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Award-Winning Decodable Readers & Books
Support early reading success with PLD’s award-winning Decodable Reading Books. Developed by speech pathologists and aligned with the Science of Reading, these carefully sequenced readers complement Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) instruction and help students apply classroom phonics learning.
The books provide a clear, systematic pathway from early decoding to fluent reading.
Phonics-Based Decodable Readers — Learn to Read Sounds Step by Step
2025 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year
PLD’s Decodable Reading Books for Foundation (Initial Code) were awarded the 2025 Speech Pathology Australia’s Decodable Book of the Year.
Key Features
- Available for Foundation to Year 2 (280+ books)
- 15% discount on bundled sets
- Aligned with the Science of Reading
- Facilitates oral language development
- Trusted by schools across Australia
Foundation Decodable Reading Books Bundle (Set 1 to 7)
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Year 1 Essential Decodable Reading Books Bundle (Set 7 to 10)
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Foundation and Year 1 Decodable Reading Book Bundle (Sets 1-10)
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Inside PLD Decodable Readers
Every PLD Decodable Reading Book is carefully designed to support early reading success through a structured and engaging learning approach. Each book follows a controlled phonics progression and introduces vocabulary in a clear sequence.
Students benefit from:
Controlled phonics progression
Engaging content supports vocabulary and comprehension.
Carefully sequenced vocabulary
Words are introduced systematically to build confidence.
Structured sentence complexity
Sentences gradually increase in complexity as skills develop.
Gradual fluency development
Repeated practice builds automatic word recognition.
Rich oral language development
New vocabulary is embedded in text and explicitly taught.
Build Confident Readers from the Start
With 280 books across Foundation to Year 2, PLD supports a structured pathway from early decoding to fluent reading.
Explore Bundles – 15% Off Explore All BooksWhy Schools Choose PLD For Structured Literacy Resources
Evidence-based, structured decodable books developed by speech pathologists and used widely in schools across Australia.
Structured Learning Path
Books follow a carefully sequenced phonics progression so students are only presented with words they can decode.
Science of Reading Aligned
Built on Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) and aligned to evidence-based literacy research.
Award-Winning Quality
Recognised by Speech Pathology Australia for supporting successful early reading development.
Australian Made
Featuring stunning local photography and engaging facts about each location.
Teacher Trusted
Used widely for classroom instruction, intervention and small-group teaching.
Intervention Ready
Used widely for targeted literacy intervention, small-group support and structured reading instruction.
4-Time Primary Publisher of the Year
Recognised for excellence in educational publishing, PLD has proudly received the Primary Publisher of the Year award four times. This achievement highlights PLD’s commitment to creating high-quality, evidence-based literacy resources trusted by schools and teachers across Australia.
