01/13/2026
🌟 Want to support your new reader? Start with decodable books!🌟
These books are intentionally designed with words that match the phonics skills kids learn first (think: cat, map, sip, hop). Beginning readers are learning that letters represent sounds that they can decode to unlock the meaning of words. Early decodable books patterns allow kids to practice sounding out words instead of guessing. The result? More confidence, stronger skills, and joyful “I can read this!” moments.
Some great first decodable book series are:
📖 Laugh-a-Lot Phonics: Short Vowels
📖 Bob Books Set 1: Beginning Readers
📖 Phonic Books Dandelion World Stages 1-7
📖 Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 1
Parents: Feeling like your student is a little past these first series but could still benefit from the decodable books format? Just ask us for suggestions at the right level!