Phonic Books Lift Off Readers R Controlled Vowels and Long Vowel Teams

Learn how to read with Phonic Books Lift Off Readers decodable books for beginner readers.

Lift Off Readers are beginner reader books by Phonic Books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This pack of 8 books on r-controlled vowels and long vowel teams is perfect for children 6-8 (Elementary) who are learning to read, teaching different letter patterns through a series of stories.

Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories for beginner readers. The books in this pack are designed to develop their reading skills with words that contain these specific spelling patterns, in line with the UFLI Foundations phonics program.

This set covers the following:
Book 1: ar /ar/
Book 2: or /or/, ore /or/
Book 3: ar, or, ore Review
Book 4: er /er/
Book 5: ir /er/, ur /er/
Book 6: /er/: er, ir, ur, w + or
Book 7: ai /a/, ay /a/
Book 8: ee /e/, ea /e/, ey /e/
Book 9: oa /o/, ow /o/, oe /o/
Book 10: ie /i/, igh /i/

This beginner reader series features:

• New letters and sounds introduced through each unit by sounding them out.
• Reading material aimed at children aged 6-8.
• Material aligned to the UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Foundations scope and sequence but can be used to supplement other programs.

Each decodable book contains:

• Reading practice/vocabulary
• Contents page
• Story pages
• Questions for discussion
• Four-in-a-row game

What is phonics?

Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

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Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs