The Wild Detectives is a playful series of adventure-packed stories and informative nonfiction books. The Wild Detectives are a group of furry friends who solve cases and explore the world around them.
No mystery too big, no op too wild!
Cam the alpaca is the fearless, fabulous leader!
Dog Bot the groodle is the ultimate gadget genius!
Pat the cat is the dependable and dapper detective!
Top Rat is the feisty pilot, rider …and builder!
Hilariously fun Decodable
books that children will
want to read
Wild Detectives is a playful series of adventure-packed stories and linked informative nonfiction decodable books. Following an explicit and cumulative phonics sequence, these books are whacky detective adventures, which children will LOVE to read with words they CAN read.
Fiction and nonfiction decodable books at each stage
Each stage consists of a combination of three fiction and two nonfiction titles.
Tier 2 or ‘interesting’ vocabulary is used in the both fiction and nonfiction contexts, to build comprehension.
Children will be engaged and supported by the Wild Detective characters in every book!
An evidence-based approach to reading
Little Learners decodable books include engaging stories and nonfiction texts that children can confidently read using their phonics knowledge - no guessing required! These books follow an explicit and cumulative phonics scope and sequence.
A focus on Vocabulary Knowledge
Vocabulary knowledge is the most important factor contributing to comprehension in early reading (with the exception of decoding/accurate word reading!). So Wild Detectives decodable books include a range of vocabulary which is used multiple times across different contexts. Multiple meanings of words are woven in to broaden students' vocabulary understanding.
+Support is provided in the back of the book, with defininitions and example check for understanding questions.
+Additional teaching support is available in the Small Group Reading Teacher Notes.
+Learn Words worksheets are included via a QR code in the back of every book
‘Read to me’ books that children can Enjoy from day 1
The series includes fiction and nonfiction ‘Read to me’ books that explore the backstory of the Wild Detectives. Children can bring these books home on the first day of school, before they have completed Stage 1 instruction.
The Read to me books are designed to be read by parents/carers to children, and feature a range of questions and support to develop language comprehension and vocabulary development.
Packed with extras to support students and teachers
Little Learners Love Literacy's decodable books are always packed with extras and the Wild Detectives are no different!
- Small Group Reading Teacher Notes take the preparation out of effective use of these decodable books in the classroom. Easy to read prompts and questions for every book.
- Free downloadable sheets via QR code in the back of every book.
- How to enjoy this book' notes for adults reading with children, including comprehension questions and vocabulary support.
- Speed words in the back of every book to warm-up and build fluency.
Supported materials
Free activity download
Written by Louise Park
Multi-award-winning author and literacy expert Louise Park has over 35 years of experience in education and publishing. Best known for bestselling children’s series like Zac Power, Boy vs Beast, Harriet Clare, and Grace’s Secrets, her books—written under her own name and the pseudonyms H.I. Larry and Mac Park—have sold millions worldwide.
illustrated by Jules Faber
Acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator Jules Faber, famous for his creation of the ‘Weirdo’ artwork, has had a vibrant career spanning comic strip, newspaper work, and animation - including a role as an animator on a Disney television series. He has taught cartooning across Australia, exhibited in numerous art shows, and served three terms as President of the Australian Cartoonists Association - the world’s oldest cartoonist organisation.
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Little Learners Love Literacy
