Decodable books
Stories that help children practise the sounds and spelling patterns they know.
Reading Express Library — English books for young readers
A welcoming world of books for every step of your English reading journey.
What’s in the Library?
Build reading confidence with engaging books and helpful ways to practise.
Audio with books
Listen along and hear the words spoken clearly.
Stories to enjoy
Meet memorable characters in colourful, child-friendly stories.
Books and resources
Explore a growing collection designed to make reading practice inviting.
Step by step
Find books across the real Library collections and choose a comfortable next step.
A few books to explore
Browse a selection of the illustrated stories in Reading Express.
Mia’s First Day at School
Milo and Six Socks
Milo and the Moon Balloon
Pam and the Pumpkin Muffins
Pip and the Pumpkin
Rob and the Red Box
Sam and the Rat
Sam and the Toy Train
Super Benny the Donkey
The Sheep and the Cheese Tree
Books by level
Choose a collection to see its books in the Library.
How does it work?
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Choose a book
Explore the collections and find a story that feels right.
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Read together
Enjoy the story and practise reading at your own pace.
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Listen and practise
Use the book audio to listen again and build confidence.
Why children enjoy the Library
Stories with character
Friendly characters and lively illustrations invite children into each book.
A comfortable next step
Collections make it easy to explore different reading patterns and topics.
Read and listen
Books with audio give children another way to enjoy and revisit a story.
Your next story is waiting
Come explore the Library
Visit the Library to browse books and see the access options currently available.
Open the LibraryFrequently asked questions
How do I choose a book?
Start with a collection that looks comfortable, then explore the books and choose a story your child would enjoy.
Can children listen to the books?
Many Library books include audio. Open a book in the Library to see the available reading and listening features.
Where can I check access options?
Open the Library to see current access information for books and collections.