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Diphthongs
Get ready to embark on your decoding journey with our diphthong decodable readers. Each book offers ample opportunities to practice the specific sound-spelling pattern. Read each synopsis below.
Decodable Books
Paul's Haul (F)
It’s Aunt Laura’s birthday! Read along as Paul figures out the perfect birthday gift for Aunt Laura. This story highlights au diphthong words such as aunt, Paul, Laura, and many more.
Lift Off (NF)
Paul is an astronaut. What does an astronaut do? Let’s read and find out.
Shawn the Tiger (F)
Meet Shawn, the tiger who loves to draw! Follow Shawn on his adventures! This story highlights aw diphthong words such as Shawn, draw, paw, and many more.
Hawks (NF)
Hawks are big, strong birds. Read this book to learn more about hawks!
Laundry Day (F)
Paula’s laundry basket is full! Do you know what that means? It’s Laundry Day! This story highlights au/aw diphthong words such as laundry, saw, faucet, and many more.
Awesome Dogs (NF)
Dogs are awesome! What are some things dogs can do? Read this book and find out!
Chaz's Choice(F)
Chaz has an important choice to make: What snacks should he buy at the store? This story highlights oi diphthong words such as choice, foil, spoil, and many more.
Oink! Oink! (NF)
Oink! Oink! The pigs are here. Let’s read and learn about pigs.
Roy's New Toy (F)
Uncle Troy sent Roy something in the mail. It’s a new toy! Let’s read and find out what happens next. This story highlights oy diphthong words such as Roy, Troy, toy, and many more.
To the Toy Shop (NF)
Let’s go to the toy shop! What are the different kinds of toys they sell? Let’s read and discover!
Toss a Coin (F)
Floyd and Wayne went to the park and saw a wishing well. What do they wish for? Let’s read and find out! This story highlights oi/oy diphthong words such as choice, Floyd, voice, and many more.
Oysters (NF)
Let’s have some oysters for dinner! Read this book to learn more about the different ways of cooking oysters.
School Trip to the Zoo (F)
Coop, Gabe, and Kate are on a school trip. Their destination? The zoo! This story highlights oo diphthong words such as zoo, school, Coop, and many more.
On the School Bus (NF)
Zoom! Zoom! The school bus is here. Let’s read this book about getting on the school bus.
Brook's Books (F)
Brook has a lot of books to share with her friend, Jane. Let’s read and learn more about her book collection! This story highlights oo diphthong words such as Brook, books, good, and many more.
Time to Cook! (NF)
It’s time to cook! What do we need when cooking? Let’s read and find out.
Boom and Zoom (F)
Meet the racoon twins, Boom and Zoom! Let’s read and learn all about them! This story highlights mixed oo diphthongs such as Boom, room, brook, and many more.
Clean the Room (NF)
Let’s clean the room! How can we clean the room? Read this book and find out!
Gus the Mouse (F)
Gus and his son Tuff found a new place on the farm! Will it be a perfect home for them? This story highlights ou diphthong words such as mouse, house, shout, and many more.
Let's Count! (NF)
It’s fun to count! What are the things you can count? Let’s read and count!
A Gown for May (F)
Mr. Brown is looking for a gown for May. Will he find a gown for her? Let’s read and find out! This story highlights ow diphthong words such as gown, town, bow, and many more.
Around the Town (NF)
Let’s walk around the town! What are the things we can do in the town? Let’s read and find out.
Cloud Shapes (F)
Let’s read about Chow the cow and his farm friends as they look at the clouds! This story highlights ou/ow diphthong words such as cow, clouds, mouse, and many more.
All About Owls (NF)
Hoot! Hoot! Read this book to learn more about owls.
