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Fun and easy chapter books for children learning to read

The Reading Mountain® publishes decodable chapter books, using only a few complex words to help build the capabilities of young readers. The learning of sounds and corresponding spelling patterns in words is supported by highlighted letters.

Once sounds and their letters are understood, children can decode. Our dyslexia friendly books are the perfect resource when teaching your child or student to decode. In doing so, children love the fact that they feel empowered because they can make sense of their own reading.

“It is vital that when educating our children’s brains, we do not forget to educate their hearts.” – The Dalai Lama

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“It is vital that when educating our children’s brains we do not forget to educate their hearts.” – The Dalai Lama –

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Why The Reading Mountain®?

The Reading Mountain® Pty Ltd is based in Melbourne, Australia and publishes decodable, creative chapter books. Unique, engaging graphic novels are written for developing readers who aspire to read chapter books like their friends do, but are still decoding the sounds in unknown words. We understand that everyone grows at their own rate, and our books aim to support learning.

Our phonics reading books are divided into simple chapters to not only engage children but to develop comprehension skills. The stories contain everyday themes and can be used in the classroom as part of a synthetic phonics approach, which teaches children and students struggling with reading how to build words and recognise how sounds are represented in words. Together with direct instruction and using our books to practice decoding, reading skills can develop, with the added benefit of simply enjoying a fun story. It’s a winning combination!

Our commitment to helping dyslexic children read

Believing that all children should be given the opportunity to learn how to read and reach their full potential, The Reading Mountain® supports families and schools by producing quality printed books and eBooks and support materials. Our unique chapter books are designed to engage, teach, support and entertain children as they learn to read. Our easy to access books are available from our online bookstore with free shipping across Australia!

Why The Reading Mountain®?

The Reading Mountain®Pty Ltd is based in Melbourne, Australia and publishes decodable, creative chapter books. Unique graphic novels are written for developing readers who aspire to read chapter books like their friends do, but are still decoding the sounds in written words.

Believing that all children should be given the opportunity to learn how to read and reach their full potential, The Reading Mountain® supports families and schools by producing quality printed and electronic reading and assessment materials.  

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Sarah

‘My 5 and 7 year children LOVE the books. Our older son particularly loved ‘Tim and his Sisters’. Even after a short time, he was really confident reading the books, a lot more so than many of the readers he is currently reading at school. I really noticed the difference.’

Mother of three, Melbourne, Australia

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2017-11-23T02:20:41+00:00

Mother of three, Melbourne, Australia

‘My 5 and 7 year children LOVE the books. Our older son particularly loved ‘Tim and his Sisters’. Even after a short time, he was really confident reading the books, a lot more so than many of the readers he is currently reading at school. I really noticed the difference.’

Nikki Benjamin

‘The books arrived today!! Thanks so much!!! [Livi is] absolutely fascinated! She is loving them. As soon as she finishes one she grabs another for my mum to read. I think mum has read them each about 4 times already. I think they are fabulous. Love the concept. And the focus on vowels. My mum is heavily dyslexic and I am a bit so it is so important to me that Livi has all the access to books that help her with her sounds. She loved the counting in Clever Meg… She is so engaged.'

Arbonne Independent Consultant and Mother of two, Melbourne, Australia

The Reading Mountain
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2017-11-23T02:58:41+00:00

Arbonne Independent Consultant and Mother of two, Melbourne, Australia

‘The books arrived today!! Thanks so much!!! [Livi is] absolutely fascinated! She is loving them. As soon as she finishes one she grabs another for my mum to read. I think mum has read them each about 4 times already. I think they are fabulous. Love the concept. And the focus on vowels. My mum is heavily dyslexic and I am a bit so it is so important to me that Livi has all the access to books that help her with her sounds. She loved the counting in Clever Meg… She is so engaged.'

Kirsty Kent

‘My 6yr old is loving that he can read a chapter book and i know my 4yr old will love these too.. I'm excited for the release of the ‘up for a challenge' range '

Mother of two, New South Wales, Australia

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-11-23T02:24:47+00:00

Mother of two, New South Wales, Australia

‘My 6yr old is loving that he can read a chapter book and i know my 4yr old will love these too.. I'm excited for the release of the ‘up for a challenge' range '

Claudia Robinson

‘The children were easily able to relate to the concepts explored in the book because they were supported by the illustrations. This enabled the students to problem solve successfully and improve their confidence’

Reading Intervention Teacher, Melbourne, Australia

The Reading Mountain
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2017-11-23T04:54:28+00:00

Reading Intervention Teacher, Melbourne, Australia

‘The children were easily able to relate to the concepts explored in the book because they were supported by the illustrations. This enabled the students to problem solve successfully and improve their confidence’

Karen Merry

‘Susan Spelic can engage reluctant readers with her well crafted range of books. As I photographed Susan in front of a group of reluctant readers in a school I could see that they were engaged in a really special way. As an ex teacher myself I remember the seeing kids tune out as they found reading a challenge. Susan's range of books have little hooks as well as great stories to keep them engaged while learning about language. If you have a reluctant reader I highly recommend The Reading Mountain range.'

Photographer at Merry Images, Melbourne, Australia

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-11-23T02:53:16+00:00

Photographer at Merry Images, Melbourne, Australia

‘Susan Spelic can engage reluctant readers with her well crafted range of books. As I photographed Susan in front of a group of reluctant readers in a school I could see that they were engaged in a really special way. As an ex teacher myself I remember the seeing kids tune out as they found reading a challenge. Susan's range of books have little hooks as well as great stories to keep them engaged while learning about language. If you have a reluctant reader I highly recommend The Reading Mountain range.'

Leigh Machler

‘I have been reading all of your stories to my boys 6 year old Eli and 1 year old Jonah. Jonah has been babbling the whole time we read and Eli loves it as Tim and Tommy are 6 like him. He also loves that Tim is the middle brother like he is. He doesn’t call ‘Tim and his sisters’ by its title.. He calls it ‘My life’ 😂😂 We are really enjoying practicing Eli’s reading and sitting together to read on the afternoons. Thank you for your great stories!!’

Mother of three, Melbourne Australia

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-11-23T01:50:09+00:00

Mother of three, Melbourne Australia

‘I have been reading all of your stories to my boys 6 year old Eli and 1 year old Jonah. Jonah has been babbling the whole time we read and Eli loves it as Tim and Tommy are 6 like him. He also loves that Tim is the middle brother like he is. He doesn’t call ‘Tim and his sisters’ by its title.. He calls it ‘My life’ 😂😂 We are really enjoying practicing Eli’s reading and sitting together to read on the afternoons. Thank you for your great stories!!’

Tony Ciavarella

‘The Reading Mountain's books are a welcome inclusion in our bookshelf. Our son is just beginning his foray into reading. The simple language and focus on phonetics and sound themes in the books allows us to reinforce pronunciations and consolidate how letters form words. Whilst we have been reading other stories to him for some time, the Reading Mountain publications provide engaging story lines in language that suits our son's progression from being read to, to being the reader. The illustrations work well with the text, encouraging the reader to take note of the words they are reading, their meaning in the context of the story, and in associating that with what is happening in the pictures.'

Father of two

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-12-04T01:35:00+00:00

Father of two

‘The Reading Mountain's books are a welcome inclusion in our bookshelf. Our son is just beginning his foray into reading. The simple language and focus on phonetics and sound themes in the books allows us to reinforce pronunciations and consolidate how letters form words. Whilst we have been reading other stories to him for some time, the Reading Mountain publications provide engaging story lines in language that suits our son's progression from being read to, to being the reader. The illustrations work well with the text, encouraging the reader to take note of the words they are reading, their meaning in the context of the story, and in associating that with what is happening in the pictures.'

Shelley Jack

‘Our once reluctant reader, is now more eager than ever , to read books and continue practicing her sounds. 'The Reading Mountain' have a fantastic range of children's books, designed to capture the imagination of every young reader! The books are bright, happy and easy to read and understand. Sophie is now starting to read the books word by word, as well as practice her writing skills. Very proud and happy mum!'

Mother of four, Melbourne, Australia

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-11-23T02:46:20+00:00

Mother of four, Melbourne, Australia

‘Our once reluctant reader, is now more eager than ever , to read books and continue practicing her sounds. 'The Reading Mountain' have a fantastic range of children's books, designed to capture the imagination of every young reader! The books are bright, happy and easy to read and understand. Sophie is now starting to read the books word by word, as well as practice her writing skills. Very proud and happy mum!'

‎Silveanne Beaton‎

‘So today we read two of your delightful books to a new group of children. 66 [children] engaged and totally immersed in the story. I just love them. ❤️ Thanks again Susan!'

Teacher and Mother of four, Melbourne, Australia

The Reading Mountain
5.0
2017-11-23T02:39:55+00:00

Teacher and Mother of four, Melbourne, Australia

‘So today we read two of your delightful books to a new group of children. 66 [children] engaged and totally immersed in the story. I just love them. ❤️ Thanks again Susan!'
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