What phonics programs are these books compatible with?

Innerlinks Decodable Books are designed to work alongside any structured literacy or evidence-based phonics program. They follow a scope and sequence fully aligned with UFLI Foundations, and are easily adaptable to programs such as Sounds Write, Little Learners Love Literacy, Jolly Phonics, and others.

What age or year level are these books designed for?

These books are designed primarily for students in Kindergarten through Year 2 (ages 5-8), including children learning to read for the first time and those receiving intervention or catch-up support.

Are these books decodable or levelled readers?

These are true decodable readers. Every word in each book can be decoded using the phonics patterns explicitly taught up to that point in the sequence. This is fundamentally different from levelled readers, which often rely on picture cues and memorisation.

What format do the books come in?

Books are available as printed physical copies, digital PDF downloads, and as classroom packs. Check the product listing for the formats available for this specific book.

Can I use these books for small-group or intervention sessions?

Absolutely. Innerlinks books are ideal for small-group guided reading and targeted intervention. The focused phonics pattern in each book makes them easy to slot into any lesson where students need additional practice with a specific sound.

Do these books work for homeschooling?

Yes. Many homeschooling families use Innerlinks Decodable Books as part of their structured literacy curriculum. The clear phonics focus and engaging stories make them a practical, confidence-building resource for home learning.

Are the illustrations and stories engaging for young children?

Engaging stories are at the heart of everything we do. Each book features original, character-driven narratives and warm, colourful illustrations designed to spark genuine enjoyment, because a child who loves the story is a child who wants to read it again.

Who created Innerlinks Decodable Books?

Innerlinks Decodable Books were created by Ali Fullick, a New Zealand-based author, illustrator, and educator with a deep commitment to evidence-based literacy teaching. Every book is written and illustrated with classroom realities in mind.

What phonics programs are these books compatible with?

Innerlinks Decodable Books are designed to work alongside any structured literacy or evidence-based phonics program. They follow a scope and sequence fully aligned with UFLI Foundations, and are easily adaptable to programs such as Sounds Write, Little Learners Love Literacy, Jolly Phonics, and others.

What age or year level are these books designed for?

These books are designed primarily for students in Kindergarten through Year 2 (ages 5–8), including children learning to read for the first time and those receiving intervention or catch-up support.

Are these books decodable or levelled readers?

These are true decodable readers — every word in each book can be decoded using the phonics patterns explicitly taught up to that point in the sequence. This is fundamentally different from levelled readers, which often rely on picture cues and memorisation.

What format do the books come in?

Books are available as printed physical copies, digital PDF downloads, and as classroom packs. Check the product listing for the formats available for this specific book.

Can I use these books for small-group or intervention sessions?

Absolutely — Innerlinks books are ideal for small-group guided reading and targeted intervention. The focused phonics pattern in each book makes them easy to slot into any lesson where students need additional practice with a specific sound.

Do these books work for homeschooling?

Yes! Many homeschooling families use Innerlinks Decodable Books as part of their structured literacy curriculum. The clear phonics focus and engaging stories make them a practical, confidence-building resource for home learning.

Are the illustrations and stories engaging for young children?

Engaging stories are at the heart of everything we do. Each book features original, character-driven narratives and warm, colourful illustrations designed to spark genuine enjoyment — because a child who loves the story is a child who wants to read it again.

Who created Innerlinks Decodable Books?

Innerlinks Decodable Books were created by Ali Fullick, a New Zealand-based author, illustrator, and educator with a deep commitment to evidence-based literacy teaching. Every book is written and illustrated with classroom realities in mind.

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Year 1 classroom teacher, New Zealand

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In the Tub! | Set 4

Name: In the Tub! | Set 4
Brand: Innerlinks Decodable Books
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Letter/Sound Focus - Short U

Nan to the Rescue with 'Short U! Everyone knows Nans are superheroes—and in this story, Nan proves it once again! When she finds something strange in the tub, she acts fast and saves the day.

This dyslexia-friendly decodable book focuses on the short /u/ sound with consonant clusters, helping all readers build strong phonics skills through an engaging and relatable story.

Includes a FREE game to make learning sounds and words fun and effective!

Easy to Implement in Any Curriculum

This book is user-friendly and can be seamlessly integrated into various curricula. Teachers can use the books for guided reading sessions after explicitly teaching 'short u', at book clubs, or individual assignments. Additionally, the assortment is beneficial for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to tailor their approach based on students' needs. This flexibility is vital, especially in diverse classrooms, where students have varying levels of comprehension and interest.

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“These are the first books my students actually ask to read again.”

— Year 1 classroom teacher, New Zealand

Is this book right for your classroom?

✅ Best for

This book shines when…

Classrooms following a structured literacy or phonics program
Students in Kindergarten through Year 2
Small-group guided reading sessions
Homeschool families using an evidence-based approach
Intervention and catch-up reading support

✖ Not ideal if…

You might want something else if…

Your students have moved well beyond the CVC stage
You're looking for levelled readers without a phonics sequence
Your school uses a whole-language-only approach

Why teachers keep coming back

Aligned to the science of reading

Aligned to the science of reading: Built on phonics and phonemic awareness research — not guesswork.

Incremental and scaffolded

Incremental and scaffolded: Each book targets one phonics pattern so students experience real success.

Engaging stories kids actually want to re-read

Engaging stories kids actually want to re-read: Charming characters and real narrative arcs keep students invested.

Classroom-ready from the box

Classroom-ready from the box: No laminating, no prep — just open and teach.

Works alongside any evidence-based program

Works alongside any evidence-based program: 100% UFLI compatible, adaptable to other structured literacy sequences.

Built by a teacher

Built by a teacher: Designed by someone who has sat on the mat and knows what students need.

How to use these books in your classroom

Teach the phonics pattern

Introduce or review the target sound using your curriculum sequence — activities, word cards, or phoneme manipulation drills.

Read the decodable book together

Students apply the pattern they've just practised in a real story — building fluency and confidence with every page.

Reinforce and celebrate

Re-read for fluency, use comprehension prompts, and let students take the book home — because confident readers become lifelong readers.

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In the Tub! | Set 4

In the Tub! | Set 4