Bookbot Decodable Books: oi, oy

When a tall, glowy-eyed enderman appears outside Fig Pig’s window, his small voice trembles - but can a curious pig really march into a dark cave to ask a creepy stranger what’s wrong? Why do endermen steal blocks, and where do they take them? As Fig Pig watches one cradle a block like a favourite treasure, he starts to wonder if the scary noise hides a much sadder secret. This decodable reader practises the oi/oy sound through words like ‘boy,’ ‘join,’ ‘point,’ ’toy,’ and ‘oink.’

One enormous elephant. One little red cart. And one very stuck situation! Can Roy budge the elephant, or will he find something even better along the way? From red hens and whooshing bubbles to giant ants and dancing spiders, Roy counts his way through the wildest day ever - but what happens when he reaches ten? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram through words like ‘choice,’ ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toy.’

Pa tells the best bedtime tales in the world - but is tonight’s story just a tall tale, or something more? Meet a girl made of air who nobody can see, until one brave boy picks up a paintbrush and changes everything. Will she finally be noticed? And when the lamp clicks off and the door creaks open on its own… who’s really there? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ‘voice.’

Anansi loves figs, but a swarm of angry hornets has claimed the whole tree, and no one in the village dares go near. Can one clever little spider outsmart a whole buzzing swarm without a single sting? With a drum, a whisper, and a lot of nerve, Anansi sets his plan in motion. Will his sneaky trick actually work? This book practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with lesson words like ‘boy’, ‘coin’, ‘ploy’, ’toil’, and ‘join’.

Jill needs ancient debris - and the only place to find it is the Nether! Will she join the Mage and Doc on a wild trip through a portal of swirling light? The Mage grins with joy at the thought of riding big beasts across bubbling lava, but Jill has a better idea. Can clever bridges spoil the danger before it ruins the whole quest? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ‘choice,’ and ‘coils.’

Deep in the steamy jungle, where moist soil meets twisting vines, there lives a giant red flower named Rafa - and oh, does she have a smell! The roses say her spots spoil the view. The butterflies zoom right past without a glance. So why is Rafa still grinning with joy, puffing up her petals and calling out in her happiest voice? Could stinky really be special? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words such as ‘joy,’ ‘voice,’ ‘moist,’ ‘spoil,’ and ‘point.’

Red made a promise: he’ll walk all the way through town without covering his ears, not even once. But with honking cars, rumbling drills, and scooters zipping past, can one small boy really keep that promise? And when the noise gets too big and the streets all look the same, how will Red ever find his friend in the crowd? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ ‘voice,’ and ‘choice.’

Kaggen the Mantis can conjure moonlight and magic, but he cannot make fire, and only the proud Ostrich has it, hidden away beneath one wing he never spreads. How can a tiny insect outwit a giant bird who guards his secret so closely? What clever trap might a sour-plum tree help him set? Watch a small trickster chase a very big prize. This story practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘joy’, ‘voice’, ‘ploy’, ‘coy’, and ‘points’.

The whole camp shivers in the cold Karoo dark, and only Old Tortoise has fire, buried under a flat rock he guards all day. When a ‘boy’ named Kato finds his baby sister sick with cold, he begs Tortoise for a single coal. But Tortoise won’t share a thing. Could two little stones striking sparks in the dust hold the answer, and can Kato keep a flame alive? A warm tale of courage and ‘joy’. This Bookbot level practises the /ɔɪ/ sound in words like ‘boy’, ‘joy’, ‘soil’, ’noise’, and ’toy’.

Foiled again? When Hyena discovers a giant honeycomb hidden in a fever tree, she guards it fiercely and tells no one. But sly Jackal has been watching from behind a termite mound, and his hungry belly wants a share. Can a clever trick outsmart a bigger, stronger rival? Will greed be Hyena’s downfall? This Bookbot book practises the /oɪ/ sound with words like ‘ploy’, ‘voice’, ‘coy’, ‘joy’, and ‘foiled’.

Beat it with a good heart and a feast appears from nowhere, but when a greedy merchant steals the Oba’s magic drum and runs north with it, who will chase him down? Ten year old Remi knows the drum’s secret, and only a giving heart can call the food to come. Can she reach it before the thief ruins everything? This Bookbot level practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘joy’, ‘voice’, ’noise’, ‘point’, and ‘spoil’.

Ting the mouse sneaks into houses to read books - but his little brother Tang would rather eat them! Can Ting teach Tang to love reading before the sleeping cat wakes up? And what happens when one tiny sneeze shakes the whole house? Grab a book, tiptoe quietly, and find out if two small mice can outsmart one very big cat. This decodable reader practises oi/oy words such as ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ ‘hoist,’ and ‘choice.’

Zom has a BIG plan - he’s going to open a milk bar and make piles of coins! Brown cows, white cows, even a pink one… but why should every bucket taste the same? With a sweet block here and a gold flask there, Zom stirs up milk in every colour. But when three curious boys step up for a sip, will his wildest creation win them over - or send them running? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boys,’ ‘coins,’ ‘joy,’ and ‘spoiled.’

When the wind snatches Don’s brand-new blue cap and sends it sailing high into a tree, his whole day is ruined. Can a boy get his cap back when it’s stuck way out of reach? And what happens that night, when the moon rises big and silver above his window wearing something very familiar on top? A warm, funny tale about letting go and finding joy in surprising places. This decodable reader practises the ‘oi/oy’ sound in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joy,’ ‘spoil,’ and ‘foils.’

In the Ituri forest, there is no drum, so the nights are far too quiet. A boy named Boma hears music in everything, and he wants to learn from Elephant, who guards the great drum and will not share. What could Boma possibly offer that a mighty Elephant cannot find herself? Could a clever trade fill the forest with song again? This Bookbot level practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘joy’, ‘boy’, ‘join’, ’noise’, and ‘voices’.

Bones lie scattered by the rocky hills, and Fisi the greedy hyena trots up with his nose lifting in pure ‘joy’. But when a strange ‘voice’ echoes back from a dark crack in the rocks, Fisi decides a generous rock spirit is granting him the ‘spoils’. Will he ever learn what “enough” means before it is too late? This Bookbot level practises one-syllable words with the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sound, featuring ’noise’, ‘hoist’, and ‘point’.

Under the finest marula tree in Shona country, greedy baboons have claimed every last fruit for themselves and pelt anyone who dares come close. Then along hops tiny Tsuro the Hare with a woven bag, a borrowed drum, and a mischievous grin. How could something so small outwit a whole troop of bullies? What secret is hidden in that bag, and will his clever gamble win the tree back for everyone? This story practises the /ɔɪ/ sound in words like ‘soil’, ‘ploy’, ‘point’, ‘foiled’, and ’noise’.

Bingo has the best job in the village, a warm spot by the fire and a fat bone every night. So why would a dog with everything go chasing a smell into the dark forest? When Bingo leaves his cosy spot behind, someone else might just move in. Will he ever win back what he gave away? This Bookbot level practises the /oi/ and /oy/ sound with lesson words like ‘joy’, ‘point’, ‘coiled’, ‘voice’ and ‘spoiled’.

Hare can smell the sweet berries across the wide river, but Old Crocodile guards every crossing and has not lost an argument in forty years. How can one small, clever hare outwit a whole river full of proud, snapping crocodiles? When reasoning fails, Hare hatches a daring ‘ploy’ to trick them into a line and cross to the other side. Will his plan work, or be ‘foiled’ at the last moment? This Bookbot level practises the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sounds with words like ‘join’, ’noise’, and ‘joy’.

Back then, Crocodile lived on the dry land, proud and always watching. But the great dry season cracks his thick skin, and soon he can barely hunt or walk. When kind little Roy leaves a fresh, moist reed by his snout, a secret plan begins to form. Will proud Crocodile swallow that pride and slip into the cool river before it is too late? This story practises the /ɔɪ/ sound in words like ‘coy’, ‘moist’, ‘join’, ‘joy’, and ‘coils’.

The Magic Pumpkin is a warm tale of kindness by the Zambezi. When Thandiwe frees a shy pangolin from a fishing net, it rewards her with a magical pumpkin and one simple rule: take only what you need. But greedy Auntie Nomsa wants a magic pumpkin too. What happens when she decides the rule is not for her? Will her garden overflow with wonder or with trouble? This Bookbot level practises the /ɔɪ/ sound in words like ‘joy’, ’noise’, ‘boil’, ‘points’, and ‘spoil’.

What happens when a grumpy pet spider decides the farm is too boring and squeezes out the barn window for a midnight adventure? Starfang thinks the wild world is all tasty petals and sweet berries - until glowing red eyes appear deep in a cave! Can his best friend Bones track him down before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joy,’ ‘moist,’ ’noise,’ and ‘voice.’

Dr Can Do is sure he knows every stone and flower in Canville - so when a stranger rides in claiming there are secret caves hidden right beneath the town, Dr Can Do simply laughs. But what if the stranger is telling the truth? What could be waiting down those dark, twisting stairs, deep below the quiet little square? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy sound in words such as ‘voice,’ ‘join,’ ‘moist,’ ‘boils,’ and ‘coins.’

Jack has a new pet cat named Meow, and he wants to be the best cat owner ever! But what toys does Meow like? What food will she eat? Meow just stares with those big round eyes and gives nothing away. Can Jack crack the mystery of one very picky kitty before she turns up her nose at every snack in the forest? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joins,’ ’toils,’ and ‘joy.’

The Lion has cornered the Jackal, and only a clever trick can save him now. Can quick thinking and a well chosen boulder outwit a hungry king? When the ground itself seems ready to crumble, will Jackal’s daring plan give him the last laugh, or land him in the Lion’s jaws? Read on to find out! This Bookbot book practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘ploy’, ‘hoist’, ‘coy’, ‘join’, and ‘points’.

Cheetah is the fastest animal on the whole veld, and he never lets anyone forget it. So when slow old Tortoise says he can win a race across three kilometres of open ground, everyone bursts out laughing. But is Tortoise really joking? What clever plan could give a slow animal a chance against the quickest runner around? Little readers will cheer to find out. This Bookbot story practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘join’, ‘joy’, ‘voice’, ’noise’, and ‘points’.

Boy or girl, who would you trust? Wanjikũ is the cleverest girl on the green ridge, until a charming stranger arrives who only appears at dusk and always eats with his back turned. Should she believe her little brother when he warns her that something about this man is terribly wrong? What waits across the dark valley when the stranger finally turns around? This gripping folktale practises the /ɔɪ/ sound in words like ‘coils’, ‘joins’, ’noise’, ‘voice’, and ‘joy’.

Rooster is the fastest bird on the farm - or so he thinks! When he spots a tiny mouse nibbling a seed, he puffs out his chest and gets ready for the greatest catch in farm history. But what happens when the mouse darts away? And who is that very big, very loud, very ANGRY creature waiting in the yard? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram with words like ‘boy,’ ‘foiled,’ ‘joins,’ and ’noise.’

Diane loves tossing trash - until one morning a stinky cloud of rubbish hovers right over her bed! Flies buzz, wrappers stick to her hair, and a curious rat is her only friend. Can Diane outrun her own mess, or is there another way to clear the air? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy sound in words like ‘joy,’ ‘coins,’ ‘foil,’ ’noise,’ and ‘voice.’

When Ben calls his cat for dinner, not a whisker stirs - so where has she gone? Following paw prints through the soil, Ben finds his cat perched like a queen on a huge pile of junk. Then the pile BLINKS. Then it WALKS. Can Ben rescue one very happy cat from a rubbish-munching monster that just keeps growing? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words such as ‘soil,’ ‘coin,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toys.’

Jack leaps into the sea with a shout of joy - until the fish start vanishing! Who is the huge shape lurking in the deep? When a gang of honking, hissing lotls zooms up from the dark, Jack, Zom and Skel bolt for shore. They need someone brave, someone who never flinches. Could Mer be the answer? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy sound in words such as ‘joy,’ ‘join,’ ‘choice,’ ‘foil,’ and ‘ploy.’

Joy has been counting down the days, and today is finally the day her cousin Roy is coming to stay! Can she really show him the best day ever? From the golden grain fields to a slippery catch in the stream, and a warm, crispy snack that makes their eyes go wide, this is a day packed with surprises - but what will turn out to be the very best part? This decodable reader practises oi/oy words such as ‘joy,’ ‘hoist,’ ’noise,’ ‘moist,’ and ‘voice.’

The monster came from the hills, hungry and dark, swallowing the village one soul at a time. When brave little Kwezi decides the only way to beat it is from the inside, can a boy with a breathing tube, a handful of sticks, and one small flame outsmart a creature that eats everything? Will his daring plan spark rescue, or ruin? A tense, triumphant tale of courage against the odds. This book practises the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘boy’, ‘join’, ’noise’, ‘boils’, and ‘joy’.

Ned has a tall tower and a big dream - he wants to be a wizard! But first, he needs a spell desk, and that means facing a cave full of bubbling lava. Can a brave boy with a pail of water really turn fiery lava into the hardest rock in the world? And what magical thing will he make next? Join Ned for a hissing, splashing adventure! This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boy,’ ‘joy,’ ‘boils,’ ‘choice,’ and ‘spoil.’