Our Level 7 Books are focussed on diphthongs and complex vowel patterns. In set B, your reader will get to practice words that have ou, ow, ild, ind, old, olt, ost, au, aw, alk, alt and all in them. Surprise Decodables are designed in 7 sequential levels that follow a structured scope and sequence. These books are part of our Level 7, Dark Blue series. Here are the books is Set B:
A Snout in the Ground (ou, ow focus)
Explore the teeming world beneath your feet with Tim the pig. This engaging decodable reader takes young readers on a close-up look at the hidden life under the soil, filled with grubs, ants, and larva. Blending playful fiction and fascinating facts, this story strengthens decoding skills while sparking curiosity about insects, habitats, and nature’s underground crowd. A perfect mix of imaginative storytelling and real-world science to keep readers engaged and learning, while practicing long o, ou, ow.
The Toy Robot (oi and oy focus)
Max is playing with his toy robot. He’s been told to never push the green button, but he can’t resist! You won’t believe what happens. Enjoy this funny story with a twist and practice reading words with the “oi” and “oy” diphthongs.
Camping in Western Canada (ild, ind, old focus)
Max is curious to see some of the other places in Canada besides his home on the Sunshine Coast. Jem offers to taking him on a camping trip to see some of the western provinces. Learn about B.C, Alberta and Saskatchewan while you join Max and Jem on their camping adventure. Long i (ild, ind, old) and Long o (old, olt, ost) words are the focus of this book.
Grandpa's Farm (ild, ind, old focus)
When Pam and Jem meet a curious child at Grandpa’s farm, they join in a joyful hunt for old, wild, and one-of-a-kind treasures to decorate a homemade fort. Along the way, they uncover a many old things including and a very special treasure that once belonged to Grandpa. With playful repetition and rich vocabulary woven into a gentle farm adventure, this story helps young readers master key phonics skills while building fluency and confidence. The tale also celebrates teamwork, kindness, and the enduring bond between a child and their grandparent, making it a perfect blend of learning and love. Ideal for small group instruction, independent reading, or at-home practice, Grandpa’s Farm is a sweet and satisfying addition to any structured literacy collection.
Camping in Atlantic Canada (/au/ focus)
Max and Jem loved their first camping trip so much they decide they want to go and see more of Canada. In this book, the two dog pals travel to Atlantic Canada. They discover some pretty amazing sites in the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland. The focus of this book is the /au/ sound (au, aw, alk, alt, all).