Phonics Book Bag Readers | Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
Support children at the start of their reading journey with Scholastic Book Bag Readers, our new series of expertly aligned phonic readers for ages 4–6 that exactly match the Letters and Sounds: Improving Rates of Progress 2021 guidance.

Scholastic Book Bag Readers are carefully crafted to help children to build on their secure phonic knowledge, moving confidently from decoding words to reading fluently and for pleasure. Designed to foster family engagement and give children the best start in reading, each reader includes supportive guidance notes for parents.
- 100% matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised – a complete systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the DfE in June 2021
- Over 100 decodable fiction and non-fiction readers help children to practise and apply their decoding skills in the classroom and at home
- Engage and inspire young readers with inclusive and contemporary texts
- Support learning with humorous and fun illustrations – children will love searching for the hidden characters in the fiction books.
Browse the series













Why should you choose Book Bag Readers?
Find out more about Book Bag Readers and why they are the perfect choice for your school in our new brochure.
New Non-fiction Readers Now Available
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Tap a Pan (Set 1)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Dip It, Tip It! (Set 1)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: A Pet Dog is Fun! (Set 2)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: In the Tin (Set 1)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Sit, Tap, Tip! (Set 1)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Zoom to the Moon! (Set 5)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: It is a Fox! (Set 3)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: At the Hen Run (Set 2)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Jet to the Sun (Set 3)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: My Wool Pet (Set 5)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Is It Rubbish? (Set 5)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Will You Need a Coat? (Set 5)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: The Job of a Vet (Set 4)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Lots of Fish (Set 4)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: A Year on the Farm (Set 6)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Sock Bug (Set 2)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Sightseeing (Set 6)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Ships (Set 4)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: The Duck Mug (Set 2)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: River Otters (Set 6)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Fun at the Park (Set 6)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Get Fit! (Set 3)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Go on a Picnic (Set 3)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Fantastic Skeletons (Set 11) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £22.40
- RRP: £25.50
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Dinosaur Habitats (Set 12) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £22.40
- RRP: £25.50
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Transport Today (Set 8) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £21.00
- RRP: £23.94
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Life on Snow and Ice (Set 11) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £22.40
- RRP: £25.50
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Choc Chip Muffins (Set 4)
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £3.60
- RRP: £3.99
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Good Food (Set 7) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £21.00
- RRP: £23.94
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
6copies
Go Camping! (Set 7) x 6 Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £21.00
- RRP: £23.94
- Not available to buy with Rewards

Exactly matched to the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
Validated by the Department for Education
After developing a highly effective Letters and Sounds approach, Little Wandle have created a new systematic synthetic phonics programme based around the Letters and Sounds improving rates of progress 2021 update that they were funded to produce by the Department for Education and the latest research into how children learn best; how to ensure learning stays in children’s long term memory and how best to enable children to apply their learning to become highly competent readers.
The Department for Education lists Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised as a validated SSP programme (June 2021).
Easy Buy Packs
Expand your classroom library and make the most of your budget with our great value Phonics Book Bag Readers Easy Buy Packs
-
48books
Phase 4 Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £162.80
- RRP: £191.52
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
96books
Phase 2 Non-fiction Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £325.60
- RRP: £383.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
48books
Phase 3 Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £162.80
- RRP: £191.52
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
48books
Phase 4 Non-fiction Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £162.80
- RRP: £191.52
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
96books
Phase 2 Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £325.60
- RRP: £383.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
48books
Phase 3 Non-fiction Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £162.80
- RRP: £191.52
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
120books
Phase 5 Non-fiction Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £433.50
- RRP: £510.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
312books
Phases 2-5 Fiction Super Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £1084.70
- RRP: £1276.08
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
120books
Phase 5 Easy Buy Pack- gbp prices
- Offer price: £433.50
- RRP: £510.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
Home Learning Starter Packs
Our Starter Packs are the ideal way for parents to support their children at home as they start their reading journey.
-
9books
Fiction Starter Pack 3- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers: Fiction Starter Pack 4
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
9books
Starter Pack 1- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 1
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers: Fiction Starter Pack 5
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £34.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 5
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £34.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 3
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers: Fiction Starter Pack 2
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers: Fiction Starter Pack 6
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £29.99
- RRP: £51.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 6
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £29.99
- RRP: £51.00
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 4
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
-
Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Non-fiction Starter Pack 2
- gbp prices
- Offer price: £19.99
- RRP: £31.92
- Not available to buy with Rewards
Blog
-
Phonics Books: What Parents Need to Know
Miss Mabel from Reading Roots explains how to choose the right books for early reading success
-
How to Prepare for the Phonics Screening Check
This June, all children in Year 1 will be taking the Phonics Screening Check, a 40-word check of a child’s phonic skills and knowledge. Find out how you can help your child feel confident and prepared.
-
5 Reasons to Try Phonics Book Bag Readers
Scholastic Phonics Book Bag Readers are an easy-to-use series of decodable readers designed to help children develop their phonic knowledge and early reading skills at home and in the classroom. Check out our 5 reasons to…
-
6 Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
As your child begins their reading journey, it’s important to make sure you’re supporting their development beyond phonics so they can become an accomplished reader.
Check out our six tips to sharpen reading…
-
6 Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
As your pupils begin their reading journey, it’s important to make sure you’re supporting their development beyond phonics so they can become accomplished readers.
Check out our six tips to sharpen reading…
-
Top home education books and resources
Since 2018/19 the amount of children in home education has risen by 80%* making the need for educational resources for the home more important than ever.
Check out our top recommendations for home education books and…
-
Fostering readers for life with Little Wandle Letters & Sounds Revised, and Scholastic Book Bag Readers
Early reading expert, Charlotte Raby, from Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised explains how their Department for Education approved systematic synthetic phonics programme helps to foster a lifelong love of reading.