Funny Books for Kids
Bones in the Dark!
Ned is lost in the dark woods, and something just shot an arrow at him! Can one brave boy and his talking Book outwit a skeleton hiding behind the trees? With only a bow, a flickering torch, and a whole lot of nerve, Ned must find the perfect angle for one good shot - but what happens when more bony figures start creeping out of the shadows? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’needle,’ ‘castle,’ ‘signal,’ and ‘scramble.’
Dig, Ned, Dig!
Ned has built a cosy 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 practises 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 practises the ough phonogram through words like ‘although,’ ’enough,’ ‘rough,’ ‘sought,’ and ’though.’
Not That Colour!
Ned the farmer has a problem - his new leather armour 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 colour after another. Will he ever find the perfect shade? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ‘although,’ ‘brought,’ ’enough,’ ’though,’ and ’tough.’
Oh No, My Hair!
When Allie spots an old photo of Mum with a short, pretty haircut, she decides she simply must have one too - so she grabs the craft scissors and gets snipping! But what happens when Allie sees herself in the mirror? Can noodles, green beans, or a blanket of spinach leaves really fix a haircut gone wrong? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘haircut,’ ‘mirror,’ ‘scissors,’ ‘blanket,’ and ‘picture.’
Who Bit the Guava?
Who took a huge bite from the ripest guava on the tree? Kina and Kale are on the case! Was it a hungry caterpillar, a sneaky grasshopper, or even a magic pixie? When every guess turns out wrong, the brave detectives set up camp under the tree to catch the mystery biter. Could the culprit only come out at night? This decodable reader practises soft g words such as ‘giant,’ ‘magic,’ ‘orange,’ and ‘huge.’
Who Stole My Punchline?
Dr Can Do has the world’s best Christmas joke tucked away, and he can’t wait to share it at dinner. But what happens when his cheeky daughter Jill keeps beating him to every punchline? Will his secret joke survive the crackers, the pavlova, and one very splashy Minx bobbing through the summer sun? A warm, giggly holiday tale that practises the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ‘daughter,’ ’taught,’ and ’laughter.’
Don't Eat That, Ned!
Ned is marching across a boiling desert in full iron armour, hunting for treasure - and ignoring every single warning from The Book. What happens when he smashes into ancient ruins rigged with traps? What will he do when his stomach growls and the only “food” around is a cactus or something far, far worse? Join this clumsy duo for a sandy, sizzling adventure full of BOOMs and bad decisions. This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘ruins,’ ’trials,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’naive.’
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 practises soft c in words such as ‘place,’ ‘space,’ ‘decides,’ ’notices,’ and ’excellent.’
Not My Best Socks!
Alana’s best socks have vanished! Not just any socks - her most treasured pair, pink with purple patches and the tiniest stitches in the world. Who would dare sneak into her room and take them? Armed with her trusty looking glass (much more professional than glasses), Alana checks couches, cupboards, and even peeks inside the toilet. Will she crack the case before bedtime? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘boxes,’ ‘patches,’ ‘stitches,’ and ‘matches.’