Decodable Books for Kids

A list of books and resources to assist emerging readers in developing their skills

Updated October 7, 2024
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Llamas in pyjamas and other tales
Punter, Russell
Paper Book
Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code link to audio recordings of all six tales bring added value.
The bake sale : four phonics stories
Rae, Elspeth
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This decodable book includes features to accommodate struggling or dyslexic readers, such as comic-book-style illustrations, a dyslexia-friendly typeface with ample spacing, and shaded paper to reduce contrast between text and paper--all of which make this series...
Phonics comics. Volume 7, issue 2, Twisted tales II
Paper Book
It's phonics! It's comics! It's awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable...
The adventures of the Plott family : a decodable stories collection
Smith, Kristina (Teacher)
Paper Book
Follow the Plott family on a series of fun and exciting adventures in this series of chaptered stories perfect for independent reading practice or shared reading. For Ash and Mel, two 10-year-old twin girls, there is always fun to be had in their small town of Longbranch. Whether they are on a...

A link to sets of phonics books that GVPL has to offer

A link to sets of decodable books that GVPL has to offer

Carrie's surprise : the sound of hard C
Meier, Joanne D.
Paper Book
Learn about the sound of the hard C, as Carrie and her father make a cake and card for Carrie's mom's birthday.
Isaac on the farm : the sound of long I
Minden, Cecilia.
Paper Book
Learn about the sound of long I, as Isaac visits his grandparents' farm and enjoys making pies, riding in a tractor, and playing with his friend Ira.
Pam's trip to the park : the sound of P
Meier, Joanne D.
Paper Book
Learn about the sound of the letter P, as Pam and her parents pack a picnic lunch to visit the park and petting zoo.
Meg and Greg: A Handful of Dogs
Rae, Elspeth
Paper Book
A decodable book featuring four phonics stories for striving readers, with special features to help children with dyslexia or other language-based learning difficulties find reading success. Meg and Greg are back to school and ready for fall fun! Join Meg, Greg and friends as they plan an...
Scarlet and the ring : with four phonics stories
Rae, Elspeth
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This decodable book includes features to accommodate struggling or dyslexic readers, such as comic-book-style illustrations, a dyslexia-friendly typeface with ample spacing, and shaded paper to reduce contrast between text and paper--all of which make this series...
Frank and the skunk : with four phonics stories
Rae, Elspeth
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This decodable book includes features to accommodate struggling or dyslexic readers, such as comic-book-style illustrations, a dyslexia-friendly typeface with ample spacing and shaded paper to reduce contrast between text and paper--all of which make this series...
Phonics comics. Volume 21, issue 1, A tale of too many cites
Wax, Wendy
Paper Book
Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these 6" x 9" paperbacks are easy to read and hard to put down! Fountas and...
Phonics comics. Volume 18, issue 2, Battle at Mount Kamado
Weiss, Bobbi J. G.
Paper Book
Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these 6" x 9" paperbacks are easy to read and hard to put down!  
The tutu twins
Bergen, Lara
Paper Book
It's phonics! It's comics! It's awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable...
Phonics comics. Volume 22, issue 1, Teeny genie
Paper Book
It's phonics! It's comics! It's awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable...

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