Bookbot Decodable Books: igh
We believe every child deserves access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. These igh decodable books focus on three letters that work together as one long i sound, in high, sigh, night, light and bright. Most of the words belong to the ight family, so once children know one, they can read many more.
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Husks at Night
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wander across a sea of golden sand? Step into the Minecraft desert, where the sun blazes overhead and shimmering dunes stretch on forever. Where do husks and rabbits hide when the heat gets too fierce? What treasures lie buried beneath the sandstone, and what happens once the sun slips away? Discover a biome full of secrets waiting to be explored! This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ’night,’ and ‘sight.’
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Hands Off My Joke!
Dr Can Do has the world’s best Christmas joke saved up - but someone keeps stealing his punchlines! Will he finally get to deliver his grand finale at Christmas dinner, or will a sneaky joke thief beat him to it one more time? A warm, giggly family tale full of crackers, candles, and laughter around the table. This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ’light,’ ‘sight,’ ‘might,’ and ’tight.’
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Ouch! That Was My Leaf!
Spike is a little cactus looking for a friend. He tries asking trees and plants all around the garden if they want to be pals. Will Spike finally find someone who wants to be his friend? Join Spike on his exciting quest to discover friendship in the most unexpected places!
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Pests!
Skel keeps his brick house sparkling clean, but Zom and Jack would rather flop in the grass than lift a mop. When Skel finally marches out the door, the two slackers think they’ve won - no chores, no fuss, just sunshine and naps. But what happens when the muck piles up and strange little legs start skittering through the shadows? Can the pests be stopped? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘fight,’ ’night,’ and ‘might.’
The Net
Meet Internet Mascot - a round little globe with googly eyes, bouncy antenna, and BIG opinions about how amazing he is! Can he really send a silly cat video across the planet in one second? What happens when kids learn to search smartly, spot tricky websites, and share mountain-top photos with the whole world? From dance parties to diamond-raining planets, this cheeky guide shows the internet at its most brilliant - and its most careful. This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ‘sight,’ and ‘sky.’
The Big Sneeze
Jack is stuck in the grumpiest mood ever, frowning at flowers, butterflies, and even the sun itself. But what happens when his friends Skel and Zom drag him deep into a bamboo forest? Could a munching panda mum, a cake-loving baby, and one enormous, slime-splattered sneeze finally crack Jack’s sour face? Get ready for giggles, gasps, and the grossest surprise in the whole forest! This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘fright,’ ’night,’ and ‘sight.’
I Can See the Sea!
May has never seen the sea - not once, not even a little bit! So when her teacher Jack says he knows just the place to find it, her heart nearly leaps out of her chest. Can May climb high enough to spot the waves? What will she find at the top of the tallest hill? And could a surprise in Jack’s bag change everything? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ‘sight,’ and ’tight.’
My Nest Won't Stay!
Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - so what could possibly go wrong? When a bumping elephant sends her home tumbling, Bird tries again on a sturdy wall, but trouble finds her there too. Will she ever find a safe place to rest, high above the world? When a sky full of balloons drifts past her beak, Bird gets a wild, wonderful idea. This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ sound in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘high,’ and ‘sight.’
Out of Sight!
Where could a missing yo-yo possibly be? One little detective is on the case, armed with a magnifying glass and a whole lot of determination! She tips her toy box, empties every drawer, and even shoves the armchair across the room - but her favourite yellow yo-yo is nowhere to be found. Who could have taken it, and will she ever track it down? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ‘sight,’ ‘might,’ and ’tight.’
Hold On Tight!
When Cam closes his eyes after a long day, something magical happens - suddenly he’s floating, soaring past treetops and waving at birds! But what happens when an eagle warns him to hold on tight, and there’s nothing to hold on to? How high can one boy fly before the stars start to shake? Will Cam find his way back before morning? This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ’night,’ and ’tight.’
The Lion in Sight
The lion has cornered Kipkemoi and his herd, circling closer and closer, and no amount of shouting or stick-throwing will scare it off. How can one small boy outsmart a hungry lion when brute force only makes it yawn? Will clever really beat big before the herd scatters into the night? Read on to find out! This Bookbot story practises the ‘igh’ sound with words like ‘fright’, ‘sight’, ‘might’, ’night’, and ‘fight’.
Hyena Sniffs East and West
Why does Hyena laugh so loudly across the African veld at night? When two delicious smells pull him in opposite directions, greedy Hyena just can’t choose which feast to chase. But following his nose into the wild leads him somewhere he never expected. What surprise is waiting for him, and will he ever be the same again? Read on to find out how Hyena got his famous cackle! This Bookbot book practises the ‘igh’ sound in words like ‘right’, ‘high’, ‘sight’, ‘bright’, and ’night’.
Don't Tell Dr Can Do!
When a bored mage creates magical fireworks, Jill gets an exciting idea. She wants to build something special in her village - a beautiful town square with flowers, lights, and a grand celebration. But what will happen when everyone gathers together for the big party? Join Jill and her friends as they create something magical!
The Odd Egg
Zom and Skel spot a glowing egg humming softly beneath a tree - but what on earth could be inside? They try a hen, dive deep to ask the fish, and even hold it up to a soaring dragon, yet nobody claims it. Zom keeps begging to make an omelette, but Skel feels sure this strange egg matters. Will it ever hatch? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ’night,’ ‘sight,’ and ’tight.’
Flip, Toss, SPLAT!
Have you ever met a grandma who simply cannot stop juggling? Gran can toss anything - pans, spoons, pocket watches, even umbrellas - sending them spinning high through the air! But when a ripe mango goes SPLAT on the wrong head, Gran needs a new plan. Will bright juggling balls save the day, or is more mischief on the way? Watch Gran flip, toss, and twirl under the stars! This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ’night,’ and ’tight.’
Where's My Fire?!
Dragon is SO sure he’ll ace his big fire test that he skips practice and stuffs his face with cheese puffs instead. But when the big day comes, all he can puff out is grey smoke! Can a strange fuzzy creature with enormous sunglasses and a tiny red pepper save the day? And will Dragon ever make a flame bright enough to light up the night sky? This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ’light,’ ’night,’ and ‘plight.’
Art Day
When Dog knocks over a tin of bright yellow paint, a very grumpy Cat is NOT impressed - but what happens when red paint joins the chaos? Can two very messy pets outrun an angry artist? And when Pam’s blank canvas gets caught in the middle of their wild, paw-spattered chase, could this disaster somehow turn into something wonderful? This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘fight,’ ‘fright,’ and ‘sight.’
Sticky Hands!
What happens when Kim goes to the market with the stickiest orange fingers in town? She wants fairy floss, a blue toy bus, a sparkly yellow skirt, and shiny sunglasses - but her gloopy hands keep getting in the way! Will Kim learn to look without touching, or will sticky trouble follow her everywhere she goes? This decodable reader focuses on the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘sight,’ ’tight,’ and ‘might.’
Ned and The Bright Gems
Deep below the earth, Ned is hunting for sparkling diamonds to craft the greatest gear ever made - but what happens when the tunnels twist into cobwebs, glowing eyes, and rattling skeletons? Can Ned and The Book outsmart the spiders, cross a bubbling lake of lava, and chip that precious gem free? Every step takes them deeper into danger, and something is still watching from the shadows. This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘fight,’ ’night,’ and ‘might.’
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is igh a trigraph?
Igh is a trigraph, three letters that together make one sound, the long i in high and night. The g and h are silent, so children should read igh as a single chunk rather than trying to sound each letter. Spotting it quickly is the key skill at this level.
How do you know when to use igh?
Igh most often appears before a final t, as in night, fight and bright, and sometimes at the very end of a word, as in high, sigh and thigh. Long i has other spellings too, such as i_e in time, y in my and ie in pie, so there is no single rule. Reading many igh words helps children remember which ones use it, as our guide to orthographic mapping explains.
What are some igh words?
The biggest group is the ight family: light, night, right, might, sight, tight, fight, bright, flight and fright. A smaller set ends in igh, including high, sigh and thigh. Children can build ight words by swapping the first letter or two, which turns reading practice into a quick word game.
What are high-interest decodable books?
High-interest decodable books combine controlled phonics with stories and topics children genuinely want to read, such as funny mishaps, animals or adventures. They matter most for children who find reading hard or feel too old for simple texts. These igh decodable books aim for that mix, and our guide to engaging reluctant readers has more ideas for keeping practice appealing.