Introducing Decodable Books to Your Summer Reading

What Makes These Books Different

Adding decodables to Kids Read Now's summer book selections is a powerful way to accelerate reading growth when students need it most. 

Decodable texts are intentionally aligned to the phonics skills children are learning, giving them immediate opportunities to apply sound–symbol knowledge in real reading experiences. That means less guessing and more confidence. 

By including high-quality, engaging decodables alongside trade books, Kids Read Now can strengthen foundational skills, reinforce classroom instruction, and support families in practicing reading at home with greater clarity and success. 

The result? 

More fluent readers, measurable skill gains over the summer months, and a program that meets children exactly where they are on their journey to literacy.

Inside every book:

• Comprehension questions and vocabulary activities
• Phonics and fluency practice
• Writing and speaking prompts
• A read-aloud section to build oral language and listening comprehension
• Extra word practice for the target phonics skill

Built on Evidence

Both Kids Read Now and Tumbleweed Publishing are committed to programs that work. Tumbleweed's decodable books have been independently evaluated and recognized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Tumbleweed Publishing received an ESSA Tier 4 designation from LXD Research, an independent research organization, in September 2025. This recognition confirms that Tumbleweed's design is grounded in published academic research. A documented logic model connects their approach to improved student literacy outcomes.