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reading library today

Each reading stage is made up of 12 books that get progressively more challenging as the child's confidence improves. The books are equipped with guidance for the parent or teacher to help outline specific reading exercises to maximise learning.

FREE sustainable book bag with every reading stage!

Get each reading stage (of 12 books) for only 239 Dhs, plus delivery, and get your FREE, limited edition book bag.*

*Delivery in Abu Dhabi city free but charges will apply for other Emirates including Al Ain

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Stage 1
Camel

DISCUSSION BOOKS
In this level, children are introduced to the wonders of the Emirati culture through images laid out in a story sequence.

We encourage as much discussion about the pictures as possible between the reader and helper to stimulate new vocabulary. Read more about learning to read.
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Click on the thumbnail below to have a sneak peek at the first book in this series:

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Stage 2 
Sea Turtle

FIRST READERS BOOKS
Throughout this level, children are able to practise their knowledge of letter sounds and how, when they are combined with other letter sounds, they make words! 

By reading and rereading these stories, your child’s confidence in reading and vocabulary will grow and grow!

Click on the thumbnail below to have a sneak peek at the first book in this series:

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Stage 3 
Fox

SKILLED READERS BOOKS

Your child’s reading journey continues to grow in this level, where they consolidate their previous knowledge of sounds and words but are also introduced to new High Frequency Words (HFW) through exciting and hilarious stories!

 

Click on the thumbnail below to have a sneak peek at the first book in this series:

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Stage 4 
Dugong

PROFICIENT READERS BOOKS

In this level, your child consolidates their understanding of HFW and is introduced to new ones through slightly longer sentences.


They will also notice more punctuation at this level and will want to explore expression when reading.

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Click on the thumbnail below to have a sneak peek at the first book in this series:

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