Friendship Books for Kids

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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.’

Have you ever had a day so bad you just wanted to hide under the blanket? After an onslaught of zombies and a flooded farm, poor Tip has decided her bed is the only safe place left in the world. But when Brat Cat and Fig Pig come knocking with a red tulip and glowing vines, can they cheer her up? This decodable reader practises the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ‘distraught.’

Kip has somewhere very important to be today - but can one little hero make it across his neighbourhood when a mob of eight snapping crocs is blocking the path? With jaws wide open and hungry bellies rumbling, these crocs are ready for a Kip-sized snack! Can Kip leap, bound, and fly his way to safety before those teeth catch up? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’eighth,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ‘weightless.’

Have you ever wondered what might be hiding in the middle of a big, quiet lake? When Ken and his friend grab a boat and paddle out to explore, every shadow and shape starts to look a little spooky. Is that an evil devil with claws? A giant fish? Or something even scarier rising from the water? Hold on tight and paddle faster! This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘paddling,’ ‘devil,’ ’little,’ ‘middle,’ and ’travel.’

Iron Golem has a speech ready, a friendly wave, and absolutely no one to talk to. The villagers ignore him, the cats yawn, and the pigs just burp. Could building the tallest wall in the neighbourhood finally get someone to notice him? And when the sun goes down and the skeletons creep close, who will stand watch beside a lonely golem? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ sound in words like ’eight,’ ‘weigh,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ’neighbour.’

Red made himself a big promise: walk through the whole noisy town without covering his ears, not even once. But with honking cars, zooming scooters, and drills rattling the road, can one small guy really keep his cool? And will he ever spot his friend’s bright red cap bobbing through the crowd? Join Red on a brave, bumpy, ear-splitting adventure! This decodable reader practises the augh phonogram in words such as ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’laughter,’ and ‘onslaught.’

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.’

What makes a best pal truly special? The Girl thinks being best pals with Hedgehog is the simplest thing in the world - they scribble rainbows, share ice cream right down the middle, and giggle at nothing at all. But what happens when school feels jumbled up, or when a splashy afternoon turns into a silly squabble? Can a pancake really say sorry better than words? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘gentle,’ ‘giggle,’ ‘sparkle,’ ‘purple,’ and ‘marvel.’

Tim is a tiny tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for BIG adventures. So when a lost blue button bounces past his feet, off he marches to find its owner! But can one little robot dodge giant sneakers, slobbery dogs, and splashing cars without getting squashed along the way? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘puddle,’ ‘scramble,’ ‘wobbled,’ and ‘simple.’