Junior Learning · Phase 4 Fiction · 12 Books
Build confident readers with purposeful blend practice
These Phase 4 fiction decodable readers help children apply their phonics knowledge to 38 adjacent consonants through controlled, engaging stories.
Learning value
Targeted phonics practice inside meaningful stories
Practise consonant blends
Support children as they decode words containing 38 adjacent consonants and consolidate earlier phonics knowledge.
Move from sounds to stories
Controlled vocabulary lets emerging readers apply their skills in connected fiction rather than isolated word lists.
Build fluency and confidence
Repeated, successful reading helps improve accuracy, expression and the confidence to keep reading.
Teacher-ready routine
Three simple ways to use the set
Use the books for guided reading, targeted intervention, take-home practice or independent rereading.
Check readiness
Choose Phase 4 when earlier letter sounds and phonics skills are established and the child is beginning to blend adjacent consonants.
Preview the target pattern
Introduce the focus sounds, read together and encourage the learner to blend through unfamiliar words.
Reread for fluency
Return to familiar stories so attention can shift from effortful decoding toward pace, expression and meaning.
At a glance
Phase 4 decodable reader details
- Included
- 12 fiction decodable readers in the selected version
- Phonics phase
- Phase 4 — adjacent consonants and blends
- Learning focus
- 38 adjacent consonants using controlled decodable vocabulary
- Book band
- Early 2 / Yellow
- Guided reading
- Levels C–E
- Reading level
- Levels 3–8
- Age guide
- Approximately 5–6 years / Kindergarten–Year 1
- Versions
- Choose Set 1, Set 2 or Hi-Lo Diversity above
- Brand
- Junior Learning
Helpful answers
Phase 4 decodable reader FAQs
How do I know if Phase 4 is the right level?
Phase 4 is designed for children who have established earlier phonics skills and are ready to read words with adjacent consonants. If the books are being used for targeted instruction, confirm the best phase with the child’s teacher or literacy specialist.
What is the difference between the fiction and non-fiction sets?
Both reinforce the same phase-level decoding skills. This set practises them through fiction stories, while the matching non-fiction set uses factual topics and information text.
How many books are included?
The selected version includes 12 fiction decodable readers. Choose Set 1, Set 2 or Hi-Lo Diversity from the product options above.
What comes after Phase 4?
When Phase 4 skills are secure, move to Phase 5 for further practice with vowel sounds. Rereading familiar Phase 4 books can continue to support fluency.
