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Non-Fiction Decodable Readers

The Non-fiction Decodable Readers cover a variety of subjects that are of interest to students. They come hand-in-hand with our Fiction readers to make classroom learning a more well-rounded experience.  

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The non-fiction books do not need to be intimidating or uninteresting to young learners. Our Non-Fiction Decodable Readers integrate what students learn about reading, speaking, and listening into other areas such as science and the seasons.

Our Non-fiction Decodable Readers can achieve all of the above and then some. They are colour-coded according to the learning phases and areas as listed below:

  Phase  Learning Area  Colours  Letter Sounds
1  Phonemic Awareness  Teal  Speaking, listening, and phonemic awareness
2  Letter Sounds  Orange  s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, g, o, c, k, ck, e, u, r, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, and ss
3  Phonics  Blue  j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa, oi, oo, ow, ar, air, ear, er, ur, or, and ure
4  Blends  Red  st, nd, mp, net, nk, ft, sk, lt, lp, lf, lk, pt, xt, tr, dr, gr, cr, br, fr, bl, fl, gl, pl, cl, sl, sp, sw, tw, sm, pr, sc, sn, nch, scr, shr, spr, str, and thr
5  Vowel Sounds  Purple   ay, ou, ir, ea, oy, ir, ue, aw, wh, ph, ew, oe, au, ey, a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, and zh
6  Spelling  Green  -e, -es, -ing, -ed, -ful, -er, -est, -en, -y, and -ly

Decodable Readers Boxed Set

To purchase boxed set 1 and set 2 covering phases 1-6, click links below:

Each boxed set contains 72 titles, and each phase includes 12 titles.

The Non-fiction Decodable Readers along with fiction readers are part of single and classroom kits as well. For more details, click here.

Decodable Readers - Teacher Book - Non-fiction

The Decodable Readers Teacher Book for Set 1 and Set 2 Non-fiction provides comprehensive support for teachers. The teacher book includes 72 lesson plans which save teachers precious time and stress of designing lesson plans.

It also includes photocopiable activity pages, screening checks, and assessment pages to evaluate children's learning.

Decodable Readers - Big Books - Non-fiction

These extra-large A3  (A3 29.7 x 42 cm) Non-fiction Big Books provide children with visual and written examples of letter sounds.  

This range of Decodable Big Books align with the Science of Reading research to help kids progress through Phases 2-4 of the Beanstalk Books program ‘Letters and Sounds’. The books each focus on a different fictional story with interesting illustrations. The stories cover interest areas such as sports, animals, and fantasy creatures to make learning literacy more engaging for children.  

  • Book 1: Tap, Pat (s, a, t, p, i, n, m, and d)
  • Book 2: Pets and Kids (g, o, c, k, ck, e, u, and r)
  • Book 3: Zig and the Nuts (j, v, w, x, y, z, and zz)
  • Book 4: Ring the Bell (qu, ch, sh, th, and ng)
  • Book 5: Ducks on a Pond (CVCC and CCVC)
  • Book 6: The Sun is a Star (CCVC)

Decodable Readers - Real World - Non-Fiction - Hi-Lo 

Following the week-by-week progression of the Rainbow Phonics program, these Phase 2 - 6 Real World Hi-Lo readers offer older and struggling readers a contextualized platform to apply their reading skills. Each reader is carefully written to ensure that readers encounter only the letter sounds they have previously learned, while common exception (heart) words are introduced judiciously. This approach boosts confidence in readers, facilitating mastery over the phonics code whilse keeping them engaged with age appropriate topics.

Decodable Readers Boxed Set - Real World - Hi-Lo

To purchase boxed set covering phases 2-6: Decodable Readers Boxed Set - Real World - Non-Fiction - Hi-Lo - 60 Titles

Each boxed set contains 60 titles, and each phase includes 12 titles.

The Non-fiction Decodable Readers along with fiction readers are part of single and classroom kits as well. For more details, click here.

Decodable Readers - Science - Set of 12

ollowing the week-by-week progression of the Rainbow Phonics program, these Phase 2 - 6 Real World Hi-Lo readers offer older and struggling readers a contextualized platform to apply their reading skills. Each reader is carefully written to ensure that readers encounter only the letter sounds they have previously learned, while common exception (heart) words are introduced judiciously. This approach boosts confidence in readers, facilitating mastery over the phonics code whilse keeping them engaged with age appropriate topics.

Decodable Readers - Science - Pack of 6 

These readers are also available as pack of 6 which are ideal for classrooms:

Each boxed set contains 60 titles, and each phase includes 12 titles.

The Non-fiction Decodable Readers along with fiction readers are part of single and classroom kits as well. For more details, click here.

Decodable Readers Boxed Set - Science 

To purchase boxed set covering phases 2-6: Decodable Readers Boxed Set - Science - 60 Titles

Each boxed set contains 60 titles, and each phase includes 12 titles.

The Non-fiction Decodable Readers along with fiction readers are part of single and classroom kits as well. For more details, click here.

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