and hope! This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whizz,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whole.’

White light splits the sky, the cattle bolt for shelter, and every child in the valley knows the rule: when the storm comes, you run home. So why is Langa climbing toward the ridge instead? Somewhere in the thunder lives the Lightning Bird, and Langa carries one small, secret gift meant just for it. Will the great bird come, or break apart like every storm before it? This Bookbot book practises the ‘wh’ sound with words like ‘when’, ‘while’, ‘which’, ‘whips’, and ‘whole’.

Jill is back on the edge of the Nether, and the lava below is hotter and huger than ever! Can Doc’s whirring, clanking machine really build a stone bridge all the way across? And what happens when the blocks keep flying and nobody knows how to switch it off? Grab your pickaxe and run with Jill, Zed, and Doc on their wildest trek yet! This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whew,’ ‘whirs,’ and ‘whack.’

Zom the zombie is SICK of brains for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - so today he’s becoming a chef! But what does a zombie pick for ingredients? A green egg from a field, soggy wheat, sugar covered in bugs, and a pail of very lumpy old milk. Why on earth would anyone want to eat that? And what strange creation is Zom about to whip up on his crafting table? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘wheat,’ ‘why,’ and ‘whip.’

A new Mage has moved to Jill’s lane, and trouble has followed him right to her farm! Her hen is flipping upside down, her sheep have pink dots and extra horns, and now her pickaxe is glowing a strange white. Will Jill ever get a normal morning again? And can she stop the Mage before he meddles with everything she owns? This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram through words like ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whirs,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whose.’

Naru’s grandmother calls her “the girl of the stars.” So when the drought comes hard and the pans dry up, who will remember the old star that leads to hidden water? While the elders argue about which way to trek, can one small girl trust what her grandmother taught her, and watch the night sky alone? This warm Kalahari story practises the WH sound with words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘which’, ‘while’, and ‘who’.

Hyena has found the sweetest honeycomb on the whole dry veld, and she does not plan to share a single drop. But clever Jackal has been watching from behind a termite mound. Can a small, hungry trickster really outsmart a bigger, stronger foe? And what happens ‘when’ greed makes Hyena leave her treasure behind? This story practises the ‘wh’ sound with lesson words like ‘when’, ‘whole’, ‘what’, ‘where’, and ‘why’.

‘Whew, Ayo has walked into the sacred grove by mistake, and now a spirit of the living forest stands before him. Oro Igbo remembers everything a hunter takes and everything a hunter promises. Will Ayo say the right words aloud? Will he pass a test he never knew he was taking, and learn what the forest gives and takes back? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘which’, ‘while’, and ‘whole’.

What is the best thing in the whole wide world? Meg knows the answer: WHEELS! They whirl, they whir, they run the whole world - until one morning, every single wheel vanishes. Who took them? Where did they go? With a stubborn white goat by her side, Meg sets off to crack the mystery, and discovers a quieter world she never expected. Can she figure out who did it? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘wheel,’ ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘whirl.’

Zom has a BIG plan to get rich - he’s opening his very own milk bar! But why should every cow make the same milk? When the cow is brown, the milk tastes like chocolate. When the cow is white, it’s sweet vanilla. And the pink cow? Strawberry, of course! But what happens when Zom reveals his strangest flavour yet? Will the villagers dare to try it? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whirl.’

Ned has a pointy hat, a talking book, and big wizard dreams - but why does his next lesson involve chopping cane, crafting stacks of books, and battling mobs at dusk? What happens when the grumpy Book barks orders and Ned just keeps asking questions? Can a boy with a shiny sword and sore fingers really learn to spark real magic? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘why.’

What happens when Cam drifts off to sleep and suddenly feels lighter than air? Up, up he goes - past bushes, past birds, past an eagle and a plane all shouting the same warning: hold on tight! But hold on to what? Cam zooms higher and higher, whirling past clouds and rockets and even the stars themselves. Will he remember what he’s really holding on to? This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ and ‘whole.’

Whew, what a morning for Tiren! He is the smallest herd boy, and today all the older boys are sick. Can one small kid guide forty cattle across the dry plains to the watering hole? When a storm rolls in and a hungry hyena creeps out of the grass, what will he do with just his rod and a clear head? This story practises the ‘wh’ sound with lesson words like ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘why’, ‘while’, and ‘whew’.

The Hare and the Hyena stumble on a marula tree so sweet its fruit smells like a party. But Hyena has the loudest laugh, the strongest jaws, and a habit of gobbling every last bite. So how can clever Hare outwit a greedy neighbour twice his size? And what happens the night he leads her to a mysterious hollow log? Buzzing with mischief, this tale keeps you guessing to the last page. This Bookbot book practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what’, ‘whole’, ‘which’, ‘when’, and ‘whack’.

The whole grass belongs to everyone now, but first Kalulu must win an impossible memory contest against the proudest elephant on the Zambezi. Who can name the most rivers? What clever trick does a small hare have hidden up his sleeve? And when the floodwaters rise, will an old rival become an unlikely friend? Find out who wins the meadow and why. This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound with words like ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘who’, ‘which’, and ‘whole’.

On one riverbank, sweet wild berries wait just out of reach, and between Hare and that whole hillside lies a river ruled by Old Crocodile, who lets no one cross. How can a small, clever hare outsmart the biggest, meanest crocodile of them all, and finally taste those berries? Read on to find out! This Bookbot story practises the /wh/ sound in words like ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘which’, ‘whole’ and ‘why’.

Wasp is just buzzing along on a lovely morning when SNAP! - a hungry frog grabs her for breakfast. But wait, isn’t that a snake slithering up behind Frog? And what about the mongoose… and the eagle? When everyone is caught in one big dangling chain of trouble, can one tiny wasp really be braver than them all? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘whack,’ ‘whips,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whose.’

Jack loves his farm, but something is missing - where are all the bees, birds, and bats? When Jack hauls up a hive and flings seeds across the grass, the buzzing and chirping begins. But bats are tricky critters whose homes are hard to find. What can a clever scarecrow build to bring them in, and which spot will feel just right for a sleepy bat? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words such as ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘while,’ and ‘whose.’

The whole lake stirs, and a green hand rises with a gift wrapped in reeds. Who is Nyar Nam, the spirit of the lake? When a fierce storm traps Auma’s father far out on the churning water, the men on shore say nothing can be done. Can one brave girl and a strange feather calm the waves before it is too late? This Bookbot level practises the /w/ and /h/ sounds in words like ‘when’, ‘who’, ‘whole’, ‘while’, and ‘where’.

Whit the Mage has a BIG secret, and keeping it might just make him burst! Jill is planning a surprise bash for the whole village, complete with a shiny new name and sky-high whizz bangs - but only if Whit can zip his lips around Dr Can Do. Can a mischievous mage who loves to chatter actually stay quiet? And what happens when the lanterns glow and the crowd gathers? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whizz,’ and ‘whole.’

Girl is thirsty - the thirstiest she has ever been! But when she grabs her pail, only one tiny drop falls out. Where has all the water gone? The pump is dry, the tank is empty, and even the river has nothing left to give. Will Girl find a drink before she gives up? And why won’t that one little cloud do its job? This decodable reader focuses on the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where,’ and ‘while.’

Jill is heading into the glade with pockets full of bones and one bold plan - to tame a wolf of her very own! But what happens when a cheeky white wolf snatches her bones and bolts into the trees? Will Jill run out of patience before she runs out of snacks? And why does that wolf keep coming back? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘what,’ ‘why,’ ‘while,’ ‘white,’ and ‘whew.’

The fish are gone, the market is empty, and Tano is only eleven when his digging stick strikes something buried in the sand: an old drum with a strange rule carved into its base. Three beats to ask, one to say thank you, and only one wish a day. But what happens when a bigger boy grabs the drum and refuses to follow the rules? Can Tano set things right before the magic turns sour? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘whir’, and ‘whole’.

Long ago, the Sun and the Moon both blazed in the daytime sky, so bright that no one on earth could ever close their eyes and rest. But when the tired world begged for darkness, could the gentle Moon find a way to share the sky with her proud, burning brother? And what would it cost her to give the world its very first peaceful night? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound with words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘while’, and ‘whole’.

Jack’s mind just will not sit still! One second he is on the moon, the next he is a goat on a cliff, a mole in the dirt, or a fish chatting to a goldfish. Where will his daydreams take him next, and what could possibly be strong enough to pull him back? Follow Jack on a whooshing, wandering adventure full of surprises. This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘which,’ ‘whiff,’ and ‘whoosh.’

Sara loves to float in her cool, clear stream, dreaming of faraway seas. But what happens when a tiny, bossy fish bursts out of the weeds and begs her to follow? Where will the current carry her - and whose sparkling kingdom waits in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean? Could a girl from a little creek really become queen of the whole sea? This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram through words like ‘whales,’ ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘whole.’

Ned is SO bored - there is nothing, nothing, NOTHING to do in the whole entire world! But what happens when he climbs the tallest tree he can find and the branch goes CRACK? Can a clever book, a pile of squishy honey blocks, and one very big idea turn a bored boy into the bravest jumper around? Climb up, look down, and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘whack,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whizz.’

Ned the knight has found a deep, dark cave, and he’s sure there’s treasure inside. But when he cracks open a mysterious chest, what tumbles out isn’t gold at all - it’s a floppy leather saddle! Could a beautiful white horse be waiting just around the corner? And when Ned leaps on too fast, why does the horse send him flying? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘wheat,’ ‘where,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whizz.’

Jack has never caught a fish - not once! But when he casts his wobbly branch-rod off the dock, what on earth tugs back? Something green, something grumpy, something that is definitely NOT a fish. Could a pumpkin boy and a mermaid really become friends? And what happens when the sun starts sinking on their silly, splashy adventure? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words like ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whines,’ and ‘whale.’

When a monster comes down from the hills and swallows the village whole, brave young Kwezi knows that outside attacks do nothing. So what does a boy do when the only way to fight the darkness is from the inside? Armed with a breathing tube, a lighter, and a daring plan, Kwezi walks straight toward the beast. Can one small boy save everyone? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wh’ sound with lesson words like ‘when’, ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘whole’, and ‘who’.

Ned has a tall stone tower, a big book full of tips, and one tiny problem - he is not a wizard yet! Can a boy with a bucket really turn bubbling lava into the hardest stone in the world? And what happens when he whacks it with his shiny new pick? Join Ned on a steamy, sparky cave adventure full of drips, hisses, and surprises. This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘whew,’ ‘which,’ and ‘whisks.’