Phonics Decodable Word-level Readers
Word Level Readers – the bridge between decodables and authentic texts.
These phoneme-based decodable readers are unique in the way they scaffold the decodability of texts, reading comprehension and reading fluency. They make it easy to transition students from reading decodables to reading authentic texts.
This 64-book series supports structured literacy by combining real stories with targeted phonics instruction. Developed in collaboration with Joy Allcock, the series follows a sound-to-print approach, helping students to connect phonemes and graphemes, and to understand the diversity of the alphabetic code.
Ideal for students who have grasped basic phonics and are ready to take the next step, these readers use texts that reflect real language and classroom-friendly themes.
Structured, decodable texts
Aligned with Joy Allcock’s sound-to-print methodology
Suitable for Years 1–4 and older students with learning gaps
This series was used in the Shine Literacy Project Final Report
and supports a structured, sound-to-print approach.
