Phonics and Decodables

Suggested phonics series for new readers

Updated March 17, 2025
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DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Phonics
DK
Paper Book
Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics with this one-stop visual reference book for children aged 4-7. Each page is packed full of fun illustrations of words that include the target sound for children to point to and sound out. Mouth placement photos...
Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness. This revised edition also offers ideas for maximizing your scope and sequence,...
DK Super Phonics a Parent's Guide to Phonics
DK
Paper Book
Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics and reading with this parent's and caregiver's guide to reading support. A Parents Guide to Phonics is for parents and caregivers who want to learn how to help their child with reading and spelling. It...
Teaching Phonics & Word Study in the Intermediate Grades, 3rd Edition
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
Companion to Wiley Blevin's best-selling classic Phonics From A to Z, this strategy book for upper elementary has been updated to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading. Includes a model weekly schedule with high-impact routines for older students who need support,...
Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Maslen, John R.
Paper Book
Box Set: 12 Books Ages: 3 to 5 Stage 1: Starting to Read Many early readers contain words that are too difficult for a child who has just learned the sounds of the alphabet. Not these books! Using only the letters M, A, T and S, children can read their first...
Bob books. Set 2, Advancing beginners
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
Paper Book
Box Set: 12 Books Ages: 4 to 6 Stage 2: Emerging Readers The books in Bob Books Set 2provide your new reader with more material at the beginning level. These twelve stories in three- and four-letter words will build confidence through practice. Simple...
Bob books. Set 3, Word families
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
Paper Book
Box Set: 10 Books Ages: 6 to 7 Stage 3: Developing Readers Bob Books: Set 3 Word Familiesadds something new for young readers. Consonant blends and word families introduce youngsters to the next level of reading. Word families are groups of words that...
Bob books. Set 4, Compound words
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
Paper Book
Box Set: 8 Books Ages: 6 to 7 Stage 3: Developing Readers Readers at this level are able to tackle longer sentences and longer books but still love the accomplishment of reading a book all the way through. Bob Books: Set 4 Complex Wordscontinues with...
Bob books. Set 5, Long vowels
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
Paper Book
Box Set: 8 Books Ages: 6 to 7 Stage 3: Developing Readers Bob Books: Set 5 Long Vowelshas the important role of teaching long vowels and the magic of the silent "e." By the time these books are finished, children should understand blending, diphthongs,...
Bob books. Rhyming words
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Paper Book
Box Set: 10 Books Ages: 3 to 5 Stage 1: Starting to Read Three letter words in rhyming word families focus on consistent short vowel practice. Rhyming make reading easier and more fun for kids that are just getting started. When rhyming words are...
My First Bob Books - Pre-Reading Skills Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Multimedia
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! The fun read-aloud stories in My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills introduce literacy skills to the youngest children. Now in a sturdy hardcover! My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading...
My First Bob Books - Alphabet Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Letter Sounds, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Multimedia
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! My First Bob Books: Alphabet introduces each letter of the alphabet to pre-readers with silly read-aloud stories. Now in a sturdy hardcover! My First Bob Books: Alphabet...
Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Maslen, Bobby Lynn
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! Now in a sturdy hardcover bind-up, this iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!"®...
Bob Books - First Stories Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the charming phonics set features simple stories that get progressively more challenging. Bob Books First Stories is the perfect introduction to...
Bob Books - Sight Words Kindergarten Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 2: Emerging Reader)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! Introduce young readers to key sight words with this fun, phonics-based set of easy-to-read stories--now in a sturdy hardcover bind-up. With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a...
Bob Books - Phonics for Early Readers Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Charlesworth, Liza
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives a beginning reader practice with basic phonics skills, setting them up for a successful reading journey. Now in a sturdy hardcover bind-up! With playful stories, silly...
Bob Books - Advancing Beginners Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 2: Emerging Reader)
Maslen, Bobby Lynn
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a...
Meg and Greg: Frank and the Skunk
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 highly-readable font with ample spacing and shaded paper to reduce contrast between text and paper--all of which make this series more...
Meg and Greg: Train Day!
Rae, Elspeth
Paper Book
★"Especially beneficial for children who thrive with interactive, multisensory learning experiences. With its approachable language, supportive visual aids, and engaging story lines, this book is highly recommended for any young reader who needs a little extra help on their reading journey....

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