Express Decodable Readers Set 1 Supplemental Set - 6 Pack (48 Books)

Express Decodable Readers are a reading programme driven by the belief that every child deserves to learn to read.

This decodable-book series offers a systematic, phonics based approach to early reading, supporting learners from first sounds all the way to confident independent reading.

• Structured, progressive reading development
• Decodable, controlled texts
• Easy-to-read format
• Engaging & child-friendly
• Supports reading fluency & comprehension
• 95% aligned with UFLI Foundations - Click here to download our Express UFLI Alignment
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The Step 1 Supplemental Decodable Book Set is designed to extend and enrich learning from the core Step 1 collection. This eight-book set provides additional practice with simple sentences, consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words, and short vowels, helping children build fluency, confidence, and reading stamina.

Perfect for reinforcing phonics skills, this set offers greater variety and supports the development of a well-rounded decodable classroom library. Familiar characters return in new stories, giving children more opportunities to practise decoding in meaningful and engaging contexts.

Sticky Words practised: I, a, the, was, to, too, from, go

What’s Inside the Set

Cat Naps
Cat sleeps and sleeps—through the night and into the next day! It takes a splash of rain to wake her, leaving her refreshed and ready to go.

Cat’s Fan
Cat worries she is not good enough, but Pig reminds her just how wonderful she is, modelling kindness, reassurance, and friendship.

Cub in the Tub
After a muddy adventure, Cub enjoys a fun-filled bath before settling down for a well-earned rest.

Get Up, Cub
Cub is running late! With many tasks to complete, he rushes to get ready—but still makes it just in time.

Dog’s Big Bag
Dog packs a very full bag for a picnic—but it becomes too heavy to carry. With some clever thinking, he finds a creative solution.

Dog’s Pop
Dog’s fizzy drink causes a bit of a mess, but he tidies up and carries on. A light-hearted story with a funny twist at the end.

Pig Tags
Pig and friends play a lively game of tag. Even when things don’t go as planned, everyone still has fun together.

Pig’s Fit
Pig has a temper tantrum, but with help from Bug, he learns how to calm down through rest and breathing—a gentle introduction to emotional regulation.