Decodable Books for Jolly Phonics Classrooms: Group 5, v /v/

Steve grips a vivid green emerald that freezes time itself, and every villager who sees it panics in an instant. He just wants a hot meal from the vast village market, but no one will trade with him now. What is this strange gem really doing to the world around him? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vivid’, ‘havoc’, ‘vast’, ‘vends’, ‘victim’.

Bam is sure his flute playing is beautiful, calming everyone nearby into sleepy yawns. But when he plays just a little louder to show off, the ground rumbles, dust falls, and something huge and ancient stirs beneath the bay. What has Bam’s music woken up? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘havoc’, ‘vivid’, ‘velvet’, ‘seven’.

Anansi the spider has a big, round belly, and he loves it more than anything. When he hears about a huge feast happening in seven villages all on the same day, he cannot bear to pick just one. So he comes up with a bold plan involving long cords tied to every village at once, but can he really be in seven places at the same time? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘avid’, ‘visits’, ‘havoc’, ‘vivid’.

A boy has spent his whole life underground, and today he finally crawls out of his cave into the sunlight, hoping to make a friend. But when he wanders into a village and accidentally breaks a bike with his giant hands, the children flee, leaving him alone in the yard, tears rolling like rain. Will anyone come back to find him? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘visit’, ‘vivid’, ‘cave’, ‘seven’.

Bug has vim, and she has a big feeling in her belly: she wants to sing! There’s just one problem: she has never sung a single note in her life. She visits Duck, Frog, and Big Bird to learn their songs, but none of them feel quite right, so what kind of song will Bug find for herself? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vim’, ‘visits’, ‘vivid’, ‘seven’, ‘vast’.

A girl is sure her wobbly, waddling duck is the fastest thing on two feet, even if nobody else believes it. Every morning before sunup, they sprint the hills together, training in secret for something big. When the Big Flock Race finally arrives, can her funny-looking duck really keep up with the sleek racing birds? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘revs’, ‘seven’, ‘velvet’, ‘vivid’.

Jill’s armour is cracked, her golden carrots are gone, and without them her next mining trip could be her last. Dr Can Do has a plan involving bone meal, a giant cactus, and absolutely no idea how prickly things are about to get. He packs no food, no water, and no armour. Can a lab coat and pure confidence really be enough to bring cactus home safely? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vim’, ‘invents’, ‘rivets’, ‘visit’.

It’s Ned’s birthday, and The Book has a big surprise waiting on the lawn. There’s just one catch: Ned has to make the gift himself, starting with cutting grain in the vast field. What could The Book possibly be planning? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘visit’, ‘avid’, ‘pivots’, ‘revs’.

Skel and a vivid, avid little dog named Bones are sneaking into a swamp witch’s hut to grab her hidden treasure. Bones is supposed to stay quiet, but he can’t resist chasing every strange sound he hears. Will his instincts wreck the whole plan before they even reach the gold? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘avid’, ‘vivid’, ‘divot’, ‘veer’, ‘vast’.

Tip has a brilliant plan: write the greatest blog ever about every job in the village. But every workshop she visits leaves her notebook blank, as she gets scared by stone chips, draws a map that looks like a potato, and falls in love with feathers, seeds, and a gleaming sword instead. Will Tip ever find her story? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘avid’, ‘divots’, ‘havoc’, ‘visit’, ‘vivid’.

Zom finds a vivid rabbit on his walk, and its rainbow milk tastes amazing. Soon he’s collecting it by the bucketful, dreaming up a plan to make himself rich. Will his big idea go the way he hopes? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vivid’, ‘vast’, ‘vats’, ‘invents’, ‘havoc’.

Seven eager men visit Nomvula, but none feels right, until a striking stranger arrives and asks her father for her hand. As they journey to his home, she notices something odd about his footprints, and a strange feeling begins to grow. Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘visits’, ‘vast’, ‘pivots’, ‘veer’, ‘vivid’.

Hop is used to peaceful days in the woods, until arrows start raining from the sky. Determined to find out who is shooting at him, Hop gathers his friends and sets off to visit the king and demand answers. Who could possibly be firing arrows at a rabbit? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘visit’, ‘pivots’, ‘vast’, ‘vivid’.

Pip loves the cosiest spot in the whole rainforest: Mum’s pouch. From there, Pip watches everything and collects treasures with Mum, tucking in a feather, a berry, and soft petals. But when Big Brother reaches for the pouch that used to be his, will there be room for him too? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vivid’, ‘vast’, ‘veer’, ‘velvet’, ‘visit’.

A yo-yo has vanished, and Kit hunts with vim through every corner of the house, dumping toy boxes and hunting in vast, hidden spots. Where could it possibly be? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vim’, ‘havoc’, ‘pivots’, ‘avid’, ‘vivid’.

Ajapa the tortoise has vim, and everyone in the dusty land knows he always finds a way. When the rains stop coming and the fields turn to dust, he treks deep into the vast trees and spots a vivid tree glowing with fruit and a rock covered in strange script, but what will Ajapa do with the secret he finds there? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vivid’, ‘havoc’, ‘pivots’, ‘vim’.

Wee birds, dragonflies, and butterflies all soar through the sky with ease, and every one of them has wings. So a girl with big round glasses wonders: could she and her friends find a way up there too, without any wings at all? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vivid’, ‘avid’, ‘pivot’, ‘veer’.

Mouse has snuck into the house, and no one knows quite what to do about it. Nan shrieks, Mum drops the dishes, and Dad hides behind the curtain, but the tiny visitor just grins and twitches its whiskers, cool as can be. When the baby claps instead of screaming, could this naughty little mouse turn out to be exactly the friend this family didn’t know it needed? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘visit’, ‘havoc’, ‘pivots’, ‘vim’, ‘vast’.

Raindrops burst from a grumpy cloud for the greatest race in the world, tumbling, rolling, and merging as they race downhill toward the sea. But nobody even knows what the prize is, so who will win, and what happens when they finally arrive? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vivid’, ‘rev’, ‘veer’, ‘divots’, ‘havoc’.

Jack is a scarecrow with a big problem: his farm is too quiet, with no bees buzzing or birds singing anywhere in sight. He sets up a box in a tree, hoping bees will visit, and scatters feed across the vast land for birds. When a grateful pal asks for one more critter, will Jack figure out how? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘visit’, ‘invents’, ‘rivets’, ‘vivid’.

It’s Brat Cat’s birthday, and Fig Pig arrives with a mysterious gift that turns out to be a pair of enormous wings. There’s just one problem: Brat Cat has never flown before, and the only way to learn is off the top of a very steep, very tall hill. Will she find the courage to jump? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘veer’, ‘vim’, ‘rivet’, ‘vain’.

Simba the lion rules the riverbank and takes whatever he pleases, until the day a small hare arrives with a bundle of water-lily roots. When the hare hints at an even bigger meal waiting nearby, the vain king appoints him royal advisor on the spot. Will Simba’s pride lead him somewhere he never expects? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vain’, ‘invents’, ‘avid’, ‘pivots’, ‘valid’.

Elephant is the biggest, vainest creature on the veld, stamping through gardens without a second look while the small animals lose their crops to his havoc. When floodwaters leave a vast drift too deep to cross, Hare invents a clever plan, but can a small, clever hare really convince a vain elephant to help? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vain’, ‘havoc’, ‘invents’, ‘valid’.

Ajapa the tortoise longs to taste the sky-people’s feast, but tortoises can’t fly. When the birds agree to lend him feathers, one each, he sees his chance. All he needs now is a clever new name for the journey, one that might let him claim a little more than his share. Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘avid’, ‘vain’, ‘velvet’, ‘havoc’.

The Moon knows a secret the desert people don’t: death isn’t the end. She sends her fastest friend to carry the message to a grieving camp, but can he get the words right before it’s too late? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘visit’, ‘vivid’, ‘havoc’, ‘pivots’.

Dragon is sure he’s a natural at fire-breathing, no practice needed. But when his big test finally comes, will his confidence be enough? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vain’, ‘vast’, ‘avid’, ‘vivid’.

Val’s birthday brings a vast stack of vivid gifts, but Dad’s last box holds a strange clay bank instead of a phone. Can a stubborn donkey and a few saved coins turn into something better than Val ever imagined? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘invest’, ‘vast’, ‘vivid’, ‘avid’, ’eleven’.

Viv is upset. A vandal has stolen a shoe right off her foot! She visits Frog, then a bug, then Crab, trying on borrowed shoes that never fit right. Will Viv ever find her missing shoe? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘visits’, ‘vast’, ‘pivot’, ‘havoc’, ‘vandal’.

Elephant guards the best waterhole on the veld and won’t let anyone near it, not even a thirsty jackal. Too small to fight and too proud to be flattered, the jackal needs a clever plan instead. Can a little jackal outwit an animal a hundred times his size? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘visit’, ‘vents’, ‘havoc’, ‘vain’.

Opio is ten and sure he knows every bend of the lake, until a vast mist swallows the shore and he can not see land in any direction. With no papyrus, no boats, and no village in sight, he must stay calm and remember the tricks his dad taught him before he pivots the canoe the wrong way for good. Can he find his way home before the fog wins? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vim’, ‘avid’, ‘pivots’, ‘veers’.

Ned loves treasure more than anything, so when a chest gleams at the back of a monster-filled cave, he doesn’t even hesitate. But the mob just keeps coming, and Ned’s sword can’t seem to stop it. Will his trusty pickaxe be enough to smash through the chaos and reach the prize inside? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vim’, ‘havoc’, ‘vivid’, ‘pivots’.

Cheetah is the fastest runner on the veld, and he never stops bragging about it. One hot afternoon, a tortoise sitting on a rock makes a bold claim: he can win a race against Cheetah. The whole veld gasps, but could a slow, plodding tortoise really have a plan clever enough to beat the fastest legs around? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vain’, ‘vast’, ‘avid’, ‘invents’, ‘vie’.

Bub’s family just wants a quiet day at the park, but Bub has never sat still in her life. When a vivid kite dances overhead, she reaches out and grabs the string, and a vast gust yanks her straight into the sky. Only Pup notices Bub is missing. Can one avid, loyal dog catch her before it’s too late? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vivid’, ‘vast’, ‘avid’, ‘vim’.

Viv loves her vast lake, from the cool green shade to every smooth rock. Then something dumps rubbish right into her favourite home. Who could be so careless, and can Viv make them stop? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘havoc’, ‘pivots’, ‘veers’, ‘vents’.

The Mage has a secret: his magic won’t stay quiet, fizzing and sparking the moment the village goes to sleep. He decides to let out just one tiny spell, sure nobody will even notice. But one prank always leads to another, and soon a growling wolf is blocking his only way out. Will the Mage manage to sneak away before anyone finds out what he’s done? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘visit’, ‘vivid’, ‘havoc’, ‘vast’, ‘veer’.

Mel clings to a pole as the water swallows the street, her toy giraffe squeezed tight under one arm. A woman named Jen pulls her to safety and promises to help find her parents, but Jen has so many other people who need her too. Can Mel find the courage to help while she waits? Written for Jolly Phonics classrooms (Group 5: v /v/), this book practises words like ‘vast’, ‘vest’, ‘vim’, ‘invents’, ’eleven’.