Decodable Books for UFLI Foundations Lesson 104: pre-, re-

Tip’s nose knows something is different the moment she wakes up: the air smells cold, clean, and wild, and snow is falling for the very first time she’s ever seen. While Brat Cat and Fig Pig fuss over Christmas lights, a new smell drifts by, sweet and warm and impossible to ignore. What could possibly smell that good, hiding somewhere out in the snow? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘reborn’, ‘recall’, ‘reset’, ‘rechecked’.

Bam’s flute music is so soft it almost lulls his whole beach town to sleep, so he plays just a little louder to see what happens. The ground rumbles, dust rains down, and something enormous stirs beneath the bay. What has Bam’s music woken up? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘reacted’, ‘repeat’, ‘restarted’, ‘retreated’.

Skel and his dog Bones are deep in the swamp, hunting the witch’s hidden gold, when Bones spots something far more exciting than treasure and takes off before Skel can react. Will Skel’s careful plan survive one very determined, very distracted dog? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘react’, ‘retreat’, ‘recall’, ‘repeat’.

Ned’s just found the greatest hoard of gold and redstone any miner has ever seen, but there’s a problem: he’s only got two hands and two tiny pockets. The Book insists he needs a helper, something big and strong enough to haul it all. So Ned sets off across the plains certain he’s found exactly that, but what exactly did he find? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘rechecked’, ‘repack’, ‘reacted’, ‘refilled’, ‘retied’.

When the dry season leaves the riverbed cracked and dry, Tembo the Elephant claims the last muddy puddle for himself, saying the water belongs to the strong. But tiny Kobe the Tortoise makes a bold bet that he can find water for every thirsty animal before Tembo does. Who will win the wager? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recalls’, ‘react’, ‘reacts’, ‘refill’, ‘retell’.

Deep in the forest, past the last farm, a hidden green grove waits behind an old iroko tree. A young hunter named Ayo stumbles into it by accident, finds a sealed flask and a strange stone rule, and must decide what to give up before he dares take a single drop. Will the forest’s watchful spirit let him leave with what he needs? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recalls’, ‘rereads’, ‘reseals’, ‘return’.

Mosquito loves to talk, and every story she tells grows bigger than the last. When she spots an iguana sunning on a warm rock, she cannot resist sharing a wild tale, even though it is not true. He has heard her stories before and blocks his ears with sticks so he cannot hear another word. But what happens when Iguana cannot hear anything else either, not even a friendly hello? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘retells’, ‘recalls’, ‘recoils’, ‘restart’, ‘reborn’.

Monkey lives happily at the top of his tall palm tree by the sea, until a shark invites him for a ride to see wonders beyond the waves. Monkey climbs on, but as the shore shrinks behind them, the shark reveals a shocking reason for the trip. Will Monkey find a way to turn the tables before it’s too late? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recalls’, ‘recheck’, ‘rejoin’, ‘retreats’.

Nzou the elephant is the proudest, loudest beast by the Zambezi, always ready to repeat how well he recalls every river and waterhole. When the rains fail and only one green meadow remains, he chases every other creature away and claims it for elephants alone. Clever Kalulu the hare challenges him to a memory contest for the right to set the meadow’s rules. Can a small hare outlast the elephant who never forgets? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recall’, ‘repeated’, ‘preplans’, ‘rechecking’, ‘refills’.

A girl is desperate to create something splendid, but her brain feels as blank as the paper on the floor. One by one, her family offers a different way to start: a painted rabbit, cut paper shapes, pressed leaves, a scribbled story. Could combining all of it together finally give her the amazing idea she’s been searching for? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘repeated’, ‘recall’, ‘refolded’, ‘remade’, ‘redrafted’.

Red loves his cool pond, his big loop, and best of all, his tasty lunch. But when his pals spot something huge lurking in the reeds, Red’s peaceful morning is about to change fast. Can Red outswim the toothy monster now hunting him through the murky water? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recoiled’, ‘reacted’, ‘retreated’, ‘rechecked’.

Pip is stuck watching Big Fish snack without even trying, and now it’s his turn to catch dinner. He tries hiding behind a rock, but things don’t exactly go to plan. Can Pip find a way to catch his own meal before the river runs out of patience? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘repeat’, ‘recall’, ‘retreat’, ‘react’, ‘rechecked’.

Joy is so thirsty, and there isn’t a single drop of water left anywhere in town. She checks the pump, the rain tank, even the creek, but everything is bone dry. Could one small, quiet cloud in the sky be the only thing standing between Joy and a drink? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recall’, ‘rechecked’, ‘recoiled’, ‘refilled’.

A brand new box of pencils promises a morning of colour, but first the pencils must survive the dark. When a shadow sends Red into a panic, the others must calm him down and find a way to trust the plan. Will they be brave enough to wait quietly for morning to come? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘repeated’, ‘recoiled’, ‘rechecked’, ‘reacted’, ‘redrew’.

Zom the zombie is bored of neighbours who only shuffle, groan, and talk about brains, so when he hears a buzzing beehive on the hilltop, he’s sure he’s found something better. Eager to make friends, he tries his best hello, but will the bees welcome him in? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘react’, ‘repeat’, ‘recoiled’, ‘retreated’, ‘replanted’.

The Tire is tired of spinning down hot roads for a car that never listens. When a crash finally knocks him free, he sets off hunting for a place where he truly fits, trying a truck, a bike, even a cart. But nothing works out. Could there be somewhere in the world made just for The Tire? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘recharge’, ‘restarted’, ‘recoiled’, ‘recall’, ‘rechecked’.

Bub can’t sit still, and when a kite dances overhead, red and yellow and blue, she grabs its string before anyone can stop her. Suddenly Bub is floating off the bench and rising into the sky, with only her dog fast on her heels. Will anyone catch her before she drifts too high? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 104: pre-, re-), this book practises words like ‘reacts’, ‘repeats’, ‘recoils’, ‘retreats’.