Junior Learning · Decodable Readers · Ages 5+
Build reading confidence, one skill at a time
Help developing readers move into longer stories while continuing to practise the phonics skills they have already been taught.
Learning value
Why this resource earns a place in purposeful play
Apply phonics knowledge
Give developing readers purposeful opportunities to practise the sounds and patterns they are learning.
Build reading confidence
Controlled, appropriately matched practice can make independent reading feel more achievable.
Support home or school
Useful for home reading, literacy support, classroom libraries and small-group practice.
Product information
What to know before you choose
📚 RAINBOW PHONICS • DECODABLE CHAPTER BOOKS
Their First Decodable Chapter Books
These early decodable chapter books use controlled text aligned with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence, progressing from Phase 3 phonics through blends, alternative vowel sounds and Phase 6 affixes.
With recurring characters and longer-form stories, the series gives children an opportunity to build confidence while experiencing the excitement of reading their first chapter books.
🚀 Phase 3 — Jill Jet Phonics & consonant digraphs 12 stories in 6 books • Ages 5+ 🏏 Phase 4 — Cricket the Kid Blends 6 decodable stories • Ages 5+ 🌸 Phase 5 — June Bloom Alternate vowel sounds 6 decodable stories • Ages 8+ ⚡ Phase 6 — Calvin Affixes & fluency 6 decodable stories
🚀 Phase 3 — Jill Jet Phonics & consonant digraphs 12 stories in 6 books • Ages 5+
🏏 Phase 4 — Cricket the Kid Blends 6 decodable stories • Ages 5+
🌸 Phase 5 — June Bloom Alternate vowel sounds 6 decodable stories • Ages 8+
⚡ Phase 6 — Calvin Affixes & fluency 6 decodable stories
LONGER STORIES • CONTROLLED TEXT • PHONICS PRACTICE
A Step Towards Independent Reading
First Chapter Books
Longer-form decodable stories give children the experience of reading chapter books while still working within controlled text.
Phonics-Focused
Each phase targets specific phonics knowledge within the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence.
Build Reading Confidence
Controlled vocabulary gives readers opportunities to review and practise skills while progressing into longer stories.
PHASE 3 PHONICS & CONSONANT DIGRAPHS
🚀 Jill Jet Decodable Chapter Books
Jill Jet decodable stories give children the opportunity to review and master their letter sounds while reading their very first chapter book series.
Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence at Phase 3 level.
📚 12 Decodable Stories 📖 6 Books 🔤 Phonics Focus 🧩 Consonant Digraphs 🧒 Ages 5+
PHASE 4 BLENDS
🏏 Cricket the Kid Decodable Chapter Books
Cricket the Kid decodable stories give children the opportunity to review and master blends while reading their very first chapter book series.
Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence at Phase 4 level.
📚 6 Decodable Stories 🔡 Targets Blends 📖 Controlled Vocabulary 🧒 Ages 5+
PHASE 5 ALTERNATE VOWEL SOUNDS
🌸 June Bloom Decodable Chapter Books
June Bloom decodable stories give children the opportunity to review and master vowel sounds while reading their very first chapter book series.
Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence at Phase 5 level.
📚 6 Decodable Stories 🔊 Alternate Vowel Sounds 📖 Phase 5 Controlled Text 🧒 Ages 8+
PHASE 6 AFFIXES • FLUENCY • VOCABULARY
⚡ Calvin Decodable Chapter Books
Join Calvin and his friends in exciting, action-packed decodable adventures designed to help readers continue developing their fluency skills.
Each story increases in complexity, with a focus on affixes, sentence structure and building vocabulary.
The stories also support social and emotional learning through relatable characters exploring themes including making new friends, overcoming fear and taking responsibility.
📚 6 Decodable Stories 🔡 Phase 6 Affixes 📈 Fluency 💬 Vocabulary ❤️ Social & Emotional Themes
RAINBOW PHONICS
Choose the Chapter Book Phase
Match the chapter books to the phonics skills the reader is currently practising.
At a glance
Product summary
- Product
- Decodable Chapter Books - Boxed Set - 6 Books/12 stories
- Brand
- Junior Learning
- Category
- Decodable Readers
- Age guidance
- Ages 5+
