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

What’s Included in This Collection

This complete starter bundle provides a comprehensive library of 26 decodable books, carefully sequenced to support early reading success:

• I Am Ready Set (6 titles)
  Introduces early decoding with VC/CVC words and short vowels.

• Step 1 Set (8 titles)
  Builds confidence with simple sentences, CVC words, and foundational phonics skills.

• Step 2 Set (6 titles)
  Introduces consonant blends while reinforcing fluency and comprehension.

• Step 3 Set (6 titles)
  Expands skills further with digraphs and multisyllabic words.

From first sounds to more complex word structures, this collection provides a clear and supportive pathway for developing confident, independent readers. Each stage builds on the last, ensuring children experience success at every step.

With familiar characters, engaging storylines, and meaningful themes of friendship, problem-solving, and resilience, children are motivated to read again and again—strengthening both their decoding skills and their love of reading.