Easy to read
Big-kids chapter books
For striving readers
Traditional chapter books can frustrate struggling readers who work hard to learn phonics skills their peers master easily. Our decodable books use words taught at early levels so striving readers can enjoy ‘big‐kid’ books with engaging and fun stories that build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Total SWB Books Sold: 229,974
(as of August 2023)
Fluency
Many struggling readers suffer from low reading-confidence. They may not want to read a book because they feel stuck.
First learn to decode a word accurately, then practice to read fluently.
Comprehension
Our decodable (easy-to-read) "big-kid' chapter books empower our readers and they finally can enjoy exciting stories written with words they have learned to read.
Comprehension is the goal of reading.
With fluency comes comprehension.
Confidence
Our striving readers' confidence soars when they are proud to read and enjoy "big-kid" chapter books with success.
Ability to read ‘big‐kid’ books builds confidence and instills growth mindset.
Benefits of Decodable Books
Fluency
Reading right level text builds reading accuracy and automaticity
Reading longer passages, especially books builds fluency
Comprehension
Decodable text eliminates the need for guessing and breaks the guessing habit
Repetition allows transfer of knowledge from short term to long term memory
Confidence
Reading success creates and improves reading confidence
Confidence builds motivation to read more
Progression towards independent and even leisure reading
Scope & sequence
DECODABLE BOOKS ARE THE BRIDGE TO READING ACCURACY, FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION AND CONFIDENCE.
SIMPLE WORDS BOOKS
Each paperback book comes with a downloadable comprehension workbook.
How To Use Our Books
- Use Scope & Sequence to pick the right book
- Use Word List to practice words not taught yet
- If there are several books that match the level, pick the title that interests the reader the most
- Start small (a paragpah, a page, a chapter) if the reader has low stamina or resistant to reading
- Almost all of our readers who finish the first 10 pages complete the book and ask for their next chapter book
Simple Words Books Include
- Decodable words
- Most frequently used sight words
- Short sentences, paragraphs & chapters
- Limited or no illustrations
- Engaging fun stories
- Fonts size 12 or higher
- Text doesn’t overcrowd pages
- Word lists and scope & sequence
RIGHT BOOKS MAKE READING FUN FOR STRIVING READERS FIND OUT IF WE HAVE THE RIGHT BOOKS FOR YOUR READER
Tips for success…
- Repetition for fluency
- Build reading stamina
- Encourage decoding each word
- Slow down when needed
- Break the guessing habit
- Do not cue from the illustrations
- Pick the right topics and stories
- Review the topic and predict the story
- Correct the mistakes constructively
- Avoid putting them in the spotlight
- Read to pets, siblings, even toys
- Connect with the story
- Encourage the effort
- Create positive experiences
- Appreciate how difficult it is for them
- Make reading fun
OUR BOOKS
BEST VALUE: BOOK SETS & BUNDLES
- Early Decodable Chapter Books
- 2000-3000 words
- Novice Decodable Chapter Books
- 4000-8000+ words
- Decodable Play Bundle
- Decodable Readers (coming soon)
- 200-800+ words
- Decodable Poems (coming soon)
This book was wonderful four our family. We homeschool & my son is dyslexic. He was bummed that his oldest sibling read through chapter books and love them. He was feeling left out & was beginning to really dislike reading - until we found this book. He loves reading his chapter book. I just purchased the whole series that he can't wait to dive into. This has improved his reading, self-confidence and love of reading! It's been a game changed for our homeschool.
Amanda Briar, Homeschooling ParentSpelling Pen in Elf Land 
I bought these books for my 10-yr old severely severely dyslexic son. Usually, we read book that are at his reading level. We pulled out Sam Is Stuck. I said, "This chapter book has the sounds that you can read." Yes, he had to decode most, but I can't tell you how proud he was that he was able to read a few chapters. He was just beaming with pride. These books are fantastic. I can't recommend them enough for students with dyslexia or reading challenges. From one happy mom... and teach!
Melanie Brethour, Resource and OG Teacher. AOGPESam is Stuck
As a former special education teacher, I was constantly on the hunt for reading materials that matched the needs and interests of my students. These are exactly the type of books that I sought. The story provides a high interest and delightful storyline with a controlled vocabulary that makes it an excellent resource for reading specialists and special education teachers.
Deb Troehler, Retired Special Education TeacherThe Gold of Black Rock Hill
I shared these books with my proundly dyslexic 2nd grade student. He's currently working on Orton-Gillingham level 2. The student said to me, "I could read that! Are there more books like this?" He read his first chapter book in less than one week.
Greta T. Skaggs, Ed. S. Learning Support, A/AOGPE, Savannah, GAFox Hunt
I received the books last week that you personalized in such a beautiful way! I just wanted to reach out and say, "Thank You", not only for these books, but for being so kind with each and every message! My students LOVE to see your messages in each book and the LOVE reading the books! I just ordered more today!
Alison D., NY, Source Grade 3 Special EducationFun in the Sun
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FAQS
There is no specific order in which the books must be read. Our recommendation is:
Gold of Black Rock Hill
The Kent Series: Sam Is Stuck, Fox Hunt, Back to the Past
Spelling Pen Series (story continues from book to book, so read in this order within the series): In El Land, Red Obelisk, Brass Lamp
The Last Task
Six Days at Camp (Lin & Jill / Jack & Max)
Digital format of our books are available on Teachable platform in screen share mode only.
To purchase:
To access the platform after the purchase, you can use the button on our home page "ACCESS DIGITAL BOOKS".
AR tests are available for our books. You can find each book on Accelerated BookFinder page:
Click here to see the "Lexile Levels".
We accept purchase orders (within the US only). You can request W-9, quotes and send POs to orders@simplewordsbooks.com.
Please add $25 for shipping and processing for each PO.
For shipments to a PA address, please add 6% tax. If the organization is tax exempt, include tax exempt number on the PO.
Send POs to:
orders@simplewordsbooks.com
or:
We ship internationally.
For international shipments, please check ALL IMPORTS AND CUSTOMS FEES before ordering. The customer is responsible for all potential costs, taxes and fees at the customs. Our experience is that this mostly applies to, but not limited to, orders shipped to businesses.
Our paperback books are sold on Amazon in Canada, the UK and many of the EU countries.
Kindle version is available in more countries.
- INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS:
CANADA:
MIND RESOURCES INC.
130 Shoemaker Street, Unit 1
Kitchener, Ontario N2E 3G4, Canada
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA:
LEARNING MATTERS:
learningmatters.co.nz
Te Awamutu Learning Matters Centre
67 Palmer Street
Te Awamutu, New Zealand
027 532 7646
1310 Egypt Rd, #222, Oaks, PA 19456.
Unfortunately, we do not have a fax number.
We are publishing with various authors.
We have different solutions for decodable content, content about neurodiversity or other publishing needs.
Send us an email at knebel@simplewordsbooks.comto learn more.
Digital Books: Screen Share Only
Free Phonics Workbook
Read Books with confidence and fluently
Decodable - Realistic Fiction
Benefits of Decodable Books
Fluency
Many struggling readers suffer from low reading-confidence. They may not want to read a book because they feel stuck.
Comprehension
Our decodable (easy-to-read) "big-kid' chapter books empower them as they finally enjoy exciting stories written with words they learned to read.
Confidence
Our striving readers' confidence soars when they are proud to read and enjoy "big-kid" chapter books with success.
Scope & sequence
Tips for success…
- Repetition for fluency
- Build reading stamina
- Encourage decoding each word
- Slow down when needed
Simple Words Books Include…
- Decodable words
- Most frequently used sight words
- Short sentences, paragraphs & chapters
RIGHT BOOKS MAKE READING FIUN FOR STRIVING READERS FIND OUT IF WE HAVE THE RIGHT BOOKS FOR YOUR READER
Tips for success…
- Repetition for fluency
- Build reading stamina
- Encourage decoding each word
- Slow down when needed
- Break the guessing habit
- Do not cue from the illustrations
- Connect with the story
- Encourage the effort
- Pick the right topics and stories
- Review the topic and predict the story
- Correct the mistakes constructively
- Avoid putting them in the spotlight
- Read to pets, siblings, even toys
- Create positive experiences
- Appreciate how difficult it is for them
- Make reading fun
How To Use Our Books
- Use Scope & Sequence to pick the right book
- Use Word List to practice words not taught yet
- If there are several books that match the level, pick the title that interests the reader the most
- Start small (a paragpah, a page, a chapter) if the reader has low stamina or resistant to reading
- Almost all of our readers who finish the first 10 pages complete the book and ask for their next chapter book
Simple Words Books Include…
- Decodable words
- Most frequently used sight words
- Short sentences, paragraphs & chapters
- Limited or no illustrations
- Engaging fun stories
- Fonts size 12 or higher
- Text doesn’t overcrowd pages
- Word lists and scope & sequence
Fluency
Many struggling readers suffer from low reading-confidence. They may not want to read a book because they feel stuck.
First learn to decode a word accurately, then practice to read fluently.
Confidence
Our striving readers' confidence soars when they are proud to read and enjoy "big-kid" chapter books with success.
Ability to read ‘big‐kid’ books builds confidence and instills growth mindset.
Comprehension
Our decodable (easy-to-read) "big-kid' chapter books empower them as they finally enjoy exciting stories written with words they learned to read.
Comprehension is the goal of reading. With fluency comes comprehension.
