Decodable Books: Essential for Early Literacy

Decodable books are vital in early reading instruction. They remain key in developing fluent, confident readers. Including a range of these books in your collection ensures all students have the tools they need to succeed. Take a look at the following sequence of decodable books to engage readers of all levels and interests.

Tas and Friends

With a gang of cute characters, Tas and Friends introduces simple words that are perfect for helping beginners master their reading skills. Children will love these colorful stories that welcome new buddies in each book.

Red Rocket Decodable Explorers: Phonics Fiction

Like all Red Rocket Readers, the new Decodable Explorers feature colorful, entertaining illustrations that support the text, launch oral discussion, and develop student comprehension. The classic story structure (tension, climax, and resolution) ensures children will want to engage with the texts.

Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 1

Decodable text has never been more accessible! Interesting storylines, charming art, and phonics lessons based on the Science of Reading help developing readers grow their skills. Level 1 introduces consonants, short vowels, and long vowels.

Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 2

Explore exciting stories, rich illustrations, and engaging characters, all while building phonics skills. With a focus on vowel teams and consonant blends, Level 2 helps young readers build skill and confidence in reading.

Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 3

Find the joy of reading while building phonics skills through engaging stories and original illustrations. In Level 3, readers will strengthen old skills and learn new phonics, with a focus on longer stories, affixes, inflectional endings, and silent letters.

Early Bird Readers — Red (Early Bird Stories ™)

Emergent readers will delight in these silly, simple, and decodable stories. With two tales in each book and charming illustrations, readers will have fun while developing reading skills.

Early Bird Readers — Pink (Early Bird Stories ™)

Each book in this series features two fun stories. Decodable text and colorful illustrations help emergent readers develop reading skills.