Decodable Readers for Older Kids, 20 Mini Books
Category: Education / Phonics Readers
20 decodable comic mini books for ages 7-10 who are still at CVC, digraph or blend level. Not babyish, 90%+ decodable, A4, US Letter and tablet.
A reader in 2nd or 3rd grade who still needs short-vowel practice deserves books that don't look like they were made for a 5-year-old. These 20 decodable mini books keep the phonics simple and make the stories feel their age: baseball, basketball, a made-up video game world, a submarine, a croc, a bear cub, and five friends who show up book after book.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 1 ZIP download with 6 PDF files
• Mini-Books-A4.pdf: all 20 books, 80 pages, print double-sided and fold
• Mini-Books-US-Letter.pdf: the same 20 books laid out for 8.5 x 11 in paper
• Mini-Books-Tablet.pdf: one page per screen for iPad or tablet reading (160 book pages + a tap-to-jump contents page)
• Guide-and-Tracker-A4.pdf and Guide-and-Tracker-US-Letter.pdf: 8-page parent & teacher guide with reading order, a 15-minute routine, word lists, tips for a frustrated reader, and a Reading Stats tracker
• PRINT-GUIDE.pdf: which file to use, double-sided settings and folding steps
INSIDE EVERY BOOK (8 PAGES)
• Cover with book number, level and phonics focus
• Before You Read: key words with sound dots, tricky words, and the names in the story
• 5 story pages with comic-style art and big sound-effect pages
• Think About It: 2 comprehension questions, a read-it-3-times tracker and a how-did-it-feel check
• 60-100 words per story, at least 90% decodable at its level; every non-decodable word is listed up front
THE 20 BOOKS
Level 1, CVC (Books 1-10)
• 01 Max at Bat (CVC, short a) - sports
• 02 Kit Can Win (CVC, short i) - sports
• 03 Bot on Top (CVC, short o) - video game
• 04 Run, Gus, Run! (CVC, short u) - wild animals
• 05 The Fox in the Net (CVC, short e) - wild animals
• 06 The Sub (CVC, short u) - adventure
• 07 The Big Run (CVC, short u + i) - sports
• 08 The Map (CVC, short a) - adventure
• 09 Big Cat (CVC, short a + i) - wild animals
• 10 Max Gets Mad (CVC, short e) - friends
Level 2, Digraphs (Books 11-16)
• 11 The Shed (Digraphs, sh) - adventure
• 12 Check! (Digraphs, ch + ck) - sports
• 13 Whack the Bot (Digraphs, wh + ck) - video game
• 14 Kit Gets the Shot (Digraphs, sh + ck) - sports
• 15 The Buck (Digraphs, th + wh) - wild animals
• 16 Pass the Puck (Digraphs, ss + ck) - friends
Level 3, Blends (Books 17-20)
• 17 Skid and Flip (Blends, s-blends) - sports
• 18 Lost in the Fog (Blends, r- and l-blends) - adventure
• 19 Croc! (Blends, end blends) - wild animals
• 20 The Last Quest (Blends, blends review) - video game
PERFECT FOR
• 2nd and 3rd graders (ages 7-10) still reading at CVC, digraph or blend level
• Reading intervention groups, tutors and resource rooms
• Homeschool phonics and summer catch-up
• Science of reading / structured literacy practice
• Kids who refuse "little kid" readers
HOW TO USE
• Read the books in number order, two or three a week
• Start each book with Before You Read: tap a dot for each sound, then read the word
• Read the story three times across a few days and tick a box each time
• Talk through the two questions and log the book on the Reading Stats sheet
HOW TO PRINT
• Choose the A4 or US Letter file to match your paper
• Print at Actual size / 100%, double-sided, flip on short edge
• Each book is 4 PDF pages = 2 sheets: stack, fold and staple
• Plain paper works; 24 lb / 90 gsm paper feels sturdier
• No duplex printer? The print guide shows the odd/even pages method
PLEASE NOTE
• This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
• Colors can look slightly different on screen and on different printers.
• For personal use or use in one classroom / tutoring caseload. Please do not resell, share or redistribute the files.
• These books are practice material. They do not diagnose or treat dyslexia or any learning difference and do not replace an assessment by a qualified professional.
• The stories and illustrations were created by our shop with the help of AI tools, then edited and checked by hand (every word was checked for decodability). The games, robots and creatures are invented and not from any real brand or show.
Questions about levels or printing? Send a message before you buy and I'll be happy to help.