Our Decodable Readers offer a variety of interesting titles for children learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics. The books use a carefully controlled vocabulary based on the 42 letter sounds, tricky words, and alternative spellings taught across Steps 1 to 3.
Each level includes three series of books and incorporates new phonic knowledge, more tricky words, and longer texts, to build reading confidence and fluency. Comprehension questions and discussion topics are included at the end of each book to ensure children can not only read the text, but also get meaning from it.
✔ 213 books for children to explore
✔ Tricky words are shown in each book
✔ Light type is used as a guide for those few letters that should not be sounded out, such as the <b> in lamb
✔ Reading comprehension topics included in each book
✔ Handy checklist which details the skills and knowledge requirements for each level of reader is included in every book
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Orange (Level 0)
Perfect for those just starting to read
The Orange Level (Level 0) provides books with simple texts for children who are not ready to start the Red Level. There are highly illustrated word books for blending and segmenting practice, as well as general fiction titles for hesitant readers.
Little Word Books
Perfect for letter sound practice
These Little Word Books provide a gradual and structured start for children who are just beginning to read. They give children the opportunity to apply their letter-sound knowledge and improve their ability to blend words fluently.
The words for blending cover the 42 letter sounds across fourteen books. There are two books for each letter-sound group, which have decodable words that only use the sounds for that group and below.
The beautifully illustrated pages can also be used to stimulate discussion and build vocabulary.
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Jolly Phonics Little Word Books (14 books)
ISBN 978 1 844147 14 4 JL7144
Letter Sound Groups
Group 1: s a t i p n
Group 2: c k e h r m d
Group 3: g o u l f b
Group 4: ai j oa ie ee or
Group 5: z w ng v oo oo
Group 6: y x ch sh th th
Group 7: qu ou oi ue er ar
Titles in this series include:
1a: Ants in a Tin
1b: Snip, Snip
2a: Ten Tents
2b: Kittens in Mittens
3a: Frog’s Pond
3b: Dog Digs
4a: Train Tracks
4b: Mmm, Snacks
5a: Rook Wood
12 pages per book
16 pages per book
Read and See
Ideal for blending, segmenting, and vocabulary building
The Read and See books contain regular words that can be read by saying the sounds and blending them together. Children read the word and then turn the page to see the picture and find out if they are correct. They can use the sound dots under the picture to help them segment the word, pointing to each dot as they say the sound.
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Read and See (Pack 1, basic words, 14 books)
ISBN 978 1 84414 246 0 JL2460
Read and See (Pack 2, digraphs, 14 books) ISBN 978 1 84414 247 7 JL2477
5b: Moon Landing
6a: Puffin Cliffs
6b: Traffic Jam
7a: Farm Rescue
7b: River Outing
Letter sounds covered in this series:
Pack 1:
Group
Orange Readers
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These delightful general fiction books are perfect for children who have been taught the 42 main letter sounds but need extra practice to build their confidence and blending fluency.
The seven sets are aligned to the letter-sound groups, so that the decodable words only use the letter sounds for that group and below. A small number of tricky words are used in the last set.
Titles in this series include:
Set 1: Ants
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Orange Readers Complete Set (21 books)
ISBN 978 1 844145 89 8 JL891
Introduces tricky
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Snap
Set 2: Hen and Cat’s Picnic
Pet Panic
Dad’s Red Tent
Set 3: Golf Is Not Fun
Brett’s Dragon
Duck Gets Stuck
Set 4: Just a Storm
Red Jack’s Fort
Jaiden’s Lies
Set 5: A Hospital Visit
A Pong at Oakwood Zoo
Seven Elves
Set 6: Omelet for Lunch
Fox Cub Stops Yelling
A Boxfish in a Rush
Set 7: Mervin’s Garden
Spoilsport In the Attic
I love the way the book is laid out. It helps new readers to gain confidence and fluency, with instructions for
Elham Windrose, Teacher
12 pages per book
Red Readers (Level 1)
Perfect for the beginner reader
The words in the Red Readers can be read once the children have been taught the 42 letter sounds and first 10 tricky words taught in Step 1. The children will also need to recognize the tricky word “of,” which is relatively straightforward to blend.
Inky Mouse & Friends, General Fiction, and Nonfiction
A charming selection of stories offer children a glimpse into the worlds of Inky Mouse, Snake, and Bee, Mrs Beech’s class, Monsters, and some traditional tales. In Level 1, the nonfiction books explore the lives of domestic pets, wild animals, and insects.
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Level 1 Complete Set (18 books)
ISBN 978 1 844143 39 9 JL392
Introduces tricky words:
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8 pages per book
Inky Mouse & Friends
Titles in this series include: General Fiction
Mud Inky
Zack
Snake
Monster Footsteps Moat Farm
The Rocket Monsters The Pond Helping Book Week
The Wind and the Sun Nonfiction Star and Fish A Dog Has Pups A Shoal of Fish Slugs and Snails Foxes Insects
Our World Readers
These high-impact, nonfiction readers offer a range of texts on real-life topics. Level 1 offers fascinating facts about the world of music.
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Jolly Phonics Our World Readers (6 books)
ISBN 978 1 844148 91 2 JL8912
Introduces tricky words: to do was of to do was of
Titles in this series include:
Drums and Drummers
The Orchestra
Recorders Rock
Ding Dong Bells
Guitar Strumming
Splendid Strings
8 pages per book
Jolly Phonics Folktales
Jolly Phonics Folktales Readers are retellings of traditional folktales from around the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
Faint type is used for silent letters, like the ‹b› in lamb. All new tricky words and alternative vowel spellings used are shown on the inside front cover. These can be used as a quick practice activity before starting the book.
Comprehension questions and discussion topics are included at the end of the book. These ensure that children are not only able to read the text, but also get meaning from it.
Folktales Readers
A new range of beautifully illustrated books retells traditional folktales from across the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
We know that diversity in children’s books is important and these folk tales ensure all children can experience stories from around the world.
Emily Guille-Marrett, Folktales author
Yellow Readers (Level 2)
Perfect for the developing reader
The words in the Yellow Readers can be read once the children have been taught the 42 letter sounds, the first 20 tricky words, and the alternative spelling ‹y› as /ee/, found in words like funny, happy, and party
Inky Mouse & Friends, General Fiction, and Nonfiction
A charming selection of stories offer children a glimpse into the worlds of Inky Mouse, Snake, and Bee, Mrs Beech’s class, Monsters, and some traditional tales. In Level 2, the nonfiction books explore the natural world and life-skills.
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Level 2 Complete Set (18 books)
ISBN 978 1 844143 40 5 JL406
Introduces tricky words: are your all you come some here they there said
Titles in this series include:
Inky Mouse & Friends
Phonic Hetty
Zack’s Present Picnic
Spots
Looking for Snake
Our World Readers
These high-impact, nonfiction readers offer a range of texts on real-life topics. Level 2 offers fascinating facts about the world of sport.
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Jolly Phonics Our World Readers (6 books)
ISBN 978 1 844149 10 0 JL9100
Introduces tricky words: are your all you come some here they there said
General
Fiction
Monster Party
Crabs
Red Hen
Swimming
The Box
Animal Chatter
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Nonfiction Rainforests
12 pages per book
Cheese Stars
Oil
Lizards
Shells
Butterflies and Moths
Titles in this series include: Tennis
Rugby Hockey
Badminton
12 pages per book
Folktales Readers
Level 2 Complete Set (6 books)
978 1 83582 159 6 JL1596
A new range of beautifully illustrated books retells traditional folktales from across the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics. Titles in this series include: The Elves and the Cobbler The Trickster and the Terrapin Chicken Licken The Happy Rabbit The Emperor and the Seed The Chatty Yam
Green Readers (Level 3)
Perfect for the fluent reader
The words in the Green Readers can be read once the children have been taught the 42 letter sounds, the first 40 tricky words, ‹y› as /ee/, and the hop-over ‹e› digraphs, found in words like take, these, bike, bone and mule
Inky Mouse & Friends, General Fiction, and Nonfiction
A charming selection of stories offer children a glimpse into the worlds of Inky Mouse, Snake, and Bee, Mrs Beech’s class, Monsters, and some traditional tales. In Level 3, the nonfiction books explore the natural world and history.
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Level 3 Complete Set (18 books)
ISBN 978 1 844143 87 0 JL872
Introduces tricky words: go no so my by only one old like have live give little down what when who why where which
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16 pages per book
Inky Mouse & Friends
Titles in this series include: General Fiction
The Tree That Blinked What’s in the Box?
The Old Red Tractor The Model Boat Wait and See! The Bad-Tempered Goat
The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Fox and the Stork The Outing The Little Merman The Cricket and the Ants Little Monsters
Nonfiction
Our World Readers
These high-impact, nonfiction readers offer a range of texts on real-life topics. Level 3 offers fascinating facts about the world of transport.
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Jolly Phonics Our World Readers (6 books)
ISBN 978 1 844149 55 1 JL9551
Introduces tricky words: go no so my by only one old like have live give little down what when who why where which
Titles in this series include:
Brilliant Bikes
Terrific Trains
Bobbing Boats
A Peek at Planes
Snakes Deserts Captain Scott Underground Mushrooms Teeth
16 pages per book
Helpful Helicopters
Cars, Vans, and Buses
Folktales Readers
A new range of beautifully illustrated books retells traditional folktales from across the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
Folktales
Blue Readers (Level 4)
Perfect for the confident reader
The words in the Blue Readers can be read once the children have been taught the 42 letter sounds, the first 60 tricky words, ‹y› as /ee/, the hop-over ‹e› digraphs, and the alternative vowel spellings found in words like day, seat, sky, night, snow, brown, few, boy, bird, turn, straw, August, and walk.
Inky Mouse & Friends, General Fiction, and Nonfiction
A charming selection of stories offer children a glimpse into the worlds of Inky Mouse, Snake, and Bee, Mrs Beech’s class, Monsters, and some traditional tales. In Level 4, the nonfiction books explore the natural world, history, and sport.
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Level 4 Complete Set (18 books)
ISBN 978 1 844143 88 7 JL880
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Titles in this series include:
Inky Mouse & Friends
The Bird House
Daisy and Buttercup
The New Kitten
An Inter-Hive Match
The Maize Maze Beach Rescue
Introduces tricky words:
General Fiction
The Enormous Turnip Rumpelstiltskin
Puppets
Many More Monsters
16 pages per book
Nonfiction Soccer Mountains
Henry Ford
Sharks
The Moon
The Nile
The Pumpkin Party Town Mouse & Country Mouse
Our World Readers
These high-impact, nonfiction readers offer a range of texts on real-life topics. Level 4 offers fascinating facts about the world of weather.
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Jolly Phonics Our World Readers (6 books)
ISBN 978 1 844149 30 8 JL9308
Introduces tricky words: many any before more because other made many any before more because other made want were saw would should could their want were saw would should could their put right goes does two four put right goes does two four
Titles in this series include:
Rain and Rainbows
Whistling Winds
Thunder and Lightning
Slippery Snow
Splendid Sunshine
Clouds and Fog
16 pages per book
Folktales Readers
A new range of beautifully illustrated books retells traditional folktales from across the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
Folktales
16 pages per book
The Storytelling Stone
Each set contains 6 books
The Storytelling Stone How the Beetle Got Her Green-Gold Coat Two Frogs The Fox and the Crow The Boy Who Wanted the Moon The Talking Eggs
Beautifully illustrated pages
Purple Readers (Level 5)
Perfect for the confident reader
The words in the Purple Readers can be read once the children have been taught the 42 letter sounds, the 72 tricky words, the alternative vowel spellings taught in Step 2 – ‹y› as /ee/, the hopover ‹e› digraphs, and the alternative vowel spellings found in words like day, seat, sky, night, snow, brown, few, boy, bird, turn, straw, August, and walk – and the remaining alternative spellings taught in Step 3, found in words like phone, nice, pencil, icy, huge, magic, energy, chair, bear, and square. In addition, children are encouraged to read more challenging words using the rule: If the short vowel doesn’t work, try the long vowel.
Inky Mouse & Friends, General Fiction, and Nonfiction
A charming selection of stories offer children a glimpse into the worlds of Inky Mouse, Snake, and Bee, Mrs Beech’s class, Monsters, and some traditional tales. In Level 5, the nonfiction books explore the natural world and history.
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Level 5 Complete Set (18 books)
ISBN 978 1 83582 284 5 JL2845
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Introduces tricky words: once upon always also eight love cover after every Mother Father
Our World Readers
These high-impact, nonfiction readers offer a range of texts on real-life topics. Level 5 offers fascinating facts about the world of animals.
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Jolly Phonics Our World Readers (6 books)
ISBN 978 1 844147 12 0 JL7120
Introduces tricky words: always Father upon cover eight every once also after love Mother
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16 pages per book
Titles in this series include: Phonics (Nonfiction)
Inky Mouse & Friends
The Circus The Steam Fair The Scarecrow Festival The Accident Gingerbread Hedgehog Help
Titles in this series include:
Beastly Bugs
Rainforest Birds
Under the Sea
An Owl Prowl
Bears
Dolphins Centipedes and Millipedes
Martha Ann Ricks The Amazon Ada Lovelace
Snake (General Fiction)
The Hare and the Tortoise Goldilocks and the Three Bears Assembly Little Red Riding Hood Monster Arion and the Dolphins Hairy Monsters
16 pages per book
Fantastic Frogs and Toads
Dependable Dogs
A new range of beautifully illustrated books retells traditional folktales from across the world. They have a carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
