Tailored for older readers who need extra support, Set 2 extends the journey with The Beaniesa much-loved series of Hi-Lo decodable books. This set features the same cast of diverse, relatable teenage characters and takes the next steps in phonetic mastery, focusing on the first 21 letter sounds. It uses a strictly controlled text to align perfectly with the progression of Letters & Sounds.

In Phase 2 (Letter Sounds), this collection has been crafted to introduce the first 21 letter sounds in a structured manner. Following the week-by-week progression of the Letters & Sounds programme, these readers offer students a contextualized platform to apply their budding reading skills. Each story is carefully written to ensure that students encounter only the letter sounds they have previously learned, while tricky words are introduced judiciously. This approach boosts confidence in struggling readers, facilitating mastery over the phonics code. Set 2 is compatible with other reading schemes as it provides book-banded reading levels. This set includes 12 books at the Phase 2 level.

Year Reception Age 5+ Book Band Early 1 (Red) Guided Reading Level A C Reading Level 1 3

Book #

Book Title

Letter Sounds

1

Tap, Tap

s a t p

2

Pip and Pat

i n m d

3

Kip Digs

g o c k

4

Tab and the Rat

ck e u r 5 Hip Hop

h

6 A Bad Back

b

7 A Bit of Fun

f ff

8 Leg in a Log

l ll

9 Less Mess

ss

10 The Hut Review 11 Bob Review 12 Kip is it Review