Phonics Readers Series

Poodle loves to doodle everywhere – walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in useful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents’ notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Alpaca's maracas

by Lesley Sims

Published 4 February 2021

Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won't rattle. Can they help each other? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with delightful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

Chameleon Comedian

by Russell Punter

Published 1 April 2021

Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural talents to create a magical new act? Find out in this latest addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

Fat cat on a mat and other tales with CD

by Russell Punter and Lesley Sims

Published 27 May 2021

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there really a SHARK in the park?

Accompanied by a listen-along CD, the collection contains the following titles: Fat Cat on a mat, Ted in a red bed, Big Pig on a dig, Hen's pens, Fox on a box, Frog on a log, Ted's shed, Sam Sheep can't sleep, Shark in the park, Toad makes a road, Goose on the loose and Mouse moves house.

Goat in a Boat

by Lesley Sims

Published 1 September 2018

Ten-Pin Penguins

by Russell Punter

Published 14 October 2021

Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he's won a different competition, without even realizing it?

Owl in a Towel

by Lesley Sims

Published 3 February 2022

Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seems? A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio to listen to the story.

Whale Tells a Tale

by Russell Punter

Published 17 March 2022

How can Whale escape from four hungry sharks? By telling them a tale of treasure, perhaps? Find out in this latest edition to the popular Phonics Readers series. A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio to listen to the story.

Cockatoos on a cruise

by Russell Punter

Published 28 April 2022

When Bruce and Sue the cockatoos take their little nephew Lou on a luxury cruise, he causes chaos on every deck. But he might just save the day in the end...
Another title in the popular phonics readers series, which makes learning phonics fun.

Bumble bees on water skis

by Russell Punter

Published 4 August 2022

Miss Honey's class of bumble bees want to try water skiing during their lunch break. What could possibly go wrong? Find out in this latest hilarious addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

Gopher the chauffeur

by Lesley Sims

Published 27 October 2022

Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

Polar Bear at the Christmas Fair

by Lesley Sims

Published 13 October 2022

Claire the polar bear is desperate to see Santa at the Christmas fair. But first one thing interrupts, then another... Will she ever get to meet Santa? A sweet rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio.

Yeti cooks spaghetti

by Russell Punter

Published 8 December 2022

Yeti is expecting a lot of customers at his Snow Cafe. Delicious spaghetti should fill them up. But how much to make? You can't have too much spaghetti- can you? Another hilarious entry in the popular Phonics Readers series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

Crab in a lab

by Russell Punter

Published 11 May 2023

Sam the crab loves trying out experiments in her lab- but they don't always go to plan. Can she use her science skills to save her friends from some greedy gannets? Find out in this amusing addition to the ever-growing Phonics Readers series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

T. Rex needs specs

by Lesley Sims

Published 14 September 2023

A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories.
With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

Orangutan with a van

by Russell Punter

Published 12 October 2023

Orangutan has a big day ahead. Tiger is moving house and he has a lot of stuff to go on Orangutan's van. Will it all get there in one piece? Find out in this hilarious story that makes learning phonics fun. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

Vroom, vroom, Baboon!

by Russell Punter

Published 4 January 2024

In this funny rhyming story, racing driver Baboon looks set to win the Jungle Grand Prix. But her rival Cheetah will try any trick to stop her. Will he succeed? Find out in this fast-paced addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

Raptor on a tractor

by Russell Punter

Published 11 April 2024

When Raptor's tractor has to take a short cut it soon causes gridlock! Find out what happens next in this hilarious new addition to the popular phonics readers series. A funny rhyming story for children learning to read.

Tiger deep-sea diver

by Lesley Sims

Published 4 July 2024

Tiger and her dive team are off in search of a sea dragon in this vividly illustrated tale for beginner readers. The rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.

Squid Lifts the Lid

by Lesley Sims

Published 12 September 2024

Splendid Squid is the king's magician but Sneaky Sid the shark has ruined her latest trick. Now she's lost the royal crown and the king is FURIOUS. Follow her lifting lid after lid as she tries to track it down. Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.