Resources for Developing Readers (K-2)
Decodable Readers
The books in this collection are geared towards helping students apply their phonics knowledge. They have minimal text, and the words are carefully chosen in order to reinforce and support specific skills.
Flyleaf Publishing
This collection of simple, decodable texts has appealing, full-color illustrations. E-books are sorted into categories, including: emergent reader series, compound words, multisyllabic words, words with endings, and more. Reach out to your child's classroom or reading teacher to learn which collection is a good fit.
Account Info: No special account set up needed.
Beyond Decodables
This is a lovely collection of decodable texts created by Boston Public Schools. Many of the books are about animals and contain real photographs.
Account Info: No special account set up needed. All books are free.
Read-Alongs & Read-Alouds
This collection includes books that show text while providing audible narration ("Read-alongs"), as well as a wide range of audiobooks and other digital books.
Sora
Read-along e-books offer a different kind of reading experience to help motivate and encourage young readers. This collection, curated by BC Librarians in partnership with BC's Literacy Coordinator, includes multimedia picture books and growing reader books.
Account Info: Visit our Sora page to read the user guide.
Epic!
The Epic! digital library includes a wide range of ebooks and videos. Children will find popular series such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, and National Geographic Kids.
Account Info: Classroom teacher gives class code. Families may also purchase a subscription for home use.