Bookbot Decodable Books: si

Skel has a list of chores longer than his arm, and he’s far too busy for rest. But when night falls and glowing green eyes appear in the sky, can a tired skeleton outrun a hungry phantom? Will Bones and Jack reach him in time, or has Skel’s no-sleep adventure finally gone too far? This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ’treasure,’ ‘decision,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘pleasure.’

Step into the shady world of Minecraft forests, where oak and birch trees pack tight and the floor stays cool and dim. Can Alex keep her wits about her when thick leaves block her view and mobs lurk behind every trunk? Why is wood the most treasured thing in the game, and what happens when too many trees fall? Gather provisions, spot rare dark oaks, and help replant a greener world. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ ‘unusual,’ and ‘decision.’

When Jack hears an explosion like thunder, he races out to find an iron golem stomping in circles in his field, clutching a tiny flower. Why is this mighty guardian stuck going nowhere? And how could one small farm boy possibly move a creature made of solid metal? Jack will need every clever, questionable, probably-terrible plan he can think up to help his new friend find a real home. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ‘decision,’ ’explosion,’ ‘confusion,’ and ’treasure.’

Tip has a vision: he’s going to write the greatest village blog ever! But what happens when a little mouse reporter tries to interview a stone mason swinging sharp tools, a cartographer who draws with perfect precision, and an armourer forging something shiny? Will Tip keep his casual cool, or will one gleaming treasure change his plans entirely? Can a blank notebook still become the best story of the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘si’ making /zh/ sound in words like ‘vision,’ ‘decision,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘occasion.’

When a mysterious new Mage moves in next door, strange things start happening all over the village. Why is Jill’s chicken walking upside down? Why are her sheep flashing rainbow colours, and what has the Mage done to her diamond pickaxe? Jill tries to keep her composure, but this unusually cheeky neighbour is going to be a real handful! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ‘casual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘unusual,’ and ‘composure.’

A dry season grips the enkang, and the river has turned to dust. When a girl named Entito finds a lost hornbill chick on the ridge, will one small act of care be enough to make the sky listen? As the cattle grow thirsty and a strange still cloud caps the great mountain, Entito must face the fierce red Enkai and a hard choice. Will the rain ever come? This Bookbot level practises the /ʒ/ sound in ’treasure’, ‘occasion’, ‘decision’, ‘measures’, and ‘pleasure’.

Ina won’t eat, and a boy who notices what everyone else walks past has just spent his shoe money to set her free. What happens when Kola sings the song he has kept only for the open air? As his shadow flickers with wings, will he make the choice his grandmother leaves entirely to him? This Bookbot book practises the ’s’ /ʒ/ sound in words like ‘casually’, ‘decision’, ‘unusual’, and ‘measured’.

Jack loves playing with Bones and Starfang, but they aren’t really his pets. He wants an animal of his very own! While walking through a snowy land, Jack discovers an adorable polar bear cub all alone on the ice. The friendly cub comes right up to chat with him, and Jack feels an instant connection. But then a terrible smell fills the air and something BIG is coming. What will Jack do when he discovers who the cub really belongs to?

Long ago, the Ituri forest was quiet in the wrong way, for there was no drum and no music at all. Elephant owned the only drum, and she would not share it with anyone. So when young Boma, a boy who hears music in everything, longs to learn to play, what could he possibly offer a giant who already has all she needs? Can a clever trade turn one drum into a gift for the whole forest? This story practises the /ʒ/ sound in ‘pleasure’, ’treasure’, ‘decision’, ‘occasion’, and ‘casually’.

Kofi is fifteen and the best tracker in his village, or so he says. Sharp of vision, he sets out to hunt Nkosi, the great silverback gorilla no one dares approach. But when a rotted vine snaps and his bow is lost, who becomes the hunter now? As Kofi lies trapped and afraid, a huge shadow falls over him. This gentle, surprising tale practises the /ʒ/ sound in words like ‘vision’, ‘confusion’, ‘decision’, ‘composure’, and ‘unusual’.

Before the first cattle came, the savanna lay silent and Naisula heard only the wind. What is the strange braided rope she finds trailing down from the clouds, and what could be resting on the far end? When the fibres begin to fray and the last calf is still climbing down, can one girl remember what her grandmother taught her in time? A warm, brave tale of courage and heritage. This Bookbot book practises the /ʒ/ sound in words like ’treasure’, ‘measure’, ‘decision’, ‘closure’, and ‘unusual’.

At the edge of the great forest lives Agbe, a heavy old ram who has never run from anything and does not plan to start now. So when a hungry, clever leopard named Ekun creeps close and growls his very best growl, why does Agbe barely lift his head from the grass? Can a calm face and two curved horns really turn a hunter into the hunted? This Bookbot level practises the /ʒ/ sound with ‘usually’, ‘composure’, ‘measured’, ‘occasions’ and ‘pleasure’.

On a sunny granite hill grows the sweetest marula tree, until a troop of greedy baboons claims it all for themselves. When tiny Tsuro the Hare offers to help, everyone laughs. How could a creature the size of your knee outwit twelve bullies? What secret is hidden in his little grass bag, and why does he carry a drum? This warm African trickster tale is a Bookbot Level SI reader, practising the /ʒ/ sound in words like ‘pleasure’, ‘decision’, ’treasure’, ‘composure’ and ‘measured’.

When the great dry season leaves only one well in the village, greedy Bouki decides to sit on top of it and charge for every drop. But can a clever girl named Aissatou find a way to outsmart him before the whole village goes thirsty? What secret does the old cracked stone hold? This story practises the /ʒ/ sound in words like ‘casually’, ‘measuring’, ‘pleasure’, ’treasure’, and ‘closure’.

High in a sunny tree, Mother Crow sings to the whole neighbourhood - but her three hungry chicks need breakfast right now! Can she spot something tasty from the sky? When she sees a lady strolling by with a basket full of silver fish, Mother Crow makes a bold decision. But two rival crows have spotted the prize too, and they want it just as badly! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘precision.’

Lion is hungrier than ever, and when he catches clever Jackal by the tail, one swipe of his mighty paw could end everything. How can a small, trembling trickster outwit the King of the veld? With nothing but bold words and a teetering boulder, Jackal spins a daring plan, but will Lion see through the trick before it is too late? A witty African folktale about wit beating brawn. This Bookbot story practises the /ʒ/ sound in words like ‘confusion’, ‘measure’, ‘occasion’, and ‘vision’.

In the land of a thousand hills, where mist clings to the ridges, young Ineza climbs to fetch water and meets a strange old woman with amber eyes. When a small act of kindness is offered without a second thought, what will the ancient spirits remember? And when Ineza’s little brother vanishes into the dark hills, who will help her find him? This Bookbot level practises the /ʒ/ sound with words like ’treasure’, ‘measure’, ‘pleasure’, ‘decision’, and ‘visions’.

When Shawn falls asleep with a brand new box of pencils, something magical stirs in the dark. Can a nervous red pencil be brave enough to colour his very first page? And what happens when the pencils decide to pick up themselves and draw while Shawn is snoozing? Tiptoe into a night full of shadows, giggles, and bursts of bright, beautiful colour. This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ’treasure,’ ‘pleasure,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘unusual.’

Giraffe promised Mum he wouldn’t do anything silly - but when the sun beats down and makes her droop, he makes a very silly decision indeed. What happens when a hungry giraffe swallows the sun whole? Can Bear, floating in his pond with dreams of bread, turn this glowing, rumbly disaster into something wonderful? This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like “decision,” “explosion,” “confusion,” and “vision.”

Rooster has spotted a mouse in his farmyard, and he’s certain this will be the greatest catch in farm history! But what happens when Mouse zips away in a flash and vanishes into a haystack? And whose angry WOOF is that behind the bushes? Can Rooster outrun a very big, very loud, very toothy problem? Feathers will fly in this farmyard chase! This decodable reader practises the ‘si’ making /zh/ sound in words like ‘confusion,’ ‘decision,’ ’treasure,’ and ‘vision.’

What happens when one curious cat climbs the tallest tree in the yard and flatly refuses to come down? A simple rescue soon turns into a broken ladder, a screaming baby, a kitchen-raiding monkey, and a very hungry dog with a nose for trouble. Can anyone possibly convince the teacher that every single wild word of this story is true? This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words such as ‘occasion,’ ‘confusion,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘unusual.’

Ned and The Book are off on another adventure, and this time they’re heading deep into a dark, echoing cave. What could possibly be hiding in the shadows? Why does The Book keep grinning like that? And when a massive pit blocks the path, will Ned have the courage to build a bridge across - without looking down at what’s waiting below? This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘vision,’ ‘decision,’ ’explosion,’ and ‘unusual.’

Biscuit the cat never misses dinner - so why isn’t he coming when Deb calls? Following him across the yard, Deb discovers a deep hole in the dirt and something very unexpected hiding inside. Can she keep her surprise guest safe from a curious cat? And when the bucket tips over, will Deb catch the tiny escapees before they vanish into the sand? This decodable reader practises the si making /zh/ sound in words like ‘unusual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘pleasure.’

Every morning, Pip watches Mum leave for work - and every morning, Pip has a plan. What happens when a clever little dog decides the fence is NOT going to stop her? Will she meet her friends, find something musical next door, and still make it home before Mum? Get ready for jumps, giggles, and one very innocent smile! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’evasion,’ ‘illusion,’ ’treasure,’ and ‘unusual.’