Decodable Books for UFLI Foundations Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)

Every light in town has gone out, one house at a time, and no one knows why. Streets, a lighthouse, even a whole carnival vanish into the dark as a boy and his neighbours stumble around asking the same question. Will anyone find out who is switching off the lights? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ’edge’, ‘giant’, ‘huge’, ‘dance’, ‘ice’.

A giant desert stretches on with no trees, no water, and no shade in sight. When the sun blazes overhead, every creature must make a choice: dodge the heat, or stay still and wait it out. Night brings its own dangers too. What will it take to survive until morning? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘huge’, ‘giant’, ‘danger’, ‘chance’, and ’edges’.

A miner spots a glowing emerald in the wall, but the moment they touch it, everything changes. One flash later, they’re outside under strange stars, with skeletons, spiders, and even a baby zombie riding a chicken closing in fast. Racing through jungle and river to escape, will this strange gem ever let them go home? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘gem’, ’notice’, ‘strange’, ‘charge’, ‘dodge’.

Each morning, Grace stands at the mirror and asks her hair what the plan is today. Her hair never answers, but from towering summer heights to a wave of autumn leaves, it always has one, with her dog Rex racing to keep pace beside her. Then one day, Grace decides to cut it all off, short. Will she ever let it grow long again? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘face’, ‘grace’, ‘huge’, ‘change’, and ’notice’.

Ned has built a good life for himself, but every night monsters come, and every night he hides under the blankets. Tonight, sword in hand, he decides to fight back instead. Will Ned finally stand his ground against the dark? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘huge’, ‘charged’, ‘gentle’, ‘giant’, ‘racing’.

Benny just wants one quiet walk, but Rex has other plans. The moment his leash slips loose, that dog goes bouncing after a stranger’s fancy umbrella, racing over hills and through fences chasing the wind itself. Can Benny ever catch him before Rex disappears for good? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘bounce’, ‘fancy’, ‘race’, ‘fence’, ‘giant’.

Kintu has only his cow for company on the wide green hills, until a sky god’s daughter looks down and notices him. To win her hand, he must find one cow among ten thousand, with only a small bee and a jar of honey to guide him. Can a single bee help Kintu pick the right cow and win Nambi as his wife? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘face’, ‘chance’, ‘gently’, ‘huge’, ‘judge’.

A giant called the Izim has been stealing cattle from the valley for three seasons, and no one can stop it, not the strongest men, not the bravest brothers. Then eight-year-old Thandi says she’ll try, and everyone laughs. Can a small girl outsmart a giant three times her size? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘huge’, ‘giant’, ‘voice’, ‘chance’, ‘ridge’.

A girl watches her family’s crops wither as the rain stops and the great Rain Bull sleeps deep in his pool. Her father tries to reach the pool but turns back, blocked by thorns, so she sets off alone with a handmade set of reed pipes. Will the huge, sleeping creature wake to her call before the land runs dry? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘face’, ‘huge’, ’edge’, ‘once’, ’nice’.

A girl wants her harvest feast to be unforgettable, so she tears off a giant piece from the gentle sky above her village, twice as big as her head. When the guests barely touch her huge pot of food, she faces a problem no one has ever had before. What will she do with all that she cannot use? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘giant’, ‘huge’, ‘gentle’, ’nice’, ’edge’.

Pip’s family is planning a birthday surprise for him, and he cannot wait to help. While Kara and Mum sneak off to buy candles and the largest cake in town, Pip races out the back door with a plan of his own. Who will he bring home before the surprise even begins? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘huge’, ’largest’, ‘races’, ’energy’, ‘gently’.

Every player starts with a hut, safe but small. Soon it’s time for something bigger, but building a real home means facing the huge open space beyond the fence, choosing a spot, and making it through the first dangerous nights alone. What will the new home look like when it’s finally done? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘huge’, ‘choice’, ‘strange’, ’notice’, ‘fenced’.

Jackal is thirsty, but Elephant guards the waterhole and won’t let any beast near. Sweet talk fails, and Jackal can’t outrun or outfight a giant, so he needs a cleverer plan. What can a small jackal do against the largest beast on the veld? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ’edge’, ‘chance’, ‘huge’, ’notice’, ‘race’.

A stranger in a blue cloak sets up a stand of strange treasures at the edge of the farm, and one glowing item catches a boy’s eye. The Trader warns it carries a curse that changes everything it touches, but the boy grabs it and runs anyway. What will happen when he brings it home? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘strange’, ‘giant’, ‘huge’, ‘changed’, ‘voice’.

A girl turns ten and dreams of a giant present, but her dad hands her a strange clay donkey with a slot in its back. She has to feed it coins to save for a phone, while her generous sister spends every cent she gets, and a new friend at school has no uniform at all. Will the donkey ever be smashed open, and what will the money really be used for? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘giant’, ‘strange’, ‘decide’, ’notice’, ‘cent’.

Ned strolls through the woods like he owns the place, ignoring The Book’s warning that danger could be near. When a huge wolf pack surrounds him with teeth bared, he barely races home in time. Could a bone in his hand turn his scariest enemies into loyal friends? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘face’, ‘huge’, ‘gentle’, ’notice’, ‘voice’.

A girl finds a boy crying because a dragon has stolen his toy, and it’s not the first time this dragon has caused trouble. When she grabs on for a wild, surging ride into the sky, the boy is thrilled by how exciting it feels, but can they catch the dragon before it goes too far? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 117: Signal Vowels (c /s/, g /j/)), this book practises words like ‘bounced’, ‘charged’, ’edge’, ‘glanced’, ‘pounced’.