Bookbot Decodable Books: ck

Fred has a secret talent and a sneaky little game. He picks up his pencil, draws a circle, then another, then a big black shape - and dares you to guess what it is. Is it a frog? A duck? A drone with legs? Every time you shout an answer, Fred just grins and keeps going. Can you work out what Fred is drawing before he finishes? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘click,’ ‘stack,’ and ’trick.’

Two wandering villagers have drifted into a dark cave - and something green and groaning is waiting inside! Can a brave hero brew the perfect potion in time? Will one quick throw be enough to save the day, or is it already too late for these poor villagers? Sneak into the shadows and find out! This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words like ’neck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘struck,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘wreck.’

Can a wobbly little duck really beat a whole flock of sleek racing birds? Girl says yes - her duck is the fastest in town! But when Boy laughs and the giggles start, Duck will have to prove everyone wrong. Can one small duck, one big race, and one brave girl pull off the trick of a lifetime? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘duck,’ ‘flock,’ ‘quick,’ ‘clock,’ and ’trick.’

The Nitwit has come down with a terrible case of the sneezes! Every time he goes ‘A… A… A… choo!’ something funny happens. First his cat catches it, then his dog starts sneezing too! But the silly Nitwit won’t go to bed - he just keeps standing on his mat, sniffling away. Will someone finally convince this stubborn fellow to rest and get better?

Poor Dr Can Do needs cactus for his amazing bone meal machine - but have you ever tried to pick up a prickly plant? OUCH! With a wobbly donkey, a torn lab coat, and blisters on every finger, can our clever inventor figure out a way to bring the spiky stack home without another painful jab? Join the adventure and find out! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘back,’ ‘click,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ and ’thick.’

What happens when Skel the skeleton gets tired of cleaning up after his messy housemates? When Zom and Jack refuse to lift a finger, the muck piles up thick and fast - and soon something starts scuttling in the shadows. Will the boys learn their lesson before the bugs take over the whole shack? A funny, creepy-crawly tale about mess, friendship, and pitching in. This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘brick,’ ‘muck,’ ‘snack,’ and ‘whack.’

Why is the rain so sad today? High in the sky, Beck’s flute is playing the loneliest song, and even the clouds can’t help crying along. Down in the garden, Bee, Bird, and two curious rabbits feel the drops on their noses and know something is wrong. Can a tiny team follow the music and find the girl behind the tears? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘back,’ ‘check,’ ‘flick,’ ’neck,’ and ’track.’

A red bed on the roof? A pig in a cave? A fish stuck inside a tree trunk? Something has gone very, very wrong in this Minecraft world, and nothing is where it should be! Can our blocky hero figure out what broke the game before his whole afternoon falls apart - or will the weirdness keep piling up, block by block? This cheerful decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘deck,’ ‘duck,’ ‘shock,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘quick.’

Deep in the misty swamp, a wooden shack sits high on stilts, hiding a witch, a black cat, and a mountain of glittering gold. Skel grips his bow tight while Bones sniffs the air, tail wagging like mad. Can a brave boy and his wiggly dog sneak past a witch’s potions and grab the treasure? Will Bones stick to the plan - or chase that cat? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘shack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘click,’ and ‘pluck.’

Jin has a shiny pen, and nobody - nobody - is allowed to touch it. But when Jin leaves the house, curious Rin sneaks straight to his desk and finds something small, black, and very mysterious stuck to the pen. What is it? Why does it grab bottle caps all on its own? And when the pen rolls somewhere it shouldn’t, can Rin’s new discovery save the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘ck’ sound in words like ‘black,’ ‘block,’ ‘click,’ ‘stuck,’ and ‘quick.’

Level: CK. Amahle’s family is having a run of bad luck, and when she goes to fix the broken bridge alone, she fails. But down in the river live gentle spirits who watch those who care for the water. What do they want her to see? Can one brave girl mend her family’s fortune, and will the river remember her kindness? Find out in this gentle tale from the Zulu hills. This story practises the /k/ sound with words like ’luck’, ‘muck’, ‘rock’, ‘stack’, and ‘back’.

In a village between two green hills lives Nomvula, a clever girl who can read a footprint the way others read a face. When a tall, unhurried stranger arrives to ask for her hand, she notices the odd little things nobody else does. Who is he really, and can she outwit him before it is too late? This Bookbot level practises the ‘ck’ sound with words like ’track’, ‘stick’, ‘quick’, ’lock’, and ‘black’.

Deep beneath the village, past tunnels of dirt and stone, a cavern glows with rivers of lava and towers of shimmering rock. Jill has brought Tom and the Mischievous Mage here for their very first mining lesson - but can they follow her most important rule? What happens when water meets lava, and why does everyone need a diamond pickaxe? This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words such as ‘stack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘block,’ ‘crack,’ and ‘snack.’

Long ago, all the world’s stories sat locked in a carved chest high in the sky, guarded by Nyame the Sky God. When clever Anansi the spider decides they should be his, the god names an impossible price: capture four dangerous creatures. Can one small spider outwit a python, a swarm, a leopard, and a fairy? Will his web hold enough clever schemes to win? This Bookbot level practises the ‘ck’ sound with words like ‘stuck’, ‘quick’, ’trick’, ‘back’, and ’luck’.

When Crab spots a strange red “plant” clinging to a rock, can he resist just one tiny pinch? And when things go terribly wrong down in the deep, who will swim to the rescue before the shadows close in? Dive into a bubbly reef adventure full of darting fish, curled seahorses, and one very pinchy little friend who just won’t learn! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘pick,’ ‘snack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘stuck.’

Mum Otter has a big day planned for her wiggly pack of pups - swimming, hiding, and finally, FISHING! But can four bouncy little otters stay still long enough to learn? What happens when they spot a net in the river, a snapping trap in the grass, and a crocodile with its jaws wide open? And will anyone actually catch a fish before lunch? This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words like ‘pack,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snack,’ ‘rock,’ and ’tricks.’

When Brat Cat spots a slick horse all alone in the glade, she thinks she’s found the perfect new pet for her farm - but what happens when lightning cracks and the horse turns out to be made of rattling white BONES? Can Brat Cat escape the bony fists chasing her through the thick black woods? Will her loyal pack of dogs reach her in time? This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words like ‘click,’ ‘crack,’ ‘knock,’ ‘quick,’ and ‘smack.’

Ned dug for three whole days to find one shiny gem - and just as he held it up, a sneaky zombie shoved him into the lava and stole it! Can Ned dodge exploding creepers, clattering skeletons, and a swarm of hungry spiders to get his diamond back? Will his worst day ever turn into his luckiest? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ’luck,’ ‘quick,’ ‘rock,’ ‘crack,’ and ‘stuck.’

Ahoy there! Can Fig Pig really sail the wide blue sea without a crew? He packs his ship with snacks, steps onto the deck, and sets off to find brave sailors to join him. But the fish just flick away, the polar bears stamp, and the swamp is full of muck and yuck! Will Fig Pig ever find the right crew? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘deck,’ ‘snacks,’ ‘quick,’ ’luck,’ and ’trick.’

The waterhole was cool and clear, shared by every animal on the plain, until huge Tembo the Elephant stomped up and claimed it all for himself. How could clever little Sungura the Hare stand up to someone so enormous? When the biggest animal refuses to share, what plan could a tiny hare possibly hatch? Read on to find out how brains can beat brawn! This Bookbot book practises the /k/ sound, with lesson words like ‘back’, ‘quick’, ‘rock’, ‘sticks’, and ’trick’.

Amahle keeps the finest garden in her village, and one morning she finds a green-and-gold snake resting on a warm stone at its edge. Is it a danger to her crops and the chickens, or something far more mysterious? When her brother grabs a rake and the village elders come knocking, will Amahle be brave enough to protect her strange visitor? This Bookbot book practises the /k/ sound with words like ‘rock’, ‘black’, ‘blocks’, ‘kicks’, and ’luck’.

Deep in the dark, twisty woods, Ned is hopelessly lost - and something bony is creeping closer through the trees! Can Ned dodge the skeleton’s arrows, find a hiding spot behind a thick trunk, and land one perfect shot before his luck runs out? What happens when a whole pack of grinning skeletons steps out of the shadows? A spooky, thrilling adventure for brave young readers! This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘stuck,’ ’thick,’ ‘pack,’ and ‘crack.’

The chick picks at rocks to check its luck. On a red hill sits a baobab tree older than the rocks and wiser than anyone in the village. When the well runs dry, can a small girl named Nuru get the grown ups to listen to a talking tree? Will they dig where she points, or trust the costly water boat instead? A story about sharp ears, stubborn courage, and where lost water really goes. This Bookbot level practises the /k/ sound with words like ‘rocks’, ‘picks’, ’luck’, ‘check’, and ‘kicks’.

Kofi is a clever little goat grazing far from her village when hungry Fisi the Hyena blocks her path home. Can a small goat outwit a big hyena? She spots a thin, fragile bridge across a deep gulley, but will crossing it be enough to escape those snapping jaws? This gentle, surprising tale rewards quick thinking and kindness alike. This Bookbot level practises the /k/ sound with words like ‘quick’, ‘sticks’, ‘stuck’, ‘crack’, and ‘black’.

When the rains stop and the hill streams fall quiet, brave Ineza climbs into the misty highlands to fetch water. Who is the amber-eyed old woman waiting by the ancient stones? And when her little brother vanishes into the dark ridges, will kindness guide her back? A warm tale of respect, courage, and quiet generosity. This Bookbot story practises the ‘ck’ sound with words like ‘rock’, ‘quick’, ’luck’, ‘back’, and ‘picks’.

When Dr. Can Do wanders into a village lit by smoky, dripping torches, his eye starts to twitch - could this be the perfect spot for his shiny new workshop? With a click of a switch, a whoosh of a minecart, and trick after trick up his sleeve, will the villagers think he’s a genius or completely out of his mind? This decodable reader focuses on the ck phonogram in words like ‘check,’ ‘click,’ ‘quick,’ ’track,’ and ‘shack.’

The Mage has a big, fizzy secret: his magic just will not sit still! What happens when he sneaks out for one tiny spell… then another… then another? Stone walls, prickly plants, bubbling lava, and a shack full of noisy chicks - can anyone stop him before Jill’s wolf Minx does? And who will clean up this wild, magical mess? This decodable reader practises the ck sound in words such as ’trick,’ ‘quick,’ ‘snuck,’ ‘chicks,’ and ‘stack.’

Ned wants to build the greatest gear ever, but the best stuff needs diamonds - and diamonds hide deep, deep down in the dark. Can Ned dodge the spiders skittering from every crack? Can he outsmart the rattling bones and cross a lake of bubbling lava without a single slip? With his trusty pickaxe and a very nervous Book, Ned is about to find out. This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words such as ‘pick,’ ‘stacks,’ ‘quick,’ ‘brick,’ and ‘check.’