The Family Readers

72-proven phonics storybooks that kids love
and parents say are the best investment they ever made

“87% of parents see major improvements in their child's ability to read within the first three weeks.”

--Dr. Ed Green, Family Literacy Centers

“As fathers and parents, we’ve got to spend more time with them, and help them with their homework, and replace the video game or the remote control with a book...We know that education is everything to our children’s future.”

Family Readers: 72 Learn-to-Read Phonics Books to Teach Reading

You're reading this because you care

Whether you are concerned about a beginning or struggling reader, you know that learning to read is essential, and you want to help someone special.

We know The Family Readers work. We've tried them on our own children. We've sold them to neighbors. We've visited literacy centers and listened closely to their success stories.

You too can immediate success. If you'll commit to spending just 20 minutes a day, your child can learn to read in three weeks or less. We guarantee it.

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How to get your child to read to you

Make reading before bedtime a special treat. Sit or lie down next to your child with The Family Readers. Just smile, compliment and help your child read by blending the sounds together. You will be amazed as your child reads the first book--to you!

Guided reading works

Your child will point and ask, "What's this?" Don't tell. Instead, help your child sound it out. As you teach your little child to read you will jumpstart a happy childhood. Early readers will hold the advantage throughout their educational years.

"This lively set of 72 little readers by Rachel McOmber is beautifully illustrated, extremely decodable, and has cumulative stories that impart good values, featuring the same interesting characters. These books are humorous and enjoyable, and have comprehension questions at the end of each booklet. There are full-color covers and two-color pages, which have very large print for easy reading."

--Dolores G. Hiskes, DorBooks

The Family Readers:

  1. Are designed to be read in sequence from 1 to 72.
    Each storybook presents new word patterns and reviews previously taught words.

    The first lesson teaches the most commonly used vowel sounds and vowel blends in a story that begins with only one word on each page.

  2. Produce independent readers
    The Family Readers are planned so if a student begins with book one and reads through the 72 books, he or she will cover the phonetic elements to become an independent reader.

  3. Teach values
    Values (such as sharing or honesty) are woven into each story. Storybook characters model healthy relationships as the plot unfolds. These values are not controversial. They are not political or religious. They simply are common sense, time-proven human values.

  4. Introduce short and long vowels
    The lessons build progressively as children increase their reading skills and confidence.

    • The first 36 short vowel books introduce new skills that provide children with a substantial reading base.
    • The short vowels like o in box are taught first.
    • The long vowels such as i in bike (and variations) are taught in the remaining 36 books.
  5. Help your child build a broad vocabulary
    Reading is a process of connecting letters with sounds. Your child will read and understand over 2,500 words.

  6. Increase reading confidence
    Self-esteem skyrockets when a child's reading skills improve. Our Family Readers help you provide quick, measurable success.

  7. Create lasting memories
    A child always treasures time spent reading with mom or dad. And so will you!

"We use the Family Readers because they work. Our literacy center has become a great success in our city.” More about Hester's help with children's literacy"

--Hester Rippy, Liason for the Lehi, Utah Public Library Literacy Center.


These books are...

  • Four color: Full-color modern art sells the parents but it actually distracts early readers. Our simple, four-color artwork is pleasing and helps children focus on learning how to read.

  • To be used with supervision: Your time and guidance is required. You alone can instill a love of reading in your child.


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Customer Reviews


My son has started reading and loves every minute of it. He is so proud of what he has accomplished and it is so structured that it helps me teach him in a much better way.

--Tracy Workman, Crofton MD

Repeat business is assured.

--Joseph Joaquin, Bridgewater MA

It took extra time to get to me. I live in Canada and the product is coming from the States, purhaps there was a delay at the border which is out of their hands. Thank you I really appreciate this product.

--Sherry McNear, Siouxlook ON Canada

Love the books. My four year old is READING!!

--Tracy Anderson, Brighton MI

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