Two Learning Pathways · One Continuous Journey
Our integrated phonics and leveled reading programs guide children from decoding words to understanding texts and thinking critically. Carefully selected, ability-matched books build decoding, comprehension, fluency, and expression step by step, helping children grow into confident, independent readers with the support of the same teacher.
A wet dog
Bret loves playing in water and often gets soaking wet. Luckily, his little owner always dries him off patiently.
Key Words: eyes, mouth, ears
Key Sentences: My…
Tiny Helpers
The crops on the farm are blooming and bearing fruit! The little helpers did a great job!
Key Words: worm, butterfly, frog
Key Sentences: It's a…
At The Beach
Dogs can dress up for the beach too! What will they look like?
Key Words: slippers, swimsuit, sunglasses
Key Sentences: I am wearing…
Crazy Cook
A little elephant, a piglet, and an octopus visit Rabbit. What are they up to?
Key Words: making, eating, drinking
Key Sentences: What are you doing? I'm…
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At The Playground
Let's go to the playground! We can swing, slide, and see-saw together. Which activity do you like best?
Key Words: playground, swing, slide, ladder
Key Sentences: We are going on...
A Rainforest
Welcome to the rainforest! What animals can we find living there? Let's take a look and say hello!
Key Words: rainforest, bug, butterfly, frog
Key Sentences: This is a ... in the rainforest.
I Help
I can help so many people! I help my mum, dad, teacher and even my dog. How about you?
Key Words: help, mom, dad, grandmother
Key Sentences: I help my...
The Picnic
Let's have a picnic in the park! We bring pizza, pie, pasta and a piñata. Come and see!
Key Words: park, people, pizza, pie
Key Sentences: Here is... Here are...
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So Big!
Look at all my big things! My coat is big, my hat is big, and guess what? I am big, too!
Key Words: look, coat, hat, bowl
Key Sentences: My ... is big.
The Five Senses
We all have five senses. We can see, hear, taste, smell and feel. Let's try each one out!
Key Words: sense, see, hear, taste
Key Sentences: I can...
My Dragon and I
My little dragon is my best friend! We like to hop, climb, hide, read and dig together.
Key Words: dragon, hop, climb, hide
Key Sentences: My dragon and I like to...
Hiding
Puff loves to play hide-and-seek! Where does Puff hide? In the box, under the bed, everywhere!
Key Words: hide, Puff, box, bag
Key Sentences: He likes to hide in/under...
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Cats
Cats come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are big, and they make us happy. Would you like one?
Key Words: cat, small, big, frown
Key Sentences: Some cats are... Cats make me...
Silly Pigs
One pig, two pigs, three pigs! The silly pigs walk, sing, dance, read and play. What will they do next?
Key Words: pig, walk, talk, box
Key Sentences: One pig... Two pigs... Three pigs...
Red, the Hen
Red is a good hen. She lays an egg every day — in the pig pen, on the bed, in a net. Can you find all ten?
Key Words: hen, egg, pig pen
Key Sentences: Can you find...?
Snow
Snow is falling everywhere! It covers the roof, the trees and the ground. Can you spot the little dog playing in the white snow?
Key Words: snow, roof, tree, ground
Key Sentences: Snow covers the...
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A Nice Raincoat
Susie has a new raincoat and she can't wait to wear it! Will it rain today? Let's watch the sky and listen for thunder.
Key Words: raincoat, wear, sky, sunny
Key Sentences: Can I wear it...?
Frog
Frog is a great hunter! He sits on the grass and traps bugs and grubs. But wait — here comes a big dog!
Key Words: frog, sit, grass, rock
Key Sentences: Frog grins and traps...
Going to the beach
Time to go to the beach! Let's pack the towel, sunhat, sunglasses, bucket and spade. Where is everything?
Key Words: beach, bather, towel, sunhat
Key Sentences: Where is/are my...?
My Mother at Work
My mom has a job at the gym. She helps us jog, hop and even zig-zag. She is very good at it!
Key Words: mom, job, gym, help
Key Sentences: My mom has a job... She helps us...
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Puppy!
Hello, puppy! What do you see? Puppy sees a rabbit, a cat, a turtle, a bird and a monkey — then falls asleep.
Key Words: puppy, see, rabbit, tree
Key Sentences: What do you see? I see a...
Help with Work
Farmers need help in the fields. A strong yak and a big ox do heavy work. But can a little puppy help, too?
Key Words: farmer, work, yak, field
Key Sentences: The ... helps him...
Peggy the Panda
Peggy the panda and her friends are playing hide-and-seek! One, two, three — where is everyone hiding?
Key Words: panda, play, friend, count
Key Sentences: Peggy looks under...
Animals
Animals move in so many ways! The frog jumps, the bird flies, the dog runs, the fish swims, the turtle walks.
Key Words: jump, frog, tree stump
Key Sentences: The ... likes to...
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Looking at Insects
What do a butterfly, a beetle, an ant and a bee have in common? They are all insects! Let's look at them.
Key Words: insect, butterfly, beetle
Key Sentences: Some insects have...
A Teacher Teaches
Different people do different jobs. Artists paint, drivers drive, singers sing, dancers dance, teachers teach.
Key Words: artist, art, paint, draw, drive
Key Sentences: An/A ... can...
Little Bo-Peep's Sheep
Little Bo-Peep has lost her fifteen sheep! One runs, two hide in a big shoe, six sit on a wall. Can she find them?
Key Words: sheep, lose, find, run
Key Sentences: She finds...
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A River's Journey
Where does a river begin, and where does it end? It starts as a tiny stream in the mountains and flows to the sea.
Key Words: river, begin, mountain, stream
Key Sentences: A river begins...
A Neighborhood Garden
An empty piece of bare land can become a beautiful garden! People dig and plant, and even kids can help.
Key Words: land, bare, dig, plant
Key Sentences: We will...
How Elephants Lost Their Wings
Once upon a time, elephants could fly! But they were so noisy and smashed trees and houses that the gods took away their wings.
Key Words: elephant, wing, fly, noisy
Key Sentences: Once upon a time, ...
Dinner
Every night, someone cooks dinner! Spaghetti on Monday, sausages on Tuesday, and on Sunday we eat out at a restaurant.
Key Words: cook, dinner, spaghetti, salad
Key Sentences: We are having...
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Milk from a Cow
Where does milk come from? It starts with cows on a farm, is milked by machine, and packed into cartons for shops.
Key Words: milk, cow, farm, grass
Key Sentences: Milk comes from...
What Is a Storm?
A storm is a very strong wind — but storms come in many kinds! Some bring rain and lightning, and some spin into a funnel cloud.
Key Words: storm, strong wind, rain
Key Sentences: What will this storm bring?
Traveling Around the City
Getting around a big city is easy and fun! Jacinta and I flew in an aeroplane, caught a ferry, and took a train.
Key Words: city, transport, aeroplane, pilot
Key Sentences: We ... to/by...
Father Bear's Surprise
A big snowstorm traps the three bears inside for weeks. Father Bear has hidden a long box under the bed — what could it be?
Key Words: food, firewood, surprise, box
Key Sentences: I'm going to...
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Fred's Doghouse
Rosie wants to stay warm in bed, but her dog Fred grabs her slipper and runs to his doghouse! Can she trick him?
Key Words: dog, Fred, Rosie, cold, bed
Key Sentences: ..., shouted ... He was hiding in...
Stars
Stars are in the sky day and night, but we can't see them by day. They are huge balls of burning gas, and the biggest make black holes.
Key Words: star, sky, day, night, sun
Key Sentences: Stars are...
The Dinosaur Chase
Big Dinosaur is hungry and Little Dinosaur is on the run! He hides in a rocky hole, but Big Dinosaur gets stuck in the mud.
Key Words: dinosaur, chase, rock, hole
Key Sentences: Big Dinosaur chased...
Rebecca and the Concert
Rebecca wants to perform in the class concert, but she thinks she can't. Her neighbour Mrs Wood teaches her the piano — will she play well?
Key Words: concert, piano, look after, next door
Key Sentences: I want to..., but I can't.
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In the Ocean
Take a ship out onto the ocean and meet its creatures! Which are true fish with fins and scales, and which are dolphins, clams and crabs?
Key Words: ocean, shelter, fish, fin
Key Sentences: Most fish have... It is not a fish, but we call it a...
A Plastic World
Since plastic was invented in 1862, it has changed our world — cheap and light. But it also harms the air, soil and sea animals.
Key Words: plastic, invent, change, cheap
Key Sentences: ... are bad for the environment.
My Hobby
My hobby is collecting stamps with my friend Kate! We cut, buy, swap and study stamps from all over the world.
Key Words: hobby, collect, stamp, magnifying glas
Key Sentences: My hobby is...
Fossil Hunting
Fossils are parts of plants and animals that lived long ago. Buried in sand and mud, they turned to rock — and paleontologists dig them up.
Key Words: fossil, plant, animal, long ago
Key Sentences: Fossils are... Fossils help us...
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Giant Balloons
A hot air balloon is a giant balloon! When the pilot fires the burners, the hot air rises and lifts the basket up into the sky.
Key Words: hot air balloon, float, basket, pilot...
Key Sentences: When ... gets hot, it rises. The pilot fires...
Creatures of the Night
When the sun goes down, nocturnal creatures wake up! Spiders, toads, owls, foxes and possums all hunt in the dark.
Key Words: nocturnal, sunset, active, night...
Key Sentences: ... are nocturnal. They sleep through the day and wake at sunset.
A Big Blizzard
A winter storm that turns really nasty becomes a blizzard. In 1978, Boston was buried for three days by strong winds, but neighbours came together.
Key Words: snow, winter, storm, blizzard...
Key Sentences: When ... gets quite bad, we call it a blizzard. People were stranded...
Weather Tools
How can you tell what the weather will be? Special tools help — a thermometer shows hot and cold, and a rain gauge catches the rain.
Key Words: weather, tool, hot, cold, air
Key Sentences: How can you tell...? It tells... It shows...
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Team Riley Returns
Riley and her emotions are back! At 13, Riley meets brand-new emotions. Is this a blessing or a challenge?
Take a Seat
A 14-year-old girl changes her whole school — and even the world — with one simple idea. What was it?
Building the Future
3D printing is changing our lives. Where is it used — in medicine, in space, or right in your classroom?
The Disease Detective
Tiny germs can spark a health crisis. Can a clever doctor play detective and save the day?
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Was King Tut Murdered?
The boy king died in mysterious ways. Can DNA from his mummy, thousands of years later, reveal the truth?
The Stories in the Rocks
A six-year-old bedroom treasure turned him into a discoverer of prehistoric sea monsters near the Arctic Circle!
The Dream Of Flight
Humans have dreamed of flying for thousands of years, from myths and legends to the first real flights. How did we do it?
Birds in Trouble
Deep in the Hawaiian forests, scientists use biotechnology to save birds from the edge of extinction.
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What Makes an Olympic Champion?
Are Olympic champions born or made? Genes, environment and mindset — which one matters most?
Is Prediction Possible?
Do earthquakes strike at random, or follow a hidden pattern? What key clues have scientists uncovered?
Inside Animal Minds
Parrots can count, and dogs remember 340 words! Animal intelligence is far greater than we ever imagined.
Fantastic Voyage
Without any navigation tools, how did ancient people paddle canoes across the Pacific and find hundreds of islands?
Sample Books from This Level
Pad, Pad, Pad!
Learn the short 'a' sound: pad, cap, bat
Eggs for Ben
Learn the short 'e' sound: hen, pen, bed.
Key Words: egg, get, pen, bed
Tim Is Ill
Learn the short 'i' sound: Tim, sit, milk.
Key Words: Tim, ill, big, sip
Fox Hops
Learn the short 'o' sound: fox, hop, pot.
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A Brave Dog
Learn the magic-e sound (a-e): snake, lake.
Key Words: game, lake, chase
A Box for Me
Learn the long 'e' sound (e, e-e): me, he, Pete.
Key Words: Chinese, Eve, Pete
I Like the Pipe
Learn the magic-e sound (i-e): pipe, bike.
Key Words: like, pipe, bike, side
The Closed Door
Learn the magic-e sound (o-e): stone, smoke.
Key Words: stone, smoke, home, nose
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Flora in the City
Learn the consonant blends: bl, cl, fl (flower, cloud).
Key Words: Flora, flower, flat
The Glass Globe
Learn the consonant blends: gl, pl, sl (glass, slide).
Key Words: glass, globe, plan, slug
King Crocodile
Learn the consonant blends: br, cr, fr (brave, crown).
Key Words: crocodile, frog, breakfast, brush
Grumpy Grandpa
Learn the consonant blends: gr, pr (grandpa, print).
Key Words: grumpy, grandpa, problem, print
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Snail Trail
Learn the 'ai' sound: snail, rain.
Key Words: snail, trail, rain, paint
The Holiday
Learn the 'ay' sound: holiday, stay.
Key Words: holiday, Monday, May, hallway
Teamwork
Learn the 'ea' sound: beach, clean.
Key Words: teamwork, leak, speak, beach
Meena and the Box
Learn the 'ee' sound: sheep, tree.
Key Words: Meena, feed, three, sheep
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Maggie Mouse
Learn the 'ou' sound: mouse, house.
Key Words: mouse, house, sound, around
The Brown Cow
Learn the 'ow' sound: cow, town.
Key Words: brown, cow, town, power
Annie's Autos
Learn the 'au' sound: autumn, saucer.
Key Words: auto, daughter, Paula
What Shall I Draw?
Learn the 'aw' sound: draw, hawk.
Key Words: draw, lawn, hawk
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