Expand your phonics library with 110 exciting new decodable readers coming in March 2026!

We’re expanding and extending the Nelson Decodable Readers library with 110 fresh fiction and non-fiction titles! Developed to support systematic synthetic phonics instruction, these new books offer even more opportunities for students to practise basic and extended code, build fluency and develop essential early literacy skills.

This new release broadens the Nelson Decodable Readers library to a total of 320 print books – including 210 ebooks available through Nelson Decodable Readers Digital!

What's new?

Expanded scope and sequence

110 brand new Decodable Readers

More opportunities for targeted practice

New extended code

New features

An Expanded Scope and Sequence

Our expanded scope and sequence consolidates and extends students’ phonics skills.

The Nelson Decodable Readers learning journey continues with new code, including:

• words with all, oll and ull

• Syllables and syllable division

• Suffix addition with spelling changes

• Soft consonants

• Low-frequency vowel phonemes

• Low-frequency digraphs

• Silent letters

Teacher Support

The Nelson Decodable Readers series supports you in the classroom and supports carers to guide kids through at-home reading practice.

• Before-reading activities in every book to support quick, purposeful lesson planning and set your students up for successful reading

• Engaging, inclusive fiction storylines that reflect your students’ diverse interests and experiences

• Factual, relevant non-fiction texts that build general knowledge and support other curriculum areas

• After-reading activities in every book to check students’ reading comprehension and encourage engagement with the subject matter

• Flexible implementation that means Nelson Decodable Readers can be used to support your phonics instruction program and fill gaps in your current phonics sequence

• Diagnostic tools to help start your students at the right point on their personal path to reading success

• 2026 webinars series featuring a range of literacy experts to support and energise your teaching

Explore Our Expanded and Extended Scope and Sequence

Review the full Nelson Decodable Readers scope and sequence that underpins the new sets.

View the Expanded Scope and Sequence

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Expand your phonics library with 110 exciting new decodable readers coming in March 2026!

New features

Teacher Support

Explore Our Expanded and Extended Scope and Sequence

Review the full Nelson Decodable Readers scope and sequence that underpins the new sets.

Speak to your Learning Consultant

Contact your local Nelson Learning Consultant to find out more about Nelson Decodable Readers.