Bookbot Decodable Books: wr

Meet a clever cat who knows exactly whose house this really is. Sure, the humans think they own the place - but are they right? From cosy naps and sneaky mice to muddy dogs and a cheeky boy next door, this proud kitty has opinions about everything. Will the people ever figure out who is really in charge? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ phonogram in words such as ‘wrap,’ ‘wreck,’ ‘wriggling,’ and ‘wrong.’

Anansi the spider has a plan. The great fig tree drips with sweet fruit, but a swarm of hornets has claimed every last one, stinging anyone who dares come close. How can one small spider outwit a whole angry swarm and win back the figs for his hungry village? With a ‘wry’ grin and a clever trick, Anansi sets to work, while the hornets buzz with ‘wrath’ at his whispered words. This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrapped’, ‘wrangle’, and ‘wriggled’.

Gran says they’re making the best coconut bars in the whole world - from scratch. But what does “from scratch” actually mean? Climbing trees? Cranking wheels until your wrists ache? Wrestling stubborn husks that refuse to budge? With every crack, thunk, and stir, the kitchen fills with the sweetest smell ever - but will Gran ever say the magic words: “We are done”? A decodable reader practising the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrestled,’ ‘wriggle,’ and ‘wrists.’

Dr Can Do has built the grandest windmill ever - but who would want to wreck such a masterpiece? When morning comes, the sails lie smashed across the field, and there’s not a cloud in sight to blame. Was it a freak storm, a clumsy golem, or something far sneakier creeping through the dark? Can Dr Can Do catch the culprit before his beautiful tower is ruined again? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wrapped,’ ‘wreck,’ ‘wrestle,’ and ‘wry.’

Spring has sprung, and Bug has a fizzy, buzzy, can’t-sit-still feeling in her belly - she wants to SING! But what happens when Duck only sings in the rain, Frog’s song has forty-seven verses, and Big Bird’s trill nearly blows Bug’s antennae off? Can one tiny bug find a song that’s truly her own, and maybe bring all her friends together too? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wrong,’ and ‘wry.’

Jack is stuck in the grumpiest funk ever, and nothing - not sunshine, not flowers, not even a perfectly nice butterfly - can shake him out of it. But when his pals Skel and Zom drag him into a bamboo forest, they spot something big, furry, and black-and-white munching in the grass. Can a hungry panda mum, a cake-crazed baby, and one enormous sneeze do what no friend has managed? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wrestled,’ and ‘wry.’

Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and his tools are crammed so tight he can barely squeeze through the door! With a shiny new axe, a know-it-all book full of advice, and a whole hill of trees to chop, can Ned finally build the proper house of his dreams? Or will something go wrong along the way? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrote,’ and ‘handwritten.’

The river has stopped flowing, the crops are wilting, and no one will speak the name of what sleeps in the deepest pool. When nine-year-old Nomsa discovers that something ancient was taken from the water, can she find a way to make right what was done, even when a broken thing cannot simply be mended? Will the river ever run again? A gentle tale of courage and respect. This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrong’, ‘wrinkled’, ‘wriggles’, and ‘wrists’.

Before there were stars, the Kalahari sky was a black, empty bowl, and the dark was said to be too wide to cross. So when little Sena’s brother wanders off into the night and cannot find his way back to the fire, what can one brave girl possibly do? Could a handful of glowing embers light the whole sky? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ sound making /r/, with lesson words ‘wren’, ‘wrist’, ‘wreck’, and ‘wrings’.

One cold season, the rain drowns every campfire and the forest people shiver through long, dark nights. Only selfish Old Chimp keeps a living flame, high on his ridge, and he shares it with nobody. Can a small, quiet boy named Kele outsmart fire itself and carry warmth back home? This story is retold for Bookbot readers who are practising the ‘wr’ sound, with lesson words like ‘wraps’, ‘wren’, ‘songwriter’, ‘wriggling’, and ‘wrathful’.

Chui the leopard is the most magnificent animal on the savanna, or so he believes. But when his plain gold coat shines against the bush and scares off every meal, what is a hungry hunter to do? Could the answer lie with an old painter and her pots of clay? This warm tale shows that what you truly are may be more than it seems. Level WR practises the ‘wr’ sound with lesson words like ‘wriggle’, ‘wrist’, ‘wrinkled’, ‘wretched’, and ‘wrong’.

Deep in an old forest lives Oro Igbo, a serious spirit who keeps careful accounts of all that hunters take and promise. When young Ayo wanders into the sacred grove by accident, will he remember the rule his father taught him? And when he later meets a greedy hunter who does the forest ‘wrong’, what will the watchful trees decide? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ phonogram in words like ‘wrapped’, ‘wrinkled’, ‘wrens’, and ‘wry’.

Bop has been waiting for the Bantengan parade all year, and he’s determined to learn every single dance move before he gets there. But when he tries to twist his wrists and strike a pose like Big Brother, everything goes wrong! His legs wriggle, his arms flap, and he tumbles straight into the bushes. Can Bop find a way to make his feet finally listen? This decodable reader focuses on the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrists,’ ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrong,’ and ‘wraps.’

When the Moon fades to nothing and stays away, the nights over the hills turn black and the crops grow pale. Who will climb the high peaks to carry the people’s thanks to the sky, and what will the Moon say to a small hare who braves the crossing? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ spelling for the /r/ sound with words like ‘wren’, ‘wrinkled’, ‘wriggled’, ‘wrung’, and ‘wrenched’.

Lekimani has dreamed of becoming a moran, a Maasai warrior, his whole life. But tonight a lion is circling the cattle camp, the real warriors are a day away, and every face is full of fear. When Lekimani volunteers to keep watch alone, armed only with a staff and his voice, can one boy really stand between a hungry lion and his herd? And what happens when he hears a second cough in the dark? This Bookbot level practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrestle’, ‘wrath’, ‘wriggles’ and ‘wrist’.

Zom has a handwritten list, a rumbly tummy, and one big goal: catch the tastiest seafood in the ocean. But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or knock on a turtle’s shell? When Zom dives deeper than he’s ever gone before, he stumbles upon something shimmering and strange beneath the waves. What could possibly be down there? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wreck,’ ‘wrestle,’ and ‘wrong.’

The village bell is clanging, pillagers are swarming the hill, and Brat Cat’s wrist is trembling on her sword. Can one brave cat, two loyal wolves, and a grumpy iron golem really hold back wave after wave of raiders? And what happens when a snorting, tusked Ravager comes crashing through the trees with wrath in its eyes? You won’t believe who saves the day! This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wrath,’ ‘wreak,’ and ‘wrong.’

Meg is the best vet in the whole forest, and today her most important jar of medicine is nearly empty! Can she trek deep into the woods, cross slippery rocks, and gather the rare herb she needs? And what will she do when a scratchy monkey, a hurt bird, and one very hungry little fawn all cross her path? This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wraps,’ ‘wriggles,’ ‘wrist,’ and ‘write.’

When Max brags he can race to the river and back before dinner, his friends follow him straight into a forest shortcut that isn’t really a shortcut at all. Mist curls around the trees, something cracks in the bushes, and suddenly the dark has sounds in it. Will climbing an old elm tree keep them safe? And who on earth is calling their names? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrenched,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wristwatch.’

Kofi is a clever young goat with a brain quicker than her hooves, and one evening she wanders too far from the village. When Fisi the Hyena blocks every path with his sly, ‘wry’ grin, how can a small goat outsmart a hungry hunter three times her size? And when Fisi’s own trick goes ‘wrong’, what will Kofi choose to do? This Bookbot book practises the ‘wr’ sound with words like ‘wriggle’, ‘wrap’, and ‘wrestles’.

Tal has one simple job: walk the calf home before dark. Easy, right? But when his friends call him over for a game, the rope slips from his wrist - and soon that stubborn calf won’t budge an inch! Can Tal tug, push, and pull his way back in time, or will something surprising save the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wrist,’ ‘wriggled,’ and ‘wrung.’

Sara loves the water more than anything, and dreams that her little stream might one day carry her all the way to the sea. But what happens when a tiny, bossy fish called Pixie bursts out of the weeds and promises her a gift beyond imagining? Could there really be a secret world hiding beneath the waves, and might Sara be the very first human to find it? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wriggled,’ ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrenched,’ and ‘wrinkled.’

What happens when Zom and Skel forget their one rule - check the door before bed? With monsters wriggling through every corner of their home, can two heroes, a brave pup, a glowing spider, and a pen full of very grumpy llamas wrangle the intruders back into the night? Get ready for chaos, courage, and a whole lot of llama spit! This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrangle,’ ‘wreckage,’ ‘wrath,’ and ‘handwritten.’