Reading Planet Lift-off develops essential early language skills through wordless and first words books and eBooks. The strand explores the aspects of Letters and Sounds Phase 1 and are an ideal foundation for phonics teaching.

Create a firm foundation for literacy with Rocket Phonics First Steps, a new phonics-based programme for ages 3-4 based on Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds. These First Steps reading books for Lilac+ band provide focused early blending practice through simple words and phrases supported by vivid artwork. Fiction and non-fiction books are paired together by topic to cover aspects from Letters and Sounds Phase 1. Ideal for small group guided reading sessions and one-to-one reading in school and at home.

The proven story-based approach by literacy expert Abigail Steel puts a love of reading at the heart of phonics. By working with primary schools, we’ve created a next-generation programme that will raise phonics attainment, develop wider literacy skills, ignite a love for books in your learners, and put the joy back into your teaching.

Consolidate phonics and develop key literacy skills with Rocket Phonics Next Steps for ages 6-7.

• Review and extend previous phonics learning to ensure children meet or exceed age-related expectations

• Equip children with essential literacy skills for the wider curriculum and the transition to upper primary with a focus on phonics for spelling and writing

• Use the established teaching and learning cycle (Review, Teach, Practise, Apply and Assess) to maintain consistency between year groups

• Introduce and gradually develop cursive handwriting to support children in becoming confident writers

• Use exciting fiction and non-fiction reading books to to widen vocabulary, build reading stamina and fluency, and nurture a love of reading

Inspire a love of reading with Reading Planet Comet Street Kids. Pupils will love this action-packed series which follows the exciting adventures of Rav, Asha, Stefan, Finn and Tess.

• The books are highly decodable and aligned with the progression of the Reading Planet Rocket Phonics SSP programme.
• Some non-decodable words are introduced and listed on the inside front cover of each book.
• Ideal for more able readers, and for one-to-one, whole-class or group guided reading.

Enrich your teaching across the curriculum with Reading Planet Galaxy. Expand pupil’s vocabulary and deepen topic knowledge through a range of fiction and non-fiction genres and text types.

• The books are highly decodable and aligned with the progression of the Reading Planet Rocket Phonics SSP programme.
• Non-decodable ‘topic’ words are introduced and are listed on the inside front cover of each book.
• Ideal for more able readers, and for one-to-one, whole-class shared or group guided reading.

Reading Planet Cosmos provides a vibrant range of fiction and non-fiction that opens new worlds to 7+ readers.

• Learners will develop essential reading skills as they explore global themes and relevant topics across a variety of genres. 
• Created by a diverse team of authors and illustrators, Cosmos books are ideal for independent and guided reading.  

Target your struggling and reluctant Key Stage 2 readers with Reading Planet Astro.

• The exciting dual-banded books combine lower reading levels with age-related interest levels to ensure pupils enjoy reading whilst improving their fluency.
• Each book includes questions designed to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
• The first 24 books are highly decodable and aligned with the progression of the Reading Planet Rocket Phonics programme.
• Letter-sounds and tricky words lists are included to support phonics practice.