Friendship Books for Kids

Rabbit has a big plan: he’s going to be FIRST at everything in his new class! First to settle in, first in the race, first to finish his painting, first at sums - easy, right? But somehow Bee, Turtle, Dog, and Owl keep beating him to it. Poor Rabbit starts to tremble. Could there be something special he’s first at after all? This decodable reader practices the le/al/el/il sound in words such as ‘gentle,’ ’turtle,’ ‘sparkle,’ ‘pencil,’ and ‘people.’

Spencer loves sports and staying active! As he grows up, Spencer joins the army where he discovers a new kind of strength—helping others. When disasters strike his community, Spencer springs into action. Whether it’s a big wave, a raging fire, or a powerful storm, Spencer and his friends work together to support families in need. What challenges will Spencer face, and how will he make a difference?

High on the ridge where three rivers meet, Chief Mwangi believes no child could ever be cleverer than his own daughter. But when Wambũi falls gravely ill and no elder can name the cause, one quiet farm girl remembers something she saw days ago near the stream. Can she find the courage to prove it, and will the proud chief listen? This Bookbot level practices the soft ‘g’ sound with words like ‘ridge’, ‘village’, ‘courage’, ‘danger’, and ‘imagine’.

Don has finally found the perfect blue cap at the market - but what happens when a sneaky gust of wind snatches it right off his head? The cap sails over the bushes, gets stuck in the branches, and lands somewhere Don never expected. Can he ever get it back, or has his treasure been claimed by someone much bigger and brighter? A warm, funny story about letting go and finding new friends. This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘branches,’ ‘catches,’ and ‘wishes.’

Ted is heading to Ava’s birthday party, and he knows every step of the way - even though he cannot see. But when his neighbor Kim follows closely behind, worrying about every puddle and barking dog, can Ted show her that smells, sounds, and a trusty cane are all he needs? How does he find his way so boldly? Step along and find out! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘calmly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘friendship,’ and ‘roughness.’

Kobi the white buffalo calf has the biggest job of his life: leading the New Year parade through the glowing city. Abi has promised to stay by his side every single second - but what happens when the crowds get loud, the lanterns get bright, and the scent of hot rice and spices drifts from the food stalls? Can one small boy keep one nervous calf calm? This decodable reader practices soft c words such as ‘celebration,’ ‘city,’ ‘crescent,’ ‘scent,’ and ‘voice.’

Pip the squirrel has tucked away forty-nine nuts for winter - but when she checks her secret stash, every single nut has vanished! Who could have taken them? The bluebird says no. The bees say no. Even a passing fly won’t help. Can Pip’s friend Liz help her work out what really happened before the first snowfall arrives? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘armchair,’ ‘beehive,’ ‘snowfall,’ ‘weekday,’ and ‘woodwork.’

There’s a naughty little mouse in the house, and nobody knows how to catch it! Grandma shrieks, Mom swings her broom, Dad hides behind the curtain, and even the cat refuses to help. Can one tiny, cheeky critter really outsmart a whole family? And when the baby giggles instead of screaming, could laughter be the secret to making a new friend? This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ’naughty,’ ’laugh,’ and ’taught.’

Come explore the wonderful world of dogs! From splashing in lakes to playing fetch, these furry friends love to have fun. Some dogs are shy, some are brave, and some even make the best friends with cats! What adventures will you discover with these lovable pups?

Meet the squad - five kids, one dog, and zero chance of losing! At least, that’s what they tell everyone before the big championship match. But when the other team’s bus pulls up and out steps the biggest, tallest, most serious-looking squad ever, can our heroes really back up their big talk? With a speedy runner, a tricky dribbler, and a header who practices every lunchtime, this team has skills - but will teamwork be enough? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘dashes,’ ‘rushes,’ ‘catches,’ and ‘matches.’