Little learners books for beginner readers
Pip and Tim ( starts with 6 sounds and builds - the series goes to common spellings of vowel digraphs)
Whizz kids (not sure they’re up to vowel digraphs yet but will get you through all of prep and start of year one)
Big world - Non fiction beginner reader books - very very popular with the neurodivergent kids who don’t love stories as much but really like learning about new things. From the first 6 sounds to vowel digraphs.
Phonic books - The phonic books series have a slightly different sound progression that follows the sounds write units of work. After a few units the kids have most of the sounds from the basic alphabet and can use either series. I like the phonic books text - they have a clear sierra text that is closer to the Qld school text than the little learners books.
Dandelion readers
Dandelion launchers
World series - again, non fiction text which is popular with the neurodivergent kids.
Little Learners Pip and Tim Series. These books follow the adventures of Pip and Tim as they go about their lives. They introduce sounds, "heart" high frequency words, and go up to practising common multiple spellings of vowels - The full set covers prep to early year 2 level. The sets can be purchased individually and cost $30 to 55 per set.
Little Learners BIG WORLD nonfiction decodable books are carefully sequenced to match the Little Learners Love Literacy teaching scope and sequence. This series covers a range of relevant topics and text types – packing in as many facts as possible. Children will build content knowledge and vocabulary – vital for the development of comprehension. Every book includes a Talk About It section designed to spark discussion and develop oral language skills. Beautifully designed with a hybrid photographic and illustrative visual approach – these books will engage children and enable them to experience success. Each set can be ordered individually for between $39 and $55
Dandelion Launchers set 1-3 is 12 books covering the following phonic code. Unit 1: s, a, t, i, m, Unit 2: n, o, p, Unit 3: b, c, g, h, They give ample practise and follow cute characters. The Dandelion series follows the sounds write phonic sequence. Set 1-3 is $70
Dandelion Launchers set 4-7 is 16 books that covers the following letters: Unit 4: d, e, f, v, Unit 5: k, l, r, u, Unit 6: j, w, z, Unit 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz There is four books for each stage. Set 4-7 is $60
Dandelion Launchers, Units 8-10 ‘Lost’ These books follow the sounds write sequence and introduce adjacent consonants. Unit 8: VCC, CVCC Unit 9: CCVC Unit 10: CCVCC There is 12 books in the set and it is $70
Dandelion Launchers, Units 11-15 ‘The Big Chip’ These introduce the digraphs and give 4 opportunities to practise for each level. Unit 11: ch Unit 12: sh Unit 13: th Unit 14: ck, wh Unit 15: ng, qu Set 11-15 is $100. Every Dandelion Launchers set has an accompanying workbook with photocopiable worksheets available.
Dandelion Launchers, Unit 16-20, ‘The Itch’ 10 books, 2 at each stage, take children on a carefully structured progression, introducing the spellings ‘tch’ and ‘ve’ and simple two-syllable words. Unit 16: tch and ve, Unit 17: simple two-syllable words, Unit 18: two-syllable words and words with the suffix -ed Unit 19: two-syllable words and words with the suffix -ing Unit 20: two-syllable words and words with the spelling ‘le’ * Designed to complement Sounds-write, and Letters and Sounds and can be used with any phonic programme. * Develop independent reading skills. * Clear and accessible font size. Units 16-20 books are $60