Stage 1 · First Words
8 pages · one tiny sentence per page (3–5 words) with lots of repetition — perfect first books.
Stage 2 · Early Sentences
10 pages · one or two short sentences per page, with early sight words and simple past tense.
Stage 3 · Growing Readers
12 pages · two sentences per page, introducing blends, digraphs and “said” dialogue.
Stage 3 · Growing Readers
Gogo's Garden
Gogo plants mealies — but something strange grows too.
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Stage 3 · Growing Readers
Soccer Day
Abigail's big match — and Grace's clever plan.
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Stage 3 · Growing Readers
The Lost Key
Dad's key is gone and the whole family must hunt for it.
Read this bookStage 4 · Confident Readers
14 pages · two to three longer sentences per page, with richer words and bigger ideas.
Stage 4 · Confident Readers
The Sea at Last
The Dlaminis go to Durban — and Naomi meets a wave.
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Stage 4 · Confident Readers
Market Morning
Grace helps Gogo sell vetkoek — and learns a seller's secret.
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Stage 4 · Confident Readers
The Night the Lights Went Out
A dark house, one candle, and the best shadow show ever.
Read this bookStage 5 · Fluent Readers
16 pages · short paragraphs with story twists, longer words and satisfying endings.
Stage 5 · Fluent Readers
The Talent Show
Everyone has a talent for the school concert — except, Abigail thinks, herself.
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Stage 5 · Fluent Readers
The Kite That Almost Flew Away
A home-made kite, a mighty wind, and a very brave dog.
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Stage 5 · Fluent Readers
Bruno and the Lost Lamb
On Uncle Mandla's farm, Bruno proves what a township dog can do.
Read this bookNew Sunbird Readers adventures are added regularly — and the printed series is coming next year. 📚