Build Early Decoding. Support Independent Reading. Establish Strong Phonics Foundations.
Beginning readers need decodable books that align precisely with the phonics they are learning. When students are asked to read words containing unfamiliar sounds or patterns, decoding breaks down and confidence suffers.
Phonic Books Dandelion World Stages 1–7 is a fully decodable nonfiction phonics book series designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are just beginning to read. These early decodable readers introduce only a few new letter–sound correspondences at a time, allowing children to read independently from the very start.
This structured series progresses systematically through the initial sounds of the alphabet while continually reinforcing previously taught sounds and high-frequency words. With two books per stage, students receive repeated practice through different informational texts, supporting accuracy, fluency, and confidence as they move through the sequence.
Instruction is aligned with evidence-based literacy practices and the Science of Reading, supporting explicit, systematic phonics instruction and accurate decoding development.
WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE BOOKS
- Fully decodable nonfiction books aligned to a structured phonics progression
- Incremental introduction of letter–sound correspondences
- Two books per stage for repeated practice with new sounds
- Supports independent reading from the outset
- Reinforces previously taught sounds and high-frequency words
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These decodable texts support the development of:
- Phonemic awareness and sound–symbol correspondence
- Blending sounds to read CVC words
- Accurate left-to-right decoding using pure sounds
- Early reading confidence and fluency
- Application of previously taught phonics skills
THIS SET INCLUDES
14 Fully Decodable Nonfiction Books (Stages 1–7)
Two books per stage, each containing fewer than 50 words.
Stage 1 – s, a, t, i, m
• Book 1a: Sit, Tim
• Book 1b: At a Mat
Stage 2 – n, o, p
• Book 2a: At the Top?
• Book 2b: A Sap Tap
Stage 3 – b, c, g, h
• Book 3a: The Cat Can Tag
• Book 3b: A Big Hat
Stage 4 – d, e, f, v
• Book 4a: Get Fed
• Book 4b: A Vet in a Van
Stage 5 – k, l, r, u
• Book 5a: Up on the Log
• Book 5b: A Fun Kid
Stage 6 – j, w, z
• Book 6a: Bug in a Jam
• Book 6b: Zig, Zag, Tag
Stage 7 – x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
• Book 7a: The Jazz Gig
• Book 7b: In the Dell
WORKS WITH ANY STRUCTURED LITERACY PROGRAM
- Aligns with structured literacy and phonics-based scope and sequences
- Supports explicit, systematic phonics instruction
- Complements classroom, intervention, and MTSS settings
- Integrates without altering existing curriculum frameworks
DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION
Dandelion World Stages 1–7 supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading by providing fully decodable books that match explicit phonics instruction. Students read only the sounds they have been taught, strengthening decoding accuracy and supporting orthographic mapping.
These nonfiction decodable readers follow the same phonics scope and sequence as Dandelion Launchers Stages 1–7, allowing educators to pair fiction and nonfiction texts while maintaining instructional consistency.
The systematic progression, repeated practice, and clear phonics alignment make this series appropriate for classroom adoption, intervention use, and district-wide early literacy initiatives.
PAIRS WITH
- Dandelion World Stages Reading and Writing Activities for Stages 1-7
A photocopiable workbook aligned to each stage, supporting reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension practice. - Dandelion Phonics Card Games
Hands-on phonics games aligned to the same scope and sequence, reinforcing decoding skills introduced in the books.
ALIGNS WITH OTHER DANDELION RESOURCES
- Dandelion Launchers Stages 1–7
A fiction-based decodable reader series teaching the same phonics skills through narrative text.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING SUPPORT
- Instructor’s Manual
Optional instructional guidance to support implementation within a structured literacy framework.
