Minecraft Books for 3rd Graders
Run, Fig Pig, Run!
Deep in an old, forgotten mine, Fig Pig grips his little lamp and marches bravely into the dark. But what lurks beyond the rusty rails and towering stone arches? A glittering chest? A snoring spider the size of a wheelbarrow? A wobbly walkway over bubbling lava? Fig Pig thinks he’s tough enough for anything - but can one brave little pig really handle all that? This decodable reader practices the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ’tough,’ ’though,’ ‘brought,’ and ’enough.’
Zom's Milk Bar
Zom has a BIG plan - he’s going to be rich! All he needs is cows… lots and lots of cows. Brown ones make chocolate milk, white ones make vanilla, and that splashy pink one? Strawberry, obviously! But when three curious villagers come running in pursuit of the sweet smells, will Zom’s sneakiest new flavor win them over, or send them sprinting down the path? This decodable reader practices the ‘ui’ phonogram in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘juicy,’ ‘suit,’ and ‘recruited.’
Dig, Ned, Dig!
Ned has built a cozy shed in an unknown world, but his magic book says it’s time to dig! Can Ned figure out which end of the shovel goes in the ground? And what happens when his trusty shovel hits something hard and golden deep beneath the hill? Grab a pickaxe and find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ phonogram in words like ‘knelt,’ ‘knuckles,’ ‘knock,’ and ‘knew.’
Don't Look Back, Ned!
Ned has finally found a place to call home, but his bossy magic book has big plans - and they involve a dark, echoing cave in the hills! What waits in those shadows? Can Ned outrun the hissing creature that comes creeping out of the black? And will a handful of coal be enough to push back the dark? Join Ned on a brave, breathless adventure. This decodable reader practices the ough phonogram through words like ‘although,’ ’enough,’ ‘rough,’ ‘sought,’ and ’though.’
Not That Color!
Ned the farmer has a problem - his new leather armor is plain, boring brown, and he wants to look AMAZING! Can a handful of red and yellow flowers from the fields really turn into something better? With his magic Book guiding him, Ned squeezes, mixes, and dyes his way through one silly color after another. Will he ever find the perfect shade? This decodable reader practices the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ‘although,’ ‘brought,’ ’enough,’ ’though,’ and ’tough.’
The Bees Want Them Back!
Ned’s shed is finished, but something feels missing - can a trip to the beach, a shovel, and a bit of squishy blue clay really turn a plain little shed into something special? And when Ned reaches for a fistful of flowers, why do the bees suddenly want them back? Join Ned and The Book on a colorful, buzzing adventure. This decodable reader practices the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘oomph,’ ‘phenomenal,’ ‘phew,’ and ‘spheres.’
Don't Chop the Bees!
Ned has a cozy farm, a magic Book, and fruit trees that suit him just fine - but what happens when a lone bee cruises past the yard and leads him deep into the woods? Can Ned resist chopping down the hive for one taste of that juicy, golden honey? And if he builds his own, will the bees be a sweet treat or a total nuisance? This decodable reader practices the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘suit,’ ‘cruises,’ and ‘bruise.’
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.’
Into the Nether!
Jill needs ancient debris to craft a shiny new pickaxe - but the only place to find it is the Nether, a fiery world full of lava and strange fire-walking creatures! Can the Mage really build a portal to take them there? Would you dare ride a Strider across bubbling lava, or would you build a bridge instead? What waits on the other side? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘certainly,’ ‘place,’ ‘since,’ and ‘recited.’
Not Again, Dr. Can Do!
Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster zone - redstone dust everywhere, contraptions piled high, and is that a chicken clucking under the repeaters? When he finally decides to tidy up, he spots mountains of extra stone and deepslate that simply have to go. But will a sensible inventor carry it outside, or will Dr. Can Do build something wildly clever instead? This decodable reader practices soft c in words such as ‘place,’ ‘space,’ ‘decides,’ ’notices,’ and ’excellent.’