This series comprises 14 nonfiction books. Aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten, each stage introduces a few sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset.
Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught letters/sounds and heart words. There are two books at each stage to reinforce learning:
Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m
Stage 2: n, o, p
Stage 3: b, c, g, h
Stage 4: d, e, f, v
Stage 5: k, l, r, u
Stage 6: j, w, z
Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
Follows the same scope and sequence as Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7.
Phonic Books publications specialize in decodable books for beginner and catch-up readers. Founded by three special needs teachers passionate about teaching all children to read, they applied their expertise to developing phonic reading books for young children and older, struggling readers. The books sets range from those suitable for pre-kindergarten students through to reluctant readers in secondary school.
With a growing reputation for their quality and effectiveness these book sets are now widely used by schools, tutors and parents in the UK, US, Canada, and countries around the world.
Features of Books for Beginner Readers
- Designed to engage and enthuse beginner and reluctant readers.
- Highly-structured phonic sequence encourages reading success and building of confidence from the very beginning
- Imaginative stories with appealing characters
- Colourful and motivating illustrations
- Highly-structured phonic progression
- Text on cream background to make the books reader-friendly
- Gradual introduction of high-frequency words
- A clear explanation of Synthetic Phonics for teachers and parents
- Game in every book to consolidate learning
- Additional reading and spelling activities for further reading practice
Features of Books for Catch-up Readers
- Vocabulary Page
- Short chapters for reluctant readers
- Text on cream background for easier reading
- Motivating illustrations and storyline
- Syllables split for reader
- Dyslexia friendly font
- Reading practice page with phonic focus
- Workbooks for further learning linked to stories
Dandelion World is the parallel series to Dandelion Launchers, and covers a range of engaging nonfiction topics. Each book includes a nonfiction knowledge builder feature for children and
adults to read together.