Friendship Books for Kids

Kalulu the hare is small, but is small always the same as weak? When mighty Nzou the elephant charges through the plain, driving every other animal off the last green meadow and bellowing that he alone remembers every river, who would dare challenge him? Watch a clever hare propose a contest that a giant cannot win by strength alone. Can wit succeed where muscle rules? This Bookbot Level G story practises the soft ‘g’ sound with words like ‘huge’, ‘charges’, ‘gentle’, ’edge’, and ‘village’.

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.’

Fish has decided he is done being a fish. Swimming is boring, bubbles are boring, and being wet all the time feels deeply unfair! So when a grinning cat by the shore claims to be his biggest fan, Fish can hardly believe his luck. But is this cat really the friend he’s been hoping for, or is something fishy going on? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, including “dislike,” “misfit,” “pretend,” “return,” and “unsure.”

Red loves three things: swimming, looping, and lunch in his cool, cool pond. But what happens when Big Bad Fish comes gliding out of the dark, with rows of sharp teeth and a creepy little light on his head? Can one tiny fish and his nervous pals outsmart a giant with snapping jaws? Red has a really big idea - but will it work? This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phenomenal,’ ‘phantom,’ ‘phew,’ and ’triumphant.’

When the barn window is left open just a crack, Starfang the spider slips out for a wild adventure in the forest. At first the world is full of tasty flowers and juicy berries - but what happens when a nest of cave-spider bruisers comes creeping after him? Can Bones the farm dog pick up the trail and track down his missing friend before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juicy,’ ‘pursuit,’ and ‘suits.’

Pip’s first birthday is tomorrow, and Kara has the most exciting plan ever - a surprise party with cake, balloons, and every single one of his favourite things! But what happens when a clever little puppy peeks around the doorway and hears every word? Can Kara still pull off a surprise when Pip has plans of his own? This decodable reader practises suffixes through words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘cheerful,’ ‘proudly,’ and ‘softly.’

Bee is lost - completely, hopelessly lost! Luckily, a giant elephant says she’s great at finding things (she once found a peanut, after all). But is a bird’s nest really home for a bee? What about a dark cave full of glowing eyes? Can this unlikely duo stumble through the chaos and find where Bee truly belongs before someone else gets lost too? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘giant,’ ‘quiet,’ ’neon,’ ‘duo,’ and ‘riot.’

Deep in the rainforest, a careless Elephant is so big he thinks nothing small could ever matter to him. But when his heavy foot crushes tiny Pili’s nest, the little weaver bird refuses to stay silent. What can one small bird do against the largest creature in the forest? Could three clever friends teach a giant to look down? This Bookbot level practises the ‘aw’ and ‘au’ sounds with lesson words like ’lawn’, ‘bawl’, ‘dawn’, ‘pause’, and ‘fault’.

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.’

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’.