$16.19 with 10 percent savings
List Price: $17.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Friday, May 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 16. Order within 20 hrs 45 mins
In Stock
$$16.19 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$16.19
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Brooke Vitale
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 1): 5 Short Vowel Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Short Vowel Sound Per Book) Paperback – September 4, 2022

by Brooke Vitale (Author), Katarzyna Jasinska (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$16.19","priceAmount":16.19,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"16","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"19","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"e%2BQF5PlWIG5EelAZRQg%2BJObJPme%2F%2BF74dbuVykRyM98HP4RJdoCr%2BGnpxPeV5ijqjDyGConRj3K4g9RMk2%2FGT7gCQ8sRwGEeIwmCGs8Z4hw9Bs5rO2iiX9Fi0vTJMkTX53IzeMSbSotQFi0NtwoB%2BA%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Grounded in the Science of Reading and designed in consultation with Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist Marisa Ware, the Charge into Reading Decodable Readers take the guesswork out of learning to read!

Now UFLI Aligned and Listed on the UFLI Decodable Text Guide

The Short Vowel Beginning Reader Set is perfect for children who know their letter sounds and are ready to begin decoding or "sounding out" words. Each book in the set focuses on a single short vowel sound, building reading confidence one sound at a time. Compelling storylines paired with a strict Scope and Sequence make for a series that children won't just be ABLE to read, but that they will actually WANT to read.

  • Five short-vowel-specific decodable books with a true beginning, middle, and end that a beginning reader can ACTUALLY read
    • Pat Had a Hat: Short A
    • Ten Hens: Short E
    • Swim, Tim: Short I
    • Hop, Frog: Short O
    • Run, Pug: Short U
  • Simple sentences: The bugs run in the sun. Jen fell in the pen. Sid flips his fins.
  • Only 5 sight (high-frequency) words: a, oh, the, to, was
  • 73 unique short vowel words
  • 8 pages of short-vowel-specific literacy activities per book enable parents or small groups to transition seamlessly from reading to practicing literacy skills.

Please note: CVC words that focus on a single vowel sound alone cannot create a quality story. For this reason, our short vowel decodable readers contain a select few consonant blends and digraphs that adhere to the select vowel sound. This is the only set where such an exception is made to future spelling patterns.

Written by best-selling children’s book author Brooke Vitale, every book in the Charge into Reading series is fully vetted by LETRS, Top Ten Tools, and Orton-Gillingham-trained reading specialist and executive function coach Marisa Ware, MSEd. Charge into Reading Decodable Books support any reading program, growing WITH your child to keep them entertained, engaged, and eager to keep reading!

We believe in complete transparency. That’s why our Scope and Sequence lists every word in every book. Download it today! Not sure what your child’s reading level is? Download our Reading Assessment to find out what books are right for your child.

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 9
    Charge into Reading Decodable Readers
  2. Print length
    120 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Charge Mommy Books
  5. Publication date
    September 4, 2022
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1955947228
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1955947220
  9. See all details
Next page
Amazon First Reads | Editors' picks at exclusive prices

Frequently bought together

Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 1): 5 Short Vowel Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning
$16.19
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Charge into Reading Stage 2: Consonant Blends Decodable Reader Set | Beginning Readers, Ages 4+
$16.87
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Charge into Reading Stage 3: Digraph Decodable Reader Set | Beginning Readers, Ages 4+
$19.05
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

From the Publisher

An image showing all 9 stages of the Charge into Reading Decodable Reader line
Cover image for Charge into Reading Short Vowel Decodable Reader Set cover image for Charge into Reading Consonant Blends Decodable Reader Set Cover image for Charge into Reading Digraph Decodable Reader Set Cover image for the Charge into Reading Long Vowel VCE Words Decodable Reader Set Cover image for stage 5 of Charge into Reading Decodable Readers: Word Ending Patterns Cover image for stage 6 of the charge into reading decodable readers: R-Controlled Vowels
Stage 1: Short Vowels Stage 2: Consonant Blends Stage 3: Digraphs Stage 4: Long Vowel VCE Stage 5: Word-Ending Spelling Patterns Stage 6: R-Controlled Vowels
Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
87
5.0 out of 5 stars
37
4.9 out of 5 stars
25
4.9 out of 5 stars
17
5.0 out of 5 stars
9
5.0 out of 5 stars
6
Price $16.19 $16.87 $19.05 $17.99 $19.41 $10.99
Number of books 5 5 6 5 6 3
High-frequency words included a, oh, the, to, was he, into, of, onto, saw, she, the, to do, for, he, no, to be, for, he, my, to, we, you for, her, you some, too, you
Rich Vocabulary brisk, clasp, crams, crept, drat, glob, grunts, gust, plump, preps, scans, slab, snags, stump, sulks, trots, tuft, yelps chest, chomps, chug, cling, filth, fleck, flicks, flinch, gosh, plucks, shad, shucks, springs, throbs, thrusts, wham convene, crude, extreme, flake, fumes, glides, grove, prunes, scone, slope, sphere, truce, twine, whines behold, bluff, dodge, hedge, hunk, phony, scoff, swell, thatch abhor, barge, concur, cornet, slivers, sparse, remark, retorts
Page Count 120 pages 120 pages 144 pages 120 pages 144 pages 72 pages
decodable text; decodable reader; early reader; beginning reader; short vowel sounds; short vowel

decodable text; decodable reader; beginning reader; charge into reading; short a; short vowels

decodable text; decodable reader; beginning reader; charge into reading; short e sound; short vowels

decodable text; decodable reader; beginning reader; charge into reading; short o sound; short vowels

Perfect for beginning readers

New readers often lack stamina, and trying to read a long book can be exhausting. Each Short Vowel Decodable Reader story is the perfect length to hold a new reader’s attention without causing fatigue or frustration.

Eight pages of reading activities following the story enhance the specific skills children are working on while adding an extra level of fun not found in other beginning readers.

Using humor to engage new readers

The best way to engage children in reading is with humor. That’s why the Charge into Reading line follows one simple rule: if a story doesn't make my kids laugh, I scrap it and start again.

Every book we publish features a clear beginning, middle, and end, adhering to the goals of that stage of books without sacrificing plot, grammar, or early sentence structure.

Unique focus on one sound at a time

The Charge into Reading Short Vowel Set contains five books, each focused on a different short vowel sound. Repetition of the same sound throughout the book helps new readers master one short vowel sound at a time, giving them the confidence to move on to stories featuring mixed short vowel sounds.

An image showing the Parent Assessment for the Charge into Reading Decodable Reading System

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I purchased 6 packs of the CVC set for myself . . . I have to say, I really think these decodables are spot on. I love that they feel like real stories, and there's even some fun activities in the back. They are true decodables and would be the perfect addition to any structured literacy classroom."— Savannah Campbell, K-5 Reading Specialist, Campbellcreatesreaders.com

These newly published books are the perfect addition to your decodable book collection. They reinforce specific phonics skills using engaging storylines and bright illustrations. Bonus: each book includes multiple pages of sound-specific activities that reinforce phonological awareness and phonics skills. My students love getting to the end of the books just so they can practice these skills in a fun way.—Katelyn Rigg, LiteracyLearn.com

My favorite books on the decodable list, these gems are written with a specific phonetic scope and sequence by expert writer, editor, and literacy advocate, Brooke Vitale. Growing readers will be able to progress as readers because the books are written to build upon each other. Each book teaches and reinforces a phonics rule, such as CVC, blends, or diagraphs. Even better, kids will enjoy the books because the stories are funny and engaging. Plus, you'll love how each decodable book includes eight pages of reinforcing reading activities after the story.—Melissa Taylor, imaginationsoup.net

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charge Mommy Books; First Edition (September 4, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1955947228
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955947220
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Brooke Vitale

Brooke Vitale

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Brooke Vitale began her career as a children's book editor twenty years ago with one goal: create books that children would enjoy reading and that would have a lasting impact on their lives. But it wasn't until she started teaching her own son to read that she realized just how important it was to have the right books. And she realized that the right books weren’t available. That realization led Brooke to learn more about how children actually learn to read. She teamed up with Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist Marisa Ware to design a line of beginning readers that children could ACTUALLY read. The result was the Charge into Reading Decodable Book series, now being adopted by school districts around the country.

In addition to the Charge into Reading line, Brooke is also the author of more than 100 traditionally published books including The Magic Is in You, The Mandalorian: A Clan of Two, and Goonies: An Illustrated Classic. All told, Brooke’s books have sold over 500,000 copies and climbing.

When Brooke is not writing books for children, she works as a children's book editor. Over the course of her 15+ years at top New York publishers including Disney and Penguin Young Readers, Brooke Vitale edited thousands of books, including best-selling titles Hide-and-Hug Olaf and Olaf’s Night Before Christmas.

Today, Brooke is a freelance children’s book editor and runs brookevitale.com, a website dedicated to helping aspiring authors navigate the publishing and self-publishing industry. Since beginning her freelance career, Brooke has helped more than 1,000 authors achieve their dream of publishing a book.

Brooke can be found on Instagram @Brooke.Vitale. For more information on her newest venture and upcoming books, visit chargemommybooks.com or head over to @chargemommybooks on Instagram.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
87 global ratings
Must have phonic readers!
5 Stars
Must have phonic readers!
We love these charge mommy books! My Dad has gained great confidence reading these. I have since bought three more sets from the charge mommy books website link through IG. These are the readers that all childhood classrooms and homeschooling families should have!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

kathie
5.0 out of 5 stars Decodable Readers Level A
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
Verified Purchase
As a teacher/grandmother I highly recommend these phonetic readers. Each book focuses on a short vowel sound with simple sentences supported by colorful pictures. My Kindergarten grandson is building his confidence by reading “real books” to me. These books would also be good for beginning first graders to read independently.
Helpful
 Report
S. parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Helpful Learning Tools!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
We got these for our first grader and they have been a game changer for his learning journey. His grasp on reading has improved greatly and these decodable books were definitely instrumental! I would 100% recommend these if your kid needs a little help with their reading skills.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning To Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Verified Purchase
My granddaughter was just diagnosed with a learning disability. I've searched for ways to help her and I must say, I have found these books to be amazing! I no longer have a struggle to get her to read. She loves the illustrations and the text is clear and large enough for her to read with ease! Thank you for making my job a little easier!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
CH
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
We've just begun our venture into reading and I am so happy to have found these readers for my kiddos! Pictures and stories are clear and well thought out. Will definitely be utilizing the rest of the series!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Michelle Elgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these Decodable books!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Verified Purchase
I have been teaching first grade for 25 years and have been searching for books my students could read as they learned the code. I purchased this set to give it a try in my classroom. I am very impressed with the quality and the excellent use of the skills for each book. I have appreciated the extra practice these give my students with the sound spelling we are working on. There are also activities at the end of each book and word lists to practice at the front of the book. I went ahead and purchased enough sets for my small group instruction. Thank you so much for an excellent product.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Wendy Zepeda
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy I stumbled across these amazing books
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Verified Purchase
My 3 years old has been so eager to read as he knows the letters sounds but I was struggling to find a good book that he would enjoy and in my search I discovered “Charge Mommy Books”. I am so happy I came across with this set of books to promote independent reading. This is a good starter 5 books set. I can’t recommend this enough for those looking for affordable but yet well written books.
Customer image
Wendy Zepeda
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy I stumbled across these amazing books
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
My 3 years old has been so eager to read as he knows the letters sounds but I was struggling to find a good book that he would enjoy and in my search I discovered “Charge Mommy Books”. I am so happy I came across with this set of books to promote independent reading. This is a good starter 5 books set. I can’t recommend this enough for those looking for affordable but yet well written books.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
Helpful
 Report
samuel sacks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Readers
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
Verified Purchase
After using the Bob books for years in my Prek and Kindergarten classroom we finally found an upgrade! An upgrade I didn’t know we needed! Now as a homeschool mom and a reading tutor, my students are finding these new decodable readers so fun and engaging. Before you get started reading, you have a list of all the words in the book, plus high frequency words so you can review them before reading. The pictures are colorful and rich and the text is a great repetition of words. The best part is the fun phonemic awareness activities at the end of each story. You’re really getting a whole lesson in one book. I love how the author/ creator of these series broke up each set. That is something I did not have with the Bob books. In set one you have all the short vowel sounds. So you have a book to follow up each lesson. I highly recommend this series of readers! It’s such a wonderful upgrade to any classroom, homeschool or family library!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Katie - First Grade Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great decodables!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
Verified Purchase
My students and I are enjoying using these books during our small group time and for independent reading! My students feel confident using their decoding strategies to read these fun stories. The decodable text makes it easy for my students to feel independent when they grab one of the books to read on their own as well.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Maggie C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024
Verified Purchase
I bought Stage 1 for my daughter who is in preschool. Pictures and stories are clear and well thought out. I love the activities at the end of the story, feels like kids get a full lesson in one book. I am so happy to have found these books and will be purchasing the next stages.
Report
Toni G
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Decodables
Reviewed in Australia on January 28, 2024
Verified Purchase
I have purchased the first 5 stages of these decodable texts and my students love them! Each stage is carefully sequenced so children can practise their phonics skills. There are five books in Stage 1 and each text focuses on one short vowel sound. Most of the words are consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC).
As a reading intervention teacher, I love the font used in these books - the letters (and words) are nicely spaced which is always helpful for beginning readers. These books are also the perfect size for little hands (15cm x 15cm). Highly recommended!
Report