DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Create a vibrant, inclusive reading culture in your school
For over 25 years, Barrington Stoke has been pioneering super-readable, accessible books. Each is expertly designed and edited to counter difficulties including dyslexia and visual stress, and to support EAL learners and those falling behind. Our wide range of high-quality shorter texts by bestselling and awardwinning authors engages and entertains readers, broadens vocabulary, develops fluency and boosts confidence, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop a love of reading.
Award-winning authors ensure well-written texts
Short providechapters plenty of rest breaks
Age-appropriate stories matched to the age of the reader not their reading level
Shorter length allows readers to build stamina and confidence
Expert editing ensures a smoother read that still challenges the reader
Off-white, heavier paper helps reduce visual stress
Accessible layouts and spacing
comprehension and break up the text
Unique dyslexiafriendly font makes reading easier
Great design and enticing covers make the books instantly appealing
Each of our high-interest, low-ability books are given a reading age to help you match the right book to each pupil.
For 9+ readers
READING AGE 6
The Reading Age refers to the text’s level of difficulty, based on our specialist language edit. Visit our website to see sample spreads from each level.
The Interest Age refers to the actual age of the reader.
Engaging, highly-illustrated super-short stories, designed to support seriously struggling readers aged 7+.
Key features
• Approx. 400 words; 32 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Illustrated in full-colour on every page
• Engaging titles with accessible plot and language
• Popular authors including Michael Rosen, Cornelia Funke and Michael Morpurgo
Short, manageable chapters hook readers from the first page, while the longer wordcount allows them to get into their stride and build confidence and stamina.
Key features
• Approx. 3,000 to 7,000 words; 64 – 96 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Highly illustrated in black and white
• Popular, big name authors include Anne Fine, Malorie Blackman, Gill Lewis, Michael Morpurgo and Tanya Landman
Super-readable historical non-fiction, packed with facts and diagrams to support key topics and perfect for reluctant readers.
Key features
• Approx. 7000 to 8,500 words; 88 – 104 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Highly illustrated in black and white
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Award-winning non-fiction author
Our core hi-lo range comes from the very best children’s authors and offers a diverse range of characters, topics and genres to captivate and entertain even the most reluctant readers in mid–upper primary.
Key features
• Approx. 7,500 – 15,00 words; 64 – 152 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Varying levels of black and white illustration
• Critically acclaimed writers including Catherine Johnson, Lucy Strange, Tom Palmer, Bali Rai, Lisa Thompson, Ross Montgomery and Serena Patel
HUMOUR
HISTORY EMPATHY SPORT
