These beautifully illustrated books are decodable, meaning children use their new knowledge of letters and sounds to decode the text – no guessing!

There is nothing better than seeing a child discover the joy of reading. In these Stage 2 stories, we have some fun with Pip, Tim and their dog Sam down at the dam, playing in the garden and at the gym.

There are seven expertly levelled stages for children to read – introducing sounds and letters in a tried and tested sequence. Each stage also introduces a small number of Heart words. These are high-frequency words that children cannot decode yet and need to learn by heart.

The Pip and Tim Stage 2 decodable books introduce another eight letters and sounds. Stage 2: b h n o d g l v; Heart words: the my I

The Pip and Tim Stage 2 decodable books:

• Are real stories with relatable characters and lots of humour


• Perfectly sequenced to ensure children achieve success


• Include notes on ‘How to enjoy this book’ and comprehension questions


• Feature a page of Speed words for additional reading practice.