The books in the Sound-It-Out Stories Decodable Readers series provide practice in the phonics skills that equip young readers to unlock unfamiliar words, improve reading accuracy, gain reading confidence, and read independently. Each book focuses on specific phonics patterns in the context of a fun story. Books in the series are in sequential order, from simplest to more complex, beginning with just a few skills and then including previously mastered skills. Readers are encouraged to sound out the words using letter-sound decoding strategies to experience reading success. This 18-book set comes with the following titles: Tam and Sam, Nat's Map, Ten Men and a Pig, It Is Hot!, Rex the Pug, Do Not Quit, Quin!, The Fun Club, The Pet Shop, The Mare of the Lake, The Bike Race, A Whale in the Cove, June's Trick Mules, A Day on the Bay, We Planted a Feast!, Glasses in the Snow, Red Bats, Fern's Fort, Let's Gaze at Stars. Books measure 6" x 9". Each book includes 16 pages.

• WHAT'S INCLUDED – This 18-book set of 16-page decodable stories helps young readers use their growing letter-sound knowledge to sound out words they don't recognize.
• FUN PHONICS SKILLS PRACTICE – Each book focuses on specific phonics patterns in the context of a fun story.
• REAL-WORLD TOPICS – The engaging stories in this set feature high-interest topics, such as pets, pigs, horses, outdoor activities, play forts, and overcoming doubt.
• BUILD DECODING STRATEGIES – Stories provide practice in sounding out new and unfamiliar words.
• IMPROVE READING ACCURACY – Phonics knowledge helps take the guessing out of reading new words.
• DEVELOP READING CONFIDENCE – Improved reading skills help young readers take on more challenging reading material without fear.