Family Books for Kids

Biscuit the cat never misses dinner - so why isn’t he coming when Deb calls? Following him across the yard, Deb discovers a deep hole in the dirt and something very unexpected hiding inside. Can she keep her surprise guest safe from a curious cat? And when the bucket tips over, will Deb catch the tiny escapees before they vanish into the sand? This decodable reader practices the si making /zh/ sound in words like ‘unusual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘vision,’ and ‘pleasure.’

Lily woke up with a pain so big it felt like a giant monkey clinging to her back, heavy and squeezing and impossible to shake off. Everywhere she went, the monkey came too - even when she tried picking tomatoes in the garden or practicing her dance for the village art festival. But what happens when the festival is only three days away and the monkey just won’t let go? This decodable reader practices the soft g sound in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘huge,’ ‘village,’ and ‘magic.’

Big Sis is the coolest kid in the whole world. She climbs to dizzy heights, laughs off a feisty dog, and never, ever cries - not even when she tumbles smack into the dirt! So when her little sibling spots real, wet tears rolling down her cheeks in the kitchen, what on earth could have finally cracked the bravest kid around? This decodable reader practices the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘height,’ ‘weird,’ and ’neither.’

When the school bell rings in Animal Town, every mom and dad zooms off to pick up their kids - every single one except poor Mama Bear, who always arrives last. Can a bear who has never ridden before really learn to pedal? And what happens when wobbly wheels meet a brave heart and a cheering cub? Hop on and find out! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ’loudly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘happiness,’ and ‘hopeless.’

What happens when a sticky orange ice block meets a whole market full of fancy things to touch? Grace had the best day ever at the city market - she danced to flute music, spotted lace skirts, and hugged a crying boy. But her fingers got stickier and stickier, and every single thing she touched seemed to notice! Can she make it home without causing more trouble? This decodable reader practices soft c words such as ‘city,’ ‘ice,’ ‘juice,’ and ‘fancy.’

In the noisiest, most squished-up house in the world, there is absolutely nowhere to go! With Grandma, Pa, Mom, Dad, baby, aunt, uncle, and a very innocent-looking cat underfoot, could one little wish for peace and quiet really change everything? And when the house finally falls silent, will it feel as wonderful as our hero hoped? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘household,’ ‘driveway,’ ‘stairway,’ ‘doorway,’ and ‘daydream.’

It’s Emma’s birthday and she receives an exciting gift—a brand new bike! With a pink helmet to keep her safe, Emma is ready to explore. But before she can ride freely around town, she needs to learn the rules of the road. Will Emma be brave enough to ride her bike on her own? Join Emma on her thrilling birthday adventure!

The water rises fast, swallowing streets and rooftops, and all Mel has left is a wooden pole and her toy giraffe, Gus. When a kind helper named Jen pulls her to safety, can Mel find the courage to speak, to eat, and to help the other frightened kids at the shelter? And will Jen keep her biggest promise of all? This decodable reader practices the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ‘weight,’ ‘ceiling,’ ’eiderdown,’ and ‘feisty.’

Meet Sophia, a girl who never gives up, even when things get tough. From learning to ride a bike to facing her biggest fears, she discovers that with courage and persistence, anything is possible. What would YOU do if you were afraid to try something new?

Meet Callum, a race car driver who loves speed and cars! He collects vehicles, takes them apart, and rebuilds them to make them super fast. Right now, Callum is building an amazing new car from scratch called ‘The Storm.’ Will his hard work and dedication help him become a champion on the track? Find out in this exciting racing adventure!