Funny Books for Kids

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.’

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.’

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.’

Pat the cat has no home, but he naps in a lovely tree and the Jones family leaves food out for him daily. So when they pack their suitcases and drive away, what will a hungry cat do? That night, Pat sneaks softly through an open window and finds a fridge full of treats - but can one small cat really eat everything? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words such as ‘quickly,’ ‘blissful,’ ‘fatter,’ and ‘friendship.’

What happens when Zom spots a rainbow rabbit hopping in the grass - and discovers it gives rainbow milk? With a bucket, a recipe, and a head full of big ideas, he decides to bake the most dazzling cake pops the villagers have ever seen. But will his sparkly treats be the hit he dreams of, or will things get a little messy? Join Zom for a silly, sugary adventure! This decodable reader focuses on the ‘kn’ sound in words such as ‘knelt,’ ‘kneads,’ ‘knocks,’ and ‘knew.’

Zom the zombie has eaten brains for breakfast, lunch, and dinner his whole life - and he is SICK of it! Today he’s taking action and becoming a CHEF. But what on earth will he find to cook with in a muddy old field? A green egg? Mouldy wheat? Bug-covered sugar? Can Zom really turn this gross pile into something worth eating? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘action,’ ‘precious,’ ‘suspicion,’ and ‘satisfaction.’

Hen has five precious eggs in her cosy nest, and she is determined to be the best mum in the whole wide world. But what happens when the shells start to tap and crack? Can Hen keep up with five wiggly, giggly chicks who will not sit still for a single second? Settle in for a warm, funny farmyard adventure. This decodable reader practises the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phew,’ ‘photograph,’ ’telephone,’ and ‘phenomenal.’

Rex is the bounciest, zoomiest dog on the whole street - and the moment Benny opens the door, WHOOSH, Rex is gone! Can Benny catch him before Rex chases a flyaway umbrella over every hill and hedge in town? And what happens when Uncle Bruce zips by on his scooter with a warm, delicious surprise? Race along to find out! This decodable reader practises the soft c phonogram in words like ‘race,’ ’nice,’ ‘chance,’ ‘place,’ and ’twice.’

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?

Ting the mouse loves books more than cheese - but his little brother Tang loves to EAT them! When their mother assigns Ting the job of teaching Tang to read, can two tiny mice stay quiet enough to finish the lesson without waking the house cat? And what happens when one sneeze changes everything? A decodable reader practising the gn phonogram in words such as ‘assigned,’ ‘design,’ ‘gnawing,’ ‘sign,’ and ‘reign.’