Decodable Books for UFLI Foundations Lesson 105: dis-

Ned wants his plain little shed to look amazing, and The Book has a plan: beach, clay, and bricks. But when Ned reaches for flowers to finish the job, will he disturb something he really shouldn’t? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘disappointed’, ‘disclose’, ‘discard’, ‘disgusted’, ‘dismayed’.

Steve has explored every cave, hill, and sea, so nothing ever surprises him anymore. Then he finds a distant pool with two grinning little creatures staring up at him. What could these strange, smiling animals possibly be? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘distinct’, ‘disappointed’, ‘distract’, ‘disrupt’.

A girl plays her flute, and every note comes out sad because she is sad. Her song drifts into the sky, turns to rain, and soon a curious rabbit, a bird, and a bee set off to find who could feel so much sorrow. Can they track down the source of the saddest song and let her know she is not alone? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘distant’, ‘dismayed’, ‘disturb’, ‘distress’, ‘discussed’.

Vines can stretch, twist, and climb almost anywhere, wrapping tree trunks, fences, and sheds with their curling tendrils. Left alone, they grow fast and cover everything in sight, choking trees and stealing the sunlight and water they need. Can these wild, twisty vines be kept from taking over everything in their path? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘display’, ‘distant’, ‘disarray’, ‘dismay’, ‘distress’.

Anansi the spider longs for all the stories in the world, locked in a golden chest high in the sky. To win them, he must bring the mighty Sky-God four impossible captives, alive and unharmed. Using nothing but clever tricks, a proud python, an angry cat, and a stubborn fairy fall one by one into his traps. Can one small, clever spider really outwit them all? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘disagree’, ‘dismay’, ‘disgraceful’, ‘distressed’.

Ajapa the tortoise finds a golden fruit tree deep in the forest, one that can feed the whole hungry town, but only if he follows its strict rule. When a hunter grows suspicious of his daily trips, Ajapa starts dreaming of taking more than his share. Will his greed cost him the one thing that was saving everyone? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘dismay’, ‘distress’, ‘distrust’, ‘disregards’, ‘disgust’.

Ben doesn’t want to walk Rex again, but the moment the leash goes slack, Rex bursts out the door like a furry rocket, chasing a woman’s striped umbrella straight into the wind. Over hills, through gardens, and past a scratchy bush, Ben chases his runaway dog, arms pumping, sure he’ll never catch him. Will Ben ever get Rex back home? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘dismay’, ‘disregarded’, ‘disgusted’, ‘distressed’, ‘disappointed’.

Siti lives alone with her strict uncle among the coconut palms, doing all the cooking and climbing, until one morning she finds a coconut unlike any other: perfectly round, glowing gold, and silent when shaken. She sits with it all through the night, and it finally cracks open on its own. What is hiding inside? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘distinct’, ‘disturb’, ‘disregards’, ‘dismayed’, ‘disgraceful’.

Njoki treks to a dry riverbed each morning to find water for her sick mother and hungry brothers, and one day she finds a strange, round gourd half-buried in the sand. It pours out far more water than it should ever hold, but when a curious neighbour learns its secret, will the gourd’s gift survive being shared? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘distress’, ‘dismay’, ‘distrusts’, ‘disturb’.

Hare has had enough of Elephant stamping through the small animals’ gardens and bragging that he’s the greatest creature on the veld. When the rains flood the river drift and the harvest is stuck on the far bank, Hare weaves a plan out of grass and bark, but can a clever hare really outwit the biggest animal around? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘discuss’, ‘dismay’, ‘disregards’, ‘distrust’, ‘disturb’.

Lekimani has one dream: to become a Maasai warrior. But when a lion begins to circle the camp at night, the old men say only true fighters can face it, and they are a day’s walk away. Someone has to keep watch tonight. Will a boy who is “not yet” a warrior be enough to stand between the herd and harm? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘distant’, ‘disagree’, ‘disturbs’, ‘dismay’, ‘disarm’.

Fish is done with being a fish. He’s tired of swimming, tired of bubbles, and sure that some other creature’s life must be better, so he tries standing like a rabbit and flying like a bird. Both go badly. Then a strange, smiling cat says something no one has ever said to him before: could this finally be the fan Fish has been looking for? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘dislike’, ‘disappointed’, ‘dismay’, ‘distinct’, ‘distrust’.

Skel finally has the hunting dog of his dreams: big eyes, wagging tail, and a nose for bones. But this pup has a strange habit of stealing more than treats, snatching arms, legs, even Skel’s skull! Can a skeleton teach his dog some manners before there’s nothing left of him? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘disarming’, ‘dismayed’, ‘disgraceful’, ‘disagreed’, ‘disturb’.

Diane is the world’s proudest litterbug, tossing trash without a second thought. But when she wakes to find a stinking, buzzing cloud of garbage hovering over her bed and following her everywhere, even her friends recoil in disgust. Can she ever get rid of it? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘disgust’, ‘dismay’, ‘distress’, ‘disturb’.

Every morning, a dog watches from the window until Mum finally leaves for work. The moment the coast is clear, she springs into action, bounding over the fence to join her best pal for wild backyard games. But when a mysterious, musical sound drifts over the neighbouring fence, the dog can’t help but wonder: what could possibly be worth chasing next? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘disturb’, ‘disagree’, ‘dismay’, ‘display’, ‘distracted’.

Zom the zombie farmer knows chores are boring, so he lures a group of villagers in with promises of fresh air and a big country breakfast. They arrive grinning, eager for a fun farm getaway, but Zom has other plans for their visit. Soon the villagers are collecting eggs, milking bleating sheep, and shovelling muck, all while wondering where their relaxing farm holiday went. Will they ever get that big breakfast Zom promised them? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 105: dis-), this book practises words like ‘dislike’, ‘dismay’, ‘disgusted’, ‘distress’, ‘disturbed’.