Keep fit

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

This Level 4 Set 2 book focuses on the 'oo' phoneme (as in 'pool'). It is good to keep fit! This text will show some of the ways that you can keep fit and be healthy.

A bang and a thud

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'igh' phoneme, Sam and Dan are woken by bangs and thuds. They get up and go to see what is causing the noise. Where are Sid and Pam? Are they involved?

Gus and tex

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

This Level 4 Set 2 book focuses on the 'oa' phoneme. When Tex gets wet in the rain, Nat and Dad leave him in the sun to dry. But when they come back, Tex has gone. Where is he?

Fizz, the pup

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'ch' phoneme, we meet Tim’s pup, Fizz. Fizz is covered in spots and can be very naughty. But he is just a puppy and the family love him.

Set sail

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'ai' phoneme, the boys decide to make a boat when the sandpit fills with water in the rain. Then they have to make sure it can sail.

A book of cats and kittens

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'oo' phoneme (as in 'look'), readers will see how cats behave and how naughty kittens can be.

Parrots

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

This Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'ee' phoneme takes a fun look at parrots. Parrots are birds that usually live in warm places. They mostly have brilliantly coloured feathers and some of them make good pets too.

The pink thing

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'ng' and 'nk' phonemes, Nat makes a pink puppet for Sid with wings and fangs and a pink and red face. But does Sid like his pink thing?

A job for Thog

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

In this Level 4 Set 2 book focusing on the 'th' phonemes, Zin and Thog are having a race to see who can get to the hidden hut first.

Nat's shop

by Paul George

Published 25 May 2023
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!

This Level 4 Set 2 book focuses on the 'sh' phoneme. Nat has lots of clothes, hats and socks in her shop. The kids come along to dress up. They have fun. But does Nat?