Children's Books for 3rd Graders

The town is hot, the crowds are loud, and gnats are buzzing right in Brat Cat’s ears - can she find a quiet place before her whiskers snap? Deep in a peaceful wood, she spots the perfect clearing and dreams up a cosy little hut. But will Fig Pig and Tip help her build it just right? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘gnats,’ ‘gnash,’ ‘sign,’ ‘design,’ and ‘aligned.’

Hantu is the biggest, boldest ghost in all of Indonesia, and scaring villagers is his favourite job. Lions whimper! Strongmen squeal! Guards drop their guns and flee! But when Hantu creeps into a tiny house to frighten one small, sleeping mouse, will the terror of the night finally meet someone too brave to shake? This decodable reader practises the ‘gh’ phonogram in words like ‘ghost,’ ’night,’ ‘fight,’ and ’thought.’

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.’

When a shaggy, rumbly troll comes creeping out of the woods, little Nib keeps right on spinning her red wool - but what is she really planning? Can a ball of yarn and a very clever girl outwit a hungry troll big enough to snap a tree? And when her brothers spot a thin red thread winding into the forest, will they follow it in time? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ’though,’ ’thought,’ ‘rough,’ and ’enough.’

What do you do when every bird on the farm has a crown except you? On a sunny holiday visit, one determined child admires Rooster’s bright red comb, Peacock’s feathery fan, and Heron’s elegant plume - but none of them will share! Could there be another way to wear a crown that is just right? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ phonogram in words such as ‘suits,’ ’nuisance,’ ‘fluid,’ ‘pursuit,’ and ‘suitable.’

My two villagers wandered off again - and this time, the river swept them straight into a dark cave! What happens when something green and groaning lurches out of the shadows? Can I brew a cure in time, or will my silly neighbours be zombies forever? I only have ingredients for one try, so I’d better not mess this up! This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ sound in words like ’eight,’ ’neighbours,’ ‘outweighed,’ and ’eighty.’

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.’

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.’

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.’

One sunny morning, a chicken wanders into the pen - and Fig Pig, Tip, and Brat Cat can’t believe their luck. Fresh eggs every day! But when a sneaky fox darts under the fence and snatches a chicken right off the ground, can the three friends catch her before she disappears for good? Who will outsmart who? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘bruised,’ ‘cruise,’ and ‘pursuit.’