Decodable CVC Readers + Parent Guide
Category: Education / Phonics Readers
20 foldable decodable mini books for beginning readers, from short a to mixed vowels, with an 8-page parent guide. Color and ink-saver, A4 and US Letter.
Watch your child read a whole little book on their own - and ask for the next one. These 20 foldable mini books use only words a beginning reader can sound out, so every page feels like a win.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 4 PDF files: Full Color US Letter, Full Color A4, Ink-Saver US Letter, Ink-Saver A4
• Each file has 29 pages: 1 contents page + 20 books (one sheet each) + an 8-page parent guide
• US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) and A4 (210 x 297 mm) are laid out separately, so nothing is shrunk or cropped
• Ink-Saver version: clean line-art pictures your child can color before reading
INSIDE EVERY BOOK (8 pages from one sheet of paper)
• Cover with a title your child can read
• Page 2: the sound of the book and the tricky words, shown before reading
• Pages 3 to 6: a short, funny story with an original picture on every page
• Page 7: "Words I can read" list and 3 stars to color, one for each read
• Page 8: 2 yes/no questions to check understanding, plus a sticker spot
A CLEAR ORDER
• Books 1-4: short a
• Books 5-7: short i
• Books 8-10: short o
• Books 11-13: short u
• Books 14-16: short e
• Books 17-20: all five short vowels mixed
Every word in every book is either a short-vowel CVC or VC word (like cat, pig, up, in) or one of a few tricky words (like the, a, is, has) listed on page 2 of that book. We checked every single word of all 20 books against its list before release.
THE 20 BOOKS
• Book 1: A Fat Cat (short a)
• Book 2: Dad and the Van (short a)
• Book 3: Pam and the Ham (short a)
• Book 4: Max and the Ram (short a)
• Book 5: The Big Pig (short i)
• Book 6: Tim and the Rig (short i)
• Book 7: Sit, Pip, Sit! (short i)
• Book 8: A Dog on a Log (short o)
• Book 9: Tom and the Fox (short o)
• Book 10: Mom and the Mop (short o)
• Book 11: Gus the Bug (short u)
• Book 12: Bud and the Pup (short u)
• Book 13: The Cub and the Bus (short u)
• Book 14: Meg and the Hen (short e)
• Book 15: Jet and the Vet (short e)
• Book 16: The Red Jet (short e)
• Book 17: The Hot Sun (mixed vowels)
• Book 18: A Pig in a Wig (mixed vowels)
• Book 19: The Fox and the Hen (mixed vowels)
• Book 20: The Big Red Bus (mixed vowels)
THE 8-PAGE PARENT GUIDE
• How the set works and a table of all 20 books with their tricky words
• How to print, fold and cut (with pictures)
• How to blend sounds: tap, stretch and build-up methods
• What to say when your child makes a mistake - a simple "if they do this, try saying this" table
• A 10-minute daily routine and a one-book-a-week plan
• A sticker progress chart for all 20 books
• A reading certificate
PERFECT FOR
• Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade (about ages 4 to 7)
• Homeschool phonics lessons
• Parents who want a short, calm reading routine at home
• Tutors and teachers for small reading groups (single classroom)
HOW TO USE
• Follow the books in order, one or two a week
• Spend about 10 minutes a day: sound, tricky words, read, talk
• Re-read each book until it sounds smooth, then color a star and add a sticker
HOW TO PRINT
• Print pages 2-21 single-sided, landscape, at "Actual size" or 100% (not "fit to page")
• Regular printer paper (20-24 lb / 75-90 gsm) folds best
• Fold in half the long way, fold into four, cut the short dashed line in the middle, then fold into a book - full picture steps are in the guide
• Print the parent guide (pages 22-29) in portrait
PLEASE NOTE
• This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
• Colors may look a little different depending on your screen and printer.
• For personal use and for use with the children in your own single classroom or homeschool. Please do not resell, share or upload the files.
• The stories and pictures are original Printivora designs, created with the help of AI tools and then checked and edited by us word by word.
• This is an educational resource, not a diagnostic test or therapy program.
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