Bookbot Decodable Books: Soft c

Tom the Baker makes the best pumpkin pies in all of Canville - at least, that’s what he says! But when sneaky creepers sneak past the golems and blow his beloved bakery sky-high, Tom is ready to pack up his pies and leave for good. Can Dr Can Do and the villagers come up with a plan to save the day? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘face,’ ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ and ‘magnificent.’

Zom steps outside one morning and freezes - his farm is covered in cake! The next day, coal. The day after that, eggs everywhere. Who keeps filling the farm with strange surprises overnight? Jack certainly finds it hilarious, but he swears it isn’t him. Even after Zom stands guard all night, the pranks keep coming. Can Skel finally catch the culprit before the whole farm falls apart? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ‘slice,’ ‘races,’ ‘mercy,’ and ‘advance.’

Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster zone - redstone dust everywhere, contraptions piled high, and is that a chicken clucking under the repeaters? When he finally decides to tidy up, he spots mountains of extra stone and deepslate that simply have to go. But will a sensible inventor carry it outside, or will Dr. Can Do build something wildly clever instead? This decodable reader practises soft c in words such as ‘place,’ ‘space,’ ‘decides,’ ’notices,’ and ’excellent.’

Jill needs ancient debris to craft a shiny new pickaxe - but the only place to find it is the Nether, a fiery world full of lava and strange fire-walking creatures! Can the Mage really build a portal to take them there? Would you dare ride a Strider across bubbling lava, or would you build a bridge instead? What waits on the other side? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘certainly,’ ‘place,’ ‘since,’ and ‘recited.’

Ned has landed in a brand new place, and night is coming fast! With the help of a floating, talking magic book, he must chop trees, craft planks, and build a shed before the sun goes down. But what happens when Ned gets distracted by a pretty sunset and forgets the most important part of any shelter? Can he finish in time once the groaning begins? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ’nice,’ ‘once,’ and ‘voice.’

When Amahle’s family hits a run of bad luck and the flood washes away the bridge to market, she sets out to fix it herself. But the river is watching. What happens when two shining figures rise from the water at sunset, and can one determined girl accept the strange task they point her toward? This Bookbot level practises soft ‘c’ words like ‘once’, ‘since’, ’notice’, ‘peace’, and ‘silence’.

The homework assignment of a lifetime: catch a real insect and study it up close! But when Kim picks the fastest bug in the playground, can two kids really outsmart a dragonfly that darts at lightning pace? Every time they get close, it zips away like it notices their every move. What clever trick might finally work? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘centre,’ ‘circle,’ ’notice,’ and ‘silence.’

Kobi the white buffalo calf has the biggest job of his life: leading the New Year parade through the glowing city. Abi has promised to stay by his side every single second - but what happens when the crowds get loud, the lanterns get bright, and the scent of hot rice and spices drifts from the food stalls? Can one small boy keep one nervous calf calm? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘celebration,’ ‘city,’ ‘crescent,’ ‘scent,’ and ‘voice.’

Rex is the bounciest, zoomiest dog on the whole street - and the moment Benny opens the door, WHOOSH, Rex is gone! Can Benny catch him before Rex chases a flyaway umbrella over every hill and hedge in town? And what happens when Uncle Bruce zips by on his scooter with a warm, delicious surprise? Race along to find out! This decodable reader practises the soft c phonogram in words like ‘race,’ ’nice,’ ‘chance,’ ‘place,’ and ’twice.’

The Hare and the Moon are the very best of friends, yet every night the Moon shines far away across the dark sky. What happens when the Hare decides he simply must sit right beside her? Will leaping to the top of a hill or building a tall tower ever carry him close enough? And when clouds swallow the Moon whole, has he lost his dearest friend forever? A gentle tale about friendship, patience, and quiet wonder. This Bookbot book practises soft ‘c’ words like ‘once’, ‘face’, ‘race’, ‘chance’, and ‘silence’.

The smell of a rich man’s lamb stew drifts over a stone wall, and poor Habtamu breathes it in with pure joy on his face. But can a smell really be stolen? When his greedy neighbour drags him to court, all Habtamu has is three coins and the plain truth. What clever verdict will the quiet old judge deliver, and who will find real justice at last? This Bookbot level practises the soft ‘c’ /s/ sound with words like ‘face’, ’nice’, ‘once’, ‘grace’ and ‘justice’.

Tsuro the Hare is quick, clever, and far too curious to sit still while the Creator hands out secret gifts. But what happens when a little hare listens at a door he was told to leave alone? When the rock cracks and he tumbles inside, will Tsuro ever wish he had waited his turn? A warm, funny folktale about listening, patience, and learning when to keep quiet. This Bookbot book practises soft ‘c’ words like ‘once’, ’notice’, ‘silence’, ‘peace’, and ‘chance’.

Dr Can Do’s furnace is always hungry, and the coal is nearly gone! Luckily, Jill has a bright idea - why not build a machine that grows and cuts bamboo all by itself? But just as the clever contraption is ready, a cheeky chicken hops right on top and starts pecking at the red stone. Can anything keep this feathery escape artist away? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words such as ‘face,’ ‘fence,’ ‘piece,’ and ’nice.’

Bea has one simple plan: fly through the garden and pick her ONE favourite flower. Easy, right? But with bouncing bees pointing every which way, roses hiding in fancy corners, and daisies wearing lace collars like tiny suns, how can anyone decide? Every bloom feels like the best one - until the next one appears. Will Bea ever make up her mind? This decodable reader practises the soft c in words like ‘cinch,’ ‘centre,’ ‘circled,’ ‘decide,’ and ‘face.’

Far from the city, in a cabin where fireflies dance in the darkness, a boy named Cam has a good little lamp that glows beside him as he reads in peace. But what happens when bright electric lights arrive at his fence? Will Cam forget the quiet flame that once lit up his face? And when a fierce storm strikes, who will break the silence of the dark? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘circle,’ ‘place,’ and ‘peaceful.’

Meet Ambulance - a shiny truck who was born to go FAST! But Mr. Chow, her kind driver, takes it slow and steady through every street. When a new paramedic swaggers in, grinning and ready to fly, Ambulance finally gets her wish for speed. But will zooming through town be everything she dreamed? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘ambulance,’ ‘city,’ ‘race,’ and ‘bounce.’

Zom is tired of the quiet stone room while Skel is off hunting, so he decides to become a farmer! He builds a lovely planter, scoops up every seed he can find, and plants them in neat little rows. But what happens when wild chickens come stomping through? And horses? And sheep, cows, and pigs? Can Zom possibly save his garden - or will he end up with something far stranger? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘celery,’ ‘circus,’ ‘advice,’ and ’excellent.’

Skel the skeleton has everything a hunter needs - a crossbow, sturdy boots, and a fine set of bones from toe to skull. But something is missing! What could be better than a brave, loyal pup by his side? Skel is certain it’s an excellent choice… until his new dog Bones takes a hungry liking to, well, his bones. Can Skel train his mischievous pup before he falls to pieces? This decodable reader practises the soft c in words like ‘certain,’ ‘choice,’ ‘decided,’ ‘place,’ and ’nice.’

Ned has built a house, a wheat field, and a sturdy fence - but is wheat really all he can grow? When he stumbles across a field of strange orange things poking up like stubby pencils, he carries a carrot home and races the sunset. But who is that sneaky pink shadow following close behind? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘fence,’ ’nice,’ ‘face,’ and ‘certainly.’

When Dr. Can Do marches into a village lit by smoky, drippy torches, he’s certain he has the answer to all their problems. But will the villagers trust his shiny new workshop on the hill? What happens when he flicks that mysterious switch on the wall? And can a man with a donkey, a grin, and a head full of wild ideas really change the face of this little village forever? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘ceiling,’ ‘chance,’ ’noticed,’ and ‘magnificent.’

The street fair’s noodle-eating contest is finally here, and there’s no way anyone can out-slurp our hero - right? But when sneaky Tim shows up cracking his knuckles, the race is on to practice harder, faster, and slurpier than ever. Can a mountain of rice noodles and a secret training plan be enough to beat him? Or has our champ bitten off more than they can chew? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘city,’ ‘race,’ ‘pencil,’ ‘bounce,’ and ‘place.’

Spot is the world’s greatest finder of things - lost socks, buried bones, even cheese that rolls under the fridge! So when he loses his girl Jane at the busy zoo, how hard can it be to track her down? But why does every clue lead him to the wrong animal? Can a very confused dog sniff out his best friend before the zoo swallows him whole? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘face,’ ‘race,’ ’nice,’ and ’entrance.’

What happens when a sticky orange ice block meets a whole market full of fancy things to touch? Grace had the best day ever at the city market - she danced to flute music, spotted lace skirts, and hugged a crying boy. But her fingers got stickier and stickier, and every single thing she touched seemed to notice! Can she make it home without causing more trouble? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘city,’ ‘ice,’ ‘juice,’ and ‘fancy.’