Children's Books for 3rd Graders
You Are Not a Mouse!
Tik the mouse has found the perfect empty house - no cats, no dogs, no people. But when he bites a strange rubbery rope on the desk, a very angry voice shouts back! Who is Klik, the round little creature who claims to be a mouse but has no whiskers, no paws, and no snout? And when a huge cat comes prowling, can this odd new friend really save the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knew,’ ‘knot,’ ‘knees,’ and ‘knucklehead.’
Zom and the Husks
Zom is sure the husks will be the best desert neighbors ever - after all, they have their own little village, so they must have manners, right? But what happens when his friendly hello gets no reply? What about a cactus gift, or a ride on a freshly tamed camel? And when the husks suddenly lurch off toward the beach, what could possibly have grabbed their attention? This decodable reader practices the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’neighbors,’ ‘weighing,’ and ‘weight.’
Achoo!
Nitwit’s nose is twitchy, his eyes are watery, and his throat feels like he swallowed a cactus - but is he going to rest? No way! Not when he’s tough as an elephant and one hundred percent fine. Can Nitwit march past his friends, dodge a sneezy dog, and outsmart his own cozy bed? Or will one mighty ACHOO change everything? This decodable reader practices the ‘ph’ sound in words such as ’elephant,’ ‘phone,’ ‘phony,’ and ’triumphant.’
Dolphin Dilemma
Zom has told Jack and Skel about the dolphin city for weeks - towers of coral, streets of shells, and dolphins that flip through seaweed hoops. But when the three friends finally dive beneath the waves, something is terribly wrong. Why are the dolphins so exhausted? What are those spiny green creatures smashing the reef to pieces? And can three small heroes really stand up to monsters twice their size? This decodable reader practices the ough phonogram in words like ’thought,’ ’tough,’ ‘rough,’ and ’thoroughly.’
Don't Follow the Deer!
What happens when a mysterious white deer appears at the edge of the forest and beckons you to follow? When a curious child ignores their mother’s warning and chases the deer deep into the trees, they get hopelessly lost - but find something wonderful instead. Could a pangolin, a honey-loving bear cub, and a gentle elephant become unlikely friends? This decodable reader practices the ph phonogram in words like ‘photo,’ ‘pheasant,’ ’elephant,’ and ’triumphant.’
Don't Look Down!
Ned and The Book are off on another adventure, and this time they’re heading deep into a dark, echoing cave. What could possibly be hiding in the shadows? Why does The Book keep grinning like that? And when a massive pit blocks the path, will Ned have the courage to build a bridge across - without looking down at what’s waiting below? This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words like ‘vision,’ ‘decision,’ ’explosion,’ and ‘unusual.’
Giraffe Ate the Sun!
Giraffe promised Mom he wouldn’t do anything silly - but when the sun beats down and makes her droop, he makes a very silly decision indeed. What happens when a hungry giraffe swallows the sun whole? Can Bear, floating in his pond with dreams of bread, turn this glowing, rumbly disaster into something wonderful? This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words like “decision,” “explosion,” “confusion,” and “vision.”
It's All the Cat's Fault!
What happens when one curious cat climbs the tallest tree in the yard and flatly refuses to come down? A simple rescue soon turns into a broken ladder, a screaming baby, a kitchen-raiding monkey, and a very hungry dog with a nose for trouble. Can anyone possibly convince the teacher that every single wild word of this story is true? This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words such as ‘occasion,’ ‘confusion,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘unusual.’
Let's Bee Friends
Zom the zombie is tired of shuffling neighbors who only groan about brains. Can he find a friend who talks about literally anything else? When a golden hive buzzes in a nearby tree, Zom is sure he’s struck gold - a whole neighborhood of new pals! But bees are busy little workers, and shaking their home turns out to be a very bad hello. How can Zom make things right? This decodable reader practices the eigh phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘weight,’ ‘freight,’ and ’neighbor.’
Look! Look!
When a sneaky dragon snatches Phil’s favorite toy and zooms off into the clouds, can Sophie and Phil grab hold of his mane and chase him through the sky? What happens when Dragon spots a beanstalk bursting with treasure and flings them into a storm of spinning gold? Hold on tight for a wild, tumbling ride full of giggles, gasps, and very stretchy hoodies! This decodable reader practices the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘phone,’ ‘photo,’ ‘megaphone,’ and ’triumphant.’