Build Confidence with Truly Decodable Stories Your Child Can Read from Start to Finish!

Decode with Us! is a thoughtfully designed collection of five short vowel decodable books, created for beginning readers who are ready to start sounding out simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Rooted in the Science of Reading, this set supports early literacy with stories that are not only educational—but also fun, confidence-building, and truly decodable.  

This collected edition features five works: Sam and Pat: Short A Decodable Ted Has Ten Pets: Short E Decodable A Pig in a Wig: Short I Decodable A Job for Bob: Short O Decodable Gus and His Nut: Short U Decodable

What Makes This Set Special?

• Clean CVC focus—No blends or digraphs, just solid short vowel practice

• One short vowel per book—Clear progression for targeted phonics learning

• Text and illustration layout—Words appear on one page, picture on the other, to reduce guessing and encourage true decoding

• Engaging storylines—Each book includes a beginning, middle, and end

• Playful, supportive illustrations—Enhance comprehension without giving away the words

• Minimal “heart words”—Strategically selected high-frequency words to support natural storytelling

• Phonics-aligned character names—Reinforces the focus vowel in a fun, memorable way

Inside Each Book You’ll Find:

• Short Vowel Introduction – Clear explanation of the focus vowel sound, along with a suggested hand gesture to reinforce phonemic awareness.

• CVC Word List – A complete list of all decodable CVC words used in the story for easy review and reinforcement.

• High-Frequency Word List – Includes the high-frequency (heart/sight) words found in the text to support comprehension.

• Total Word Count – Helpful for tracking progress and conducting running records.

• Comprehension Questions – Five targeted, story-specific questions to check understanding and support oral language development.

• Review Page – Combines picture and word matching to reinforce vocabulary and decoding skills.

• Directed Drawing Activity – A simple, step-by-step drawing of one focus word from the text—perfect for fine motor practice and vocabulary connection.

Whether your reader is just starting their phonics journey or needs a boost in decoding skills, Decode with Us! offers the structured practice and joyful stories they need to grow.