Bug Books, controlled decodable books

Bug Books, controlled decodable books

These brightly illustrated, contemporary, controlled, decodable books engage even the youngest reader. For use with direct, explicit instruction. Designed with Orton Gillingham practitioners in mind, but perfect for classroom or home reading. These books are approximately 25 pages, with large text on one page and a corresponding, colored illustration on the other. They consist of CVC short vowel words, no blends or digraphs. Also included are a few irregular words, such as the, listed at the back of the book. 

 

  • For short a books, click here
  • For short i books with short a, click here!
  • For short o books with short  a and i, click here!
  • For short u books with short  a, i, and o, click here
  • For short e books with short  a,  io, and u, click here

 Free Teacher Guides are now available for all BugBooks! 

Fill out this form for a free sample for your school.

 

 

Read more about these books here! https://laughingogrepress.com/blogs/thoughts-from-my-notebook/decodable-readers

Lex Bianchi does all the cute illustrations. You can find more of Lex's work here

 

Digital Book Bundles are Now Available!

Please note: digital books are not meant to be printed or reproduced






Val short a book 3
$6.99

Val short a book 3

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Val is a scientist! Book 3 of 7 in the series, Val is hard at work in her lab. Donned in a white lab coat and safety glasses she is poised to creat...

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Short a Bug Books Bundle
$45.00

Short a Bug Books Bundle

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The bundle includes all seven short a Bug Books. Also available as a download!  Books may be purchased individually too!  Cal Cam Val Sal Tam Sam ...

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$45.00
Short a Bug Books Bundle Digital Download
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Short a Bug Books Bundle Digital Download

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   These books now come in the fun flip book format!  The bundle includes all seven short a Bug Books. This is a one-time download.  Don't forget t...

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Biff short i book 1
$6.99

Biff short i book 1

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Biff is book 1 of the short <i> books. As we can see, Biff, the chef, is a caterpillar. His partner Tam is a ladybug. Like all the families i...

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Short i Bug Books Bundle Digital Download
$40.00

Short i Bug Books Bundle Digital Download

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 These books now come in the fun flipbook format!  This bundle contains all seven short i Bug Books. Don't forget the Teacher's Guide!  Please note...

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$40.00
Bob and Oz short o book 6
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Bob and Oz short o book 6

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Bob is a police officer; his dog, Oz, is a cop dog! Sometimes there isn't much to do for a cop dog, so Bob and Oz while away the time playing until...

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Short o Bug Books Bundle
$45.00

Short o Bug Books Bundle

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This bundle includes all seven short o books. Now available as a download!  These books may also be purchased individually!  Dot Jon Rob Roz Tod Bo...

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Buzz short u book 4
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Buzz short u book 4

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Buzz is a busy lumberjack. He is prepared to help his cuz Liz up on the hill. But does Buzz measure twice and cut once?  This book contains 25 page...

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Us short u book 1
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Us short u book 1

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Roz, Miss Kim, and Tam are back! These gals have a day off! After meeting at the pub, they head off to play miniature golf! Sadly it doesn't go so ...

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Bud short u book 5
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Bud short u book 5

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Bud lives on a tug boat. We already met Puff, bud's new rescue dog. We can now see how life on a boat with an energetic puppy is for Bud. Can your ...

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Russ short u book 6
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Russ short u book 6

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Russ owns a candy shop! Russ's shop has oodles of different kinds of candy. It is a favorite stop for kids like Kip! But the chocolate candy is no ...

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Rex short e book 2
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Rex short e book 2

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Rex raises chickens.  All but one of Rex's hens are white. The white hens are not kind to the smaller red hen. Rex feels bad for the little red hen...

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Jeff short e book 1
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Jeff short e book 1

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Jeff is learning to fish.  Jeff is heading to Dam Six to meet the guys and fish for cod. Unfortunately, Jeff is not a great fisherman. However, he ...

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Short u Bug Book Bundle
$40.00

Short u Bug Book Bundle

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This bundle includes all six short u Bug Books. Also available as a download!  You may purchase the books individually, too!  Us Gus Puff Buzz Bu...

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Short u Bug Books Bundle Digital Download
$40.00

Short u Bug Books Bundle Digital Download

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 These books now come in the fun flipbook format!  This bundle includes all six short u books. This is a one-time-only download, not intended ...

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$40.00
Short e Bug Books Bundle Digital  Download
$13.00

Short e Bug Books Bundle Digital Download

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These books now come in the fun flipbook format!  This bundle includes both short e books. This is a one-time-only download, not intended for ...

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$13.00
Short e Bug Book Bundle
$13.00

Short e Bug Book Bundle

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This bundle includes both short e Bug Books. Also available as a download!  You may purchase the books individually too! Jeff Rex Don't forget the...

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$13.00
Teacher Guide for short a Bug Books
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Teacher Guide for short a Bug Books

Laughing Ogre Press

Dig into the power of a decodable book! With this teacher's guide, you will help your students discover new vocabulary, discuss real-life experienc...

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Teacher Guide for short o Bug Books
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Teacher Guide for short o Bug Books

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Dig into the power of a decodable book! With this teacher's guide, you will help your students discover new vocabulary, discuss real-life experienc...

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Teacher Guide for short i Bug Books
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Teacher Guide for short i Bug Books

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Dig into the power of a decodable book! With this teacher's guide, you will help your students discover new vocabulary, discuss real-life experienc...

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