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What are phonics reading books (decodable books)? A guide for parents What are phonics reading books (decodable books)? A guide for parents
August 31, 2026 • 6 min read

What are phonics reading books (decodable books)? A guide for parents

What are phonics reading books (decodable books)? A clear guide for UK parents on why decodable books matter and how to choose the right ones.

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Books for reluctant readers: finding the right hook
July 16, 2026 • 6 min read

Books for reluctant readers: finding the right hook

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Phonics Bug books: a parent’s guide to the series
July 13, 2026 • 6 min read

Phonics Bug books: a parent’s guide to the series

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Project X books: a parent’s guide to the series
July 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Project X books: a parent’s guide to the series

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Biff, Chip and Kipper books: a parent’s guide to Oxford Reading Tree
July 2, 2026 • 6 min read

Biff, Chip and Kipper books: a parent’s guide to Oxford Reading Tree

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First reading books: what to look for and how to choose First reading books: what to look for and how to choose
June 29, 2026 • 6 min read

First reading books: what to look for and how to choose

First reading books explained: what to look for, the difference between decodable and levelled readers, and how to choose the right books.

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What is a “reading scheme”? A plain-English guide for parents
June 25, 2026 • 6 min read

What is a “reading scheme”? A plain-English guide for parents

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Tips on choosing books for your child
May 20, 2024 • 16 min read

Tips on choosing books for your child

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