All About Reading Level 1 Full-Color Edition

All About Reading Level 1

Ready to launch your child into the world of reading—with zero guesswork and a whole lot of giggles? All About Reading Level 1 is the perfect starting line. Designed for brand-new readers, this level gently guides kids from recognizing letter sounds to confidently reading chapter books—yes, real ones!

Packed with dozens of playful activities and games, Level 1 makes learning to read feel like an adventure. Your child will master the sounds of A to Z and tackle early consonant teams like TH, SH, and NG. The 52 fully decodable stories are woven right into the lessons, so kids only read what they’ve already learned—no confusing leaps.

The stories grow right along with your reader. They’ll start with simple, silly lines like, “Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap the jam,” and before you know it, they’re chuckling over plots like:

“‘Gumdrops? Pop? The list had buns and milk,’ said Mom in shock.
‘I lost the list, but I got lots of stuff,’ said Finn.”

Each book is loaded with charming illustrations that boost comprehension and spark laughs. With Level 1, reading becomes not just doable—but downright delightful.

All About Reading

If you're looking for a reading program that actually works—and doesn't make anyone cry—All About Reading might just become your new best friend. This mastery-based, multisensory program keeps things simple by teaching just one concept at a time, allowing kids to truly understand and enjoy what they're learning. Whether your child is a wiggle worm, a deep thinker, or somewhere in between, AAR's hands-on approach meets him right where he is.

Built on the trusted Orton-Gillingham approach, AAR focuses on phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension—all wrapped into fun, bite-sized lessons. Since 97% of English words can be decoded using phonics, AAR sticks to the rules and saves only a small handful for sight word practice. The best part? The phonics readers match perfectly with the lessons, so your child isn't stuck trying to read something they haven't learned yet.

You don't need a teaching degree—or even a good night's sleep—to get started. The "open and go" lessons are lightly scripted, illustrated, and easy to follow. Just 20 minutes a day of instruction (plus a cozy read-aloud) is all it takes to build strong reading habits and lasting confidence.

And the readers? Gorgeous. We're talking full-color, hardcover books with rich illustrations your kids will want to read again and again. Add in the interactive student activity books, and you've got a program that's as effective as it is enjoyable.

All About Reading includes five levels, starting with Pre-reading and moving up through Level 4—roughly equivalent to third grade. Whether you're teaching a brand-new reader or supporting one who's struggling, AAR helps you turn reading time into the best part of the day.