"The eight phonics-based stories in this collection help children progress gently beyond the very basics of learning to read. They introduce consonant blends, word endings (such as -ed), and longer words and sentences, but the short vowels and repetition keep text decodable. The use of word families makes these longer stories more manageable for early readers, and the silly content keeps kids coming back for more!" -- Back cover

"Playing on a soccer team is an exciting experience! Will the team work together and have fun in their big game? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with a short i vowel sound"-- Provided by publisher.

"A dog's life is filled with many interesting activities and adventures! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with a short o vowel sound"-- Provided by publisher.

"A cat's life is filled with many interesting activities and adventures! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with a short a vowel sound"-- Provided by publisher.

"These twelve phonics-based stories are perfect for kids in kindergarten and first grade. The easy-to-read stories feature fun illustrations and silly animal characters, like a pig who is a picky eater and a rabbit who loves to dress up! Animal names and sight words add challenge for readers, while one-syllable words and consistent short vowels keep text decodable."-- Page 4 of cover.

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join Gabby and all her friends in the Dollhouse in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.

"This collection gives early readers practice with beginning phonics skills! It's perfect as a companion to Bob Books Beginning REaders, but also stands on its own. The twelve simple but fun stories are supported by friendly illustrations. Three-letter words, short sentences, and plenty of repetition keep the text simple and decodable, helping kids become comfortable and confident with basic reading!" -- Back cover