Bookbot Decodable Books: 3+ syllables

Red, Yellow, and Blue Dinosaur have one colourful job: paint the whole grey neighbourhood! Red is bold and fiery, Yellow is sunny and giggly, and Blue has actually read the rulebook. Mix two colours and something magical happens - but what about that one big rule nobody is supposed to break? What could possibly happen if three silly dinosaurs mixed all three colours at once? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘beautiful,’ ‘dangerous,’ ‘incredible,’ and ‘wonderful.’

Pang the cicada has been picked to conduct the biggest concert of the year - and absolutely nothing can go wrong! But what happens when the choir sings the wrong notes, his stomach does somersaults, and raindrops start falling at a DRY season concert? Can one nervous little conductor save the show before everything falls apart? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘conductor,’ ‘cicada,’ ‘calendar,’ ‘caterpillar,’ and ‘magnificent.’

Anansi is caught, and Leopard means to eat him at dusk. But how does one small spider outwit a hungry leopard guarding the only way out? When Anansi finds a bundle of fiery pepper in the den, a clever idea begins to spin. Can a whisper about seasoning and a leopard’s proud reputation buy enough time to escape? This Bookbot book practises reading longer words of three or more syllables, like ‘unfortunate’, ‘reputation’, ‘magnificent’, and ‘satisfaction’.

ROAR! Did you know scientists can figure out what a dinosaur ate just by looking at its teeth? Or that T-rex might have had feathers and could be related to a chicken? Join one boastful T-rex as it meets long-necked giants, pack hunters, and gentle parents - and slowly discovers there is far more to dinosaurs than size and a big set of jaws. This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘dinosaurs,’ ‘incredible,’ ‘velociraptor,’ and ‘unfortunately.’

Dhegdheer the ogress has one giant ear that hears everything for miles, so when a girl named Asad wakes one afternoon to find her mother gone, how can she possibly sneak past a monster who catches every footstep? Asad follows the great footprints toward a cave full of frightened prisoners, but the danger is only beginning. Can a rattling seed pod and a clever plan outwit an ear that never sleeps? This Bookbot level practises reading longer words of three or more syllables, like ‘afternoon’, ‘dangerous’, ‘prisoners’, ‘suddenly’, and ‘immediately’.

All I wanted was a perfectly normal afternoon - finish my house, go mining, find some diamonds. Easy, right? So why is there a bed on my roof, a pig in my cave, and a fish stuck inside a tree? Something is absolutely, totally, ridiculously wrong with my Minecraft world today, and nobody seems to know how to fix it. Can I survive until tomorrow? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘congratulations,’ ’enormous,’ and ‘ridiculous.’

Jin’s shiny ink pen is strictly off-limits - the sign on his desk says so! But when Rin sneaks into his drawer one quiet afternoon, she finds a mysterious little black block that makes paper clips leap through the air. What could it possibly be? And when Jin’s precious pen rolls somewhere it absolutely shouldn’t, can Rin’s clever discovery save the day? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘mysterious,’ ‘caterpillar,’ and ‘discovery.’

Meet Internet Mascot, a googly-eyed globe who zips around a glowing web that wraps the whole planet! Want to know how a silly cat video can travel across the world in one second, or how a mountain-top photograph can reach every continent in minutes? From amazing animals to musical dance parties, this cheeky guide shows how to explore the web wisely - and kindly. This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘computer,’ ‘congratulations,’ ‘afternoon,’ and ‘incredible.’

When a fishing net suddenly traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, can tiny Little Fish find someone with teeth sharp enough to set him free? He races past a slow sea turtle, a gentle blue whale, and deeper still into the ocean, whispering to himself with every flick of his fins. Will he find help before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘delicious,’ ’embarrassed,’ and ‘definitely.’

When the last waterhole dries up, mighty Tembo the Elephant declares that water belongs only to the strong and races off to faraway rivers to prove it. But what does slow, patient Kobe the Tortoise notice in the cracked riverbed that everyone else has missed? Could a tiny creature really find water for every thirsty animal on the savanna before an elephant can? This gentle tale of wisdom over strength helps young readers practise 3+ syllable words like ‘afternoon’, ’enormous’, ‘suddenly’, ‘grandmother’, and ‘absolutely’.

The Tokoloshe is coming. In the dark of night, something small, wet, and very cheeky is tipping over pots, pinching toes, and terrorising a girl named Nomsa’s home. Can Nomsa outwit a water-sprite that cannot climb but keeps stealing her every plan? With one brick left and her little brother in danger, she must think fast and think smart. This Bookbot book practises reading longer words of three or more syllables, like ‘suddenly’, ‘absolutely’, ‘grandmother’, and ‘afternoon’.

Kalulu the Hare is the smallest animal in the whole woodland, and everybody keeps telling him he is too little to matter. So when the mighty Ngombe the Buffalo seizes the field everyone planted together, who could possibly challenge him? Kalulu can. With a clay pot of ash and a clever plan, this tiny hare dares a buffalo to a sunrise race. But how can small feet ever beat big hooves? This Bookbot book practises long words of three or more syllables, like ‘buffalo’, ’everybody’, ‘suddenly’, and ’together’.

Who wakes up the farm before the sun is even awake? Who guards the gate at midnight, carries tiny scrolls across the sky, or weaves a nest fit for a palace? From busy bees and humble earthworms to patient camels crossing the desert, every creature has a job to do - and some jobs are quieter than others. Can you guess which worker has the hardest job of all? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘magnificent,’ ‘dependable,’ ‘remarkable,’ and ‘diligently.’

Have you ever lost something really special and hunted for it everywhere? When a favourite yellow yo-yo goes missing, one determined kid becomes a detective on a mission - dumping out toy boxes, crawling behind the television, and picking dust bunnies from their hair. But who could have taken it, and where on earth could it be? Get ready for a surprise you won’t see coming! This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘detective,’ ‘suddenly,’ ‘remember,’ and ‘ridiculous.’

Sungura the Hare has the quickest wits on the savanna, and he is not shy about saying so. But when a hungry leopard with spots on his shadow decides the little hare is exactly the right size for breakfast, can cleverness really beat claws and speed? What daring plan could a small creature dream up when a great hunter is closing in? Race along to find out. This Bookbot level practises words of three or more syllables, like ‘absolutely’, ‘adventurous’, ‘delicious’, and ‘accidentally’.

The town’s talking drum speaks across distances, but what happens when eleven year old Temi, its greatest young master, overhears a secret plot against the palace one quiet morning? With danger closing in and a traitor at the gate, can she send a warning without giving herself away, using nothing but the beats beneath her fingers? Will anyone across town truly be listening? This Bookbot story practises words of three or more syllables like ‘afternoon’, ‘suddenly’, ‘difficult’, ‘important’, and ‘remarkable’.

Deep in Maasai country, a bold and hungry hyena named Olkiama has a clever plan to steal the cattle tonight. But inside the fence waits Aisha, just eight years old and keeping watch for the very first time. Can one small girl with a lantern and a handful of pebbles outsmart a determined thief in the dark? What will she do when she hears something moving by the east fence? This Bookbot book practises longer words of three or more syllables, with ‘something’, ‘suddenly’, ‘silently’, and ‘absolutely’.

The Jackal and the Elephant have both come to the same waterhole on a scorching afternoon, but Elephant is enormous and Jackal is tiny, so who could possibly win a battle over water? When Jackal cannot fight, cannot run, and cannot flatter his way past, how will one small, clever animal outwit a giant who thinks size is everything? Find out what happens beside the old marula tree! This Bookbot book practises long words like ‘afternoon’, ’enormous’, ‘absolutely’, and ’embarrassment’.

Poor Caterpillar has lost his favourite shoe, and with so many feet to cover, one bare foot just will not do! Was it stolen? Did it wiggle away on its own? He asks Frog, Grasshopper, and Crab for help, but every shoe they offer is wrong in a new and wobbly way. Will he ever find the perfect fit? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as “caterpillar,” “yesterday,” “fortunately,” and “butterfly.”

Jill has twelve bones and a big plan - tame a wolf from the glade! But this cheeky little white wolf keeps snatching bones and bolting into the trees. Can Jill outsmart a wolf who seems to be playing her own game? Will there be any bones left by sundown, or will she walk home empty-handed? This decodable reader builds confidence with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘caterpillar,’ ’eleven,’ and ‘honestly.’

Blue Train loves racing under the stars faster than anything in the world - but what happens when he zooms so far that he doesn’t know the way home? Lost among scowling trees and staring at a purple elephant, can a boy with a flute help him find his courage again? A heartwarming adventure about being brave even when you’re scared. This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as “elephant,” “dangerous,” “terrified,” and “everywhere.”

Long ago on the southern African plains, Zebra was plain white and absolutely proud of it. But when a cruel dry season swallows every pool, only one waterhole remains, and a fierce Baboon guards it with fire and snapping teeth. How can a plain white horse outwit such a bully? And what happens on the afternoon Zebra finally makes his stand? This Bookbot level practises three or more syllables, with words like ‘absolutely’, ‘afternoon’, ‘finally’, ‘desperate’, and ‘reflection’.

It’s the hottest afternoon of the summer, and Gilly the goat is absolutely miserable. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and shade fit for a goat is nowhere to be found! But when Gilly spots a family building a real house in town, a wild idea starts fizzing in her brain. Could a goat actually build her own shelter? This decodable reader gives kids practice with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘miserable,’ ‘congratulations,’ and ‘particular.’