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Read Then PeekTM


A first-of-its-kind 30-book box set for PreK–2 that puts pictures where they belong in the initial stages of decoding — to confirm meaning, not support guessing.

Pictures are great, but they can wait!

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Where Every Peek Builds Confidence

Blend the sounds to read the words. Then peek to see if you're right!

Read Then PeekTM helps beginning readers build their decoding skills through blending learned sounds, not guessing using picture cues.

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How Read Then PeekTM Works

Words are presented with no pictures. Students decode them by blending learned sounds, then lift a flap to reveal playful illustrations to confirm what they read. Each durable, high-quality book builds accuracy, confidence, and joy!

Each book features vibrant pictographs, where a picture is built into the letter itself to help beginners learn letter sounds. Also included are tips for reading irregular words, punctuation, and more. The full set also provides adults with help cards to assist new readers with pronouncing sounds, blending sounds, and distinguishing between b and d. 

Developed for educators, families, and libraries, this 30-book box set turns research into joyful reading practice.

Tips for
Reading this Book

Show your new reader capital letters in these books. Explain that capital letters help us know that a word can be someone's name, or that it is the beginning of a sentence.

If your reader has difficulty blending sounds, see the Blending Sounds Help Card.

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Pre-order the 30-book set encased within a brightly decorated storage chest!
Series ISBN: 978-1-972574-29-4 | Pricing: $149/set, save 5% on 6 or more sets

What Makes Read Then PeekTM Different?

Built for small hands, big curiosity, and lasting learning.

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Reading practice, not guessing

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Children must rely on their phonics knowledge rather than pictures to read.

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Built for the very beginning

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Supports early decoding skills, including letter sounds, blending, and reading simple words from left to right.

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Instant feedback

Children decode, then use pictures to confirm meaning, not support guessing.

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Durable and sustainable

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Built to withstand enthusiastic readers and the rigors of classroom use and library circulation.

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Mission-driven

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Every purchase supports The Reading League’s nonprofit literacy mission.

Trusted by Educators. Valued by Families.

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John Doe

Literacy Specialist

Grounded in the science of reading and the science of learning, our resources translate research into practice for educators and families.

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Sarah Johnson

Teacher

Working with this team has transformed our business operations completely. The attention to detail and quick response time has made all the difference in our project success.

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Michael Chen

Design Director

As a designer, I appreciate quality and innovation. This product delivers both in spades. The intuitive interface and robust features have streamlined our workflow significantly.

Author Spotlight

Our authors and illustrators bring research, creativity, and instructional purpose together in every title we publish.

Maria Murray, Ph.D., is the designer of the Read Then PeekTM series from The Reading League Press.

A nationally recognized literacy expert and founder of The Reading League, Dr. Murray created this series because teachers were asking for texts that carefully controlled for skill practice and also provided beginning readers a fun, joy-filled experience with text.

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