You can’t beat Jan Thomas for a laugh-out-loud picture book and this one is full of decodable words with the occasional word (like “rhyming”) that you may need to assist with. Most young readers know the beloved Henry and Mudge and the Puppy Mudge series is perfect for younger readers who aren’t ready for the longer books featuring this playful duo. Puppy Mudge Wants to Play by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Sucie Stevenson I love the Acorn books (they range from very beginning to longer chapter books) and the Frog & Dog series is excellent for early readers with three books in the series featuring a dog who really wants to play with a group of frogs. There are a few trickier words, but nothing truly unmanageable. Plenty of rhyming words and lots of silly antics make this one an absolute win for young readers. What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig by Emma J. The books vary a bit in how hard they are, so take a look at specific titles before handing them over.Īt 60 pages, this book is going to require a bit more reading stamina, but it has a lot of simple words and feels really great for a young reader who wants to feel like a rockstar. When I asked for easy reader books, this series was one of the most suggested (it was a huge hit at our house too when I had a reader just gaining some confidence!). These were some of the first books my first grader was able to tackle on her own. The Biscuit books are perfect easy reader books because they contain so much repetition, white space, and big text. Lots of simple words make this a big win for a beginning reader.īiscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Pat Schories This picture book is a sweet delight about a little boy having a sick day at home, along with his beloved dog. With lots of repetition and bright illustrations, this is the perfect book for beginning readers who are ready for a simple story. Mud Mess by Mindy Melton Crow, illustrated by Veronica Anne Rooney This one is always a hit at our house, in the same vein of There’s a Monster at the End of This Book, where the rabbit addresses the reader and challenges them to a race through the book (and isn’t above a bit of a cheating!). I Will Race You Through This Book! by Jonathan E. Definitely a home run for a beginning reader! This book is a really great example of easy reader books – nearly every word is decodable and there is a lot of repetition, plus there are is a lot to look at in the illustrations. Go, Go Trucks! by Jennifer Liberts, illustrated by Mike Yamada If you give them to a child JUUUUST starting to sound out simple words and who knows a few basic sight words, they’ll likely be frustrated or overwhelmed.īut if you have a reader who is starting to gain some confidence, is getting comfortable with 4-5 letter words and knows a few more sight words, these books are going to be just the ticket! The books on this list of early reader books are just one step up from those books. Thank you for the treasure trove of blessings once again.A few weeks ago, I shared a list of decodable readers for very beginning readers. After the students master the skill, they will independently use them in literacy workstations independently and cooperatively in groups as well. I can’t wait to print and compile them in a binder and literacy bags. You have ensured that quality instruction is accessible for all students by creating and sharing this resource. I am so excited to have stumbled across this resource!! ♡♡♡♡ I am going to spread the news through my social networks and on my campus.☆☆☆ This curriculum is not only great for educators in a formal setting, but also home schoolers, tutors, parent volunteers, and parents who are looking for a comprehensive and easy to implement resource. This is my new small group phonics go-to resource this year! You ensured that all areas of literacy development were covered in a fun hands-on multi-sensory progression of skills. I am a seasoned veteran with 13+ years instructing ESL Early childhood students and I have never encountered a curriculum like yours. The fact that you choose to share these amazing resources FREE OF CHARGE is also mind blowing. Wow, I am sooooo blown away by the sheer amount of activities, variety, depth and complexity that went into creating the sequence for this curriculum.
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