Children's Books

Tip has a vision: he’s going to write the greatest village blog ever! But what happens when a little mouse reporter tries to interview a stone mason swinging sharp tools, a cartographer who draws with perfect precision, and an armorer forging something shiny? Will Tip keep his casual cool, or will one gleaming treasure change his plans entirely? Can a blank notebook still become the best story of the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘si’ making /zh/ sound in words like ‘vision,’ ‘decision,’ ‘precision,’ and ‘occasion.’

Have you ever had a day so bad you just wanted to hide under the blanket? After an onslaught of zombies and a flooded farm, poor Tip has decided her bed is the only safe place left in the world. But when Brat Cat and Fig Pig come knocking with a red tulip and glowing vines, can they cheer her up? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram with words like ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’naughty,’ and ‘distraught.’

Deep in the jungle lives Rafa, a huge red flower with bumpy, spotted petals and a smell so strong it can curl your toes! The orchids gnash their teeth, the roses turn up their noses, and the butterflies fly right past. But why do clouds of gnats adore her? And could Rafa’s stinky cologne actually be her greatest gift of all? This decodable reader practices the gn phonogram in words like ‘sign,’ ‘design,’ ‘reigns,’ and ‘gnaw.’

From a sheet-castle with Jen to bike rides with Grandad, bedtime stories with Nan, and a backyard full of seedlings, this little narrator has a LOT of people to love. But what happens when a helpful watering job goes hilariously sideways? Who ends up dripping wet, still clutching a bundle of yellow flowers? This decodable reader practices the le/al/el/il pattern in words like ‘castle,’ ‘sprinkle,’ ‘uncle,’ and ‘gentle.’

What would YOU do with a house on tall wooden stilts, or one that floats peacefully on the waves? Follow a child with a basket of mangoes as they wander past shops, gardens, and garages, meeting families who live in the most surprising homes. Could there really be a perfect house - and which one would you pick? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘proudly,’ ‘brightens,’ ‘cheerful,’ and ‘worker.’

Kip has somewhere very important to be today - but can one little hero make it across his neighborhood when a mob of eight snapping crocs is blocking the path? With jaws wide open and hungry bellies rumbling, these crocs are ready for a Kip-sized snack! Can Kip leap, bound, and fly his way to safety before those teeth catch up? This decodable reader practices the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’eighth,’ ‘heavyweight,’ and ‘weightless.’

Zara has one wild dream - to discover a brand new microbe that nobody has ever found before. When a stinky green cloud rolls out of the lab fridge, most people pinch their noses and run. But Zara? She leans in and sniffs. Could a rotten piece of fruit really be hiding a secret creature waiting to be named? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ’tiny,’ ‘over,’ ‘data,’ and ‘going.’

Could you survive a day in the blazing Minecraft desert? Sand stretches in every direction, the sun climbs to a dizzying height, and the air feels weirdly still. Where do husks hide when the heat gets too strong? How do rabbits stay cool, and what hidden treasures wait beneath the dunes? Grab a shovel, pack a map, and seize the chance to explore this foreign land! This decodable reader practices the ’ei’ phonogram in words such as ‘weird,’ ‘height,’ ’neither,’ and ‘seize.’

Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - but then comes a BUMP, a wobble, and a very surprised elephant! Can a stone wall be any safer? What happens when a giant Man peeks through the leaves? After three wobbly flops, poor Bird wonders if she’ll ever find a home at all - until a sky full of floating balloons gives her the silliest idea ever. This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knots,’ ‘knocked,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘knees.’

Have you ever wondered what might be hiding in the middle of a big, quiet lake? When Ken and his friend grab a boat and paddle out to explore, every shadow and shape starts to look a little spooky. Is that an evil devil with claws? A giant fish? Or something even scarier rising from the water? Hold on tight and paddle faster! This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘paddling,’ ‘devil,’ ’little,’ ‘middle,’ and ’travel.’