Help your kids become better readers! This Diphthong Focus Beginning Reader Set is perfect for children who know their letter sounds and have mastered reading (blending) CVC words, digraphs, blends, and the Silent E word, R-controlled syllables, and Vowel Teams. Each story in the set focuses on vowel team words, building reading confidence one word at a time. Unique Teaching Approach Decoding Focus: Illustrations on reading pages intentionally don't match the text, encouraging children to focus on decoding rather than "reading the pictures." - Reinforcement System: Corresponding illustrations appear on the following page, rewarding successful decoding - Focus on Print: Unlike traditional picture books, this unique design emphasizes the words themselves, training children to rely on their decoding skills rather than illustrations - All-in-One Volume: Contains all four progressive stories in a single book, providing convenience and continuity in the learning journey - Confidence Building: Eliminates guessing behaviors while developing true reading fluency Compatible with any reading program, these stories grow WITH your child, keeping them entertained, engaged, and eager to continue reading! Unlock the path to confident reading with this collection that transforms reading practice into measurable progress. Give your child the tools they need to thrive as a fluent reader today! The Lost Coin : OI & OY Words Town Mouse & Country Mouse: OU & OW Words Aubree Saves The Day : AU & AW Words Sparkle At The Carnival: Final Stable Syllable C + LE Thoughtfully Designed for Beginning Readers and Struggling Readers Limited Sight Words: Contains 9 high-frequency words (color, father, should, country, their, water, one, circle, know ) Strategic Learning Progression: Each story builds upon previous sounds, creating a structured path to reading success Professional Educational Foundation Written by Toni Stirtz, M.Ed., a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist with over 20 years of experience. These stories are based on: Orton-Gillingham principles Structured Linguistic Literacy Multisensory "writing to read" methodology QR code provided for Supplementary downloadable practice materials What Makes Our Books Better Decoding Focus- No Guessing : Illustrations on reading pages intentionally don't match the text, encouraging children to focus on decoding rather than "reading the pictures." - Reinforcement System : Corresponding illustrations appear on the following page, rewarding successful decoding - Focus on Print : Unlike traditional picture books, this unique design emphasizes the words themselves, training children to rely on their decoding skills rather than illustrations - All-in-One Volume : Contains all 5 progressive stories in a single book, providing convenience and continuity in the learning journey - Confidence Building : Eliminates guessing behaviors while developing true reading fluency - QR code for Downloadable Video and supplemental activities