Build Early Decoding. Support Independent Reading. Establish Strong Phonics Foundations.
Beginning readers need texts 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 Launchers Stages 1–7 is a fully decodable phonics book series designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are just beginning to read. Each book introduces 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 stories—building 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 texts 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 books explicitly 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 Phonics Books (Stages 1–7)
Two books per stage, each containing fewer than 50 words.
Stage 1 – s, a, t, i, m
• Book 1a: Sam, Tam, Tim
• Book 1b: Is it Sam?
Stage 2 – n, o, p
• Book 2a: Pam
• Book 2b: The Pot
Stage 3 – b, c, g, h
• Book 3a: Sam’s Bag
• Book 3b: Pip and the Bat
Stage 4 – d, e, f, v
• Book 4a: Ted
• Book 4b: Meg and Ted
Stage 5 – k, l, r, u
• Book 5a: Ken, the Rat
• Book 5b: Kim, the Bug
Stage 6 – j, w, z
• Book 6a: Jim and Jam
• Book 6b: Ken Gets Wet
Stage 7 – x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
• Book 7a: Rex Yells
• Book 7b: Rex Will Not Sit
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 Launchers Stages 1–7 supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading by providing fully decodable texts that match explicit phonics instruction. Students read only the sounds they have been taught, strengthening decoding accuracy and supporting orthographic mapping.
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
These student-facing resources are designed to be used directly alongside Dandelion Launchers Stages 1–7 to reinforce phonics skills and provide additional practice.
- Dandelion Launchers Reading and Writing Activities for Stages 1-7
A photocopiable workbook aligned to each stage, offering reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension activities. - Dandelion Phonics Card Games
Hands-on phonics games aligned to the same scope and sequence, supporting practice with letter–sound correspondences and early decoding skills.
ALIGNS WITH OTHER DANDELION RESOURCES
Dandelion Launchers Stages 1–7 is a complete, fully decodable phonics series that can be used independently. For classrooms seeking additional practice or variation, it also aligns with the following optional resources:
- Dandelion World Stages 1-7
A nonfiction decodable series that teaches the same phonics skills through informational text, supporting comprehension and vocabulary development.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING SUPPORT
- Instructor’s Manual
Optional instructional guidance to support implementation within a structured literacy framework.
