Long Vowel Team Series
The Long Vowel Team Series helps children learn common spelling patterns for long vowel sounds through engaging and memorable stories. Each book focuses on one or two vowel teams - such as ai/ay, ee, igh, oa/ow or ea - and provides repeated exposure to carefully selected focus words within a meaningful context.
The stories are supported by printable flashcards, games and activities that reinforce reading and spelling without relying on isolated word-list memorisation. The series is suitable for parents, teachers, tutors and literacy specialists supporting school-aged children, including learners with dyslexia and other literacy difficulties.
Key Highlights
Meaningful, memorable stories
Printable flashcards and spelling games
Repeated exposure to target spelling
Step-by-step guidance for adults
Explore the Long Vowel Team Series
Choose a book below to explore its story, spelling focus and included learning resources.
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 1
Train Trip To The Bay
Fay’s train trip to meet her friend Den is disrupted by delays, stormy weather and a sneaky quail. With help from her friends, the picnic goes ahead after all. This engaging story features 92 focus words using ai and ay for the long /ā/ sound.
Spelling focus
ai, ay
Target sound
long /ā/
Focus words
92
Example Focus Words
ai: train, rain, brain, chain
ay: stray, today, display, day
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 1
Train Trip To The Bay
Fay’s train trip to meet her friend Den is disrupted by delays, stormy weather and a sneaky quail. With help from her friends, the picnic goes ahead after all. This engaging story features 92 focus words using ai and ay for the long /ā/ sound.
Spelling focus
ai, ay
Target sound
long /ā/
Focus words
92
Example Focus Words
ai: train, rain, brain, chain
ay: stray, today, display, day
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 1
Train Trip To The Bay
Fay’s train trip to meet her friend Den is disrupted by delays, stormy weather and a sneaky quail. With help from her friends, the picnic goes ahead after all. This engaging story features 92 focus words using ai and ay for the long /ā/ sound.
Spelling focus
ai, ay
Target sound
long /ā/
Focus words
92
Example Focus Words
ai: train, rain, brain, chain
ay: stray, today, display, day
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 2
Teens At The Reef
A weekend reef dive becomes an unexpected rescue when three teenagers discover plastic rubbish and a trapped fish. Their experience inspires their school to take action. This engaging story features 102 focus words using ee for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ee
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
102
Example Focus Words
ee: agree, bee, reef, deep, feel
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 2
Teens At The Reef
A weekend reef dive becomes an unexpected rescue when three teenagers discover plastic rubbish and a trapped fish. Their experience inspires their school to take action. This engaging story features 102 focus words using ee for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ee
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
102
Example Focus Words
ee: agree, bee, reef, deep, feel
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 2
Teens At The Reef
A weekend reef dive becomes an unexpected rescue when three teenagers discover plastic rubbish and a trapped fish. Their experience inspires their school to take action. This engaging story features 102 focus words using ee for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ee
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
102
Example Focus Words
ee: agree, bee, reef, deep, feel
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 3
Easter Hunt At The Beach
Quinn and Jane’s Easter holiday takes an unexpected turn when their dad’s bag disappears. With teamwork and help from their clever beagle, Spot, they uncover an unlikely thief. This engaging story features 128 focus words using ea for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ea
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
128
Example Focus Words
ea: eagle, meat, leaf, eat, beach
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 3
Easter Hunt At The Beach
Quinn and Jane’s Easter holiday takes an unexpected turn when their dad’s bag disappears. With teamwork and help from their clever beagle, Spot, they uncover an unlikely thief. This engaging story features 128 focus words using ea for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ea
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
128
Example Focus Words
ea: eagle, meat, leaf, eat, beach
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 3
Easter Hunt At The Beach
Quinn and Jane’s Easter holiday takes an unexpected turn when their dad’s bag disappears. With teamwork and help from their clever beagle, Spot, they uncover an unlikely thief. This engaging story features 128 focus words using ea for the long /ē/ sound.
Spelling focus
ea
Target sound
long /ē/
Focus words
128
Example Focus Words
ea: eagle, meat, leaf, eat, beach
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 4
Fright At Night
Jack’s camping trip with his dad is disturbed by strange noises, lightning and a sudden fright. Together, they face each surprise and bring the weekend to a comforting end. This engaging story features 27 focus words using igh for the long /ī/ sound.
Spelling focus
igh
Target sound
long /ī/
Focus words
27
Example Focus Words
igh: fight, flight, night, sight, tonight
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 4
Fright At Night
Jack’s camping trip with his dad is disturbed by strange noises, lightning and a sudden fright. Together, they face each surprise and bring the weekend to a comforting end. This engaging story features 27 focus words using igh for the long /ī/ sound.
Spelling focus
igh
Target sound
long /ī/
Focus words
27
Example Focus Words
igh: fight, flight, night, sight, tonight
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 4
Fright At Night
Jack’s camping trip with his dad is disturbed by strange noises, lightning and a sudden fright. Together, they face each surprise and bring the weekend to a comforting end. This engaging story features 27 focus words using igh for the long /ī/ sound.
Spelling focus
igh
Target sound
long /ī/
Focus words
27
Example Focus Words
igh: fight, flight, night, sight, tonight
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 5
King Toad And Crow
Kind King Toad rules a peaceful kingdom, but boastful Mr Crow schemes to take the throne. The king arranges a grand lunch and quietly teaches Crow an important lesson. This light-hearted story features 86 focus words using oa and ow for the long /ō/ sound.
Spelling focus
oa, ow
Target sound
long /ō/
Focus words
86
Example Focus Words
oa: boat, coat, soap, loaf
ow: flow, shallow, sparrow, window
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 5
King Toad And Crow
Kind King Toad rules a peaceful kingdom, but boastful Mr Crow schemes to take the throne. The king arranges a grand lunch and quietly teaches Crow an important lesson. This light-hearted story features 86 focus words using oa and ow for the long /ō/ sound.
Spelling focus
oa, ow
Target sound
long /ō/
Focus words
86
Example Focus Words
oa: boat, coat, soap, loaf
ow: flow, shallow, sparrow, window
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
LONG VOWEL TEAM SERIES · BOOK 5
King Toad And Crow
Kind King Toad rules a peaceful kingdom, but boastful Mr Crow schemes to take the throne. The king arranges a grand lunch and quietly teaches Crow an important lesson. This light-hearted story features 86 focus words using oa and ow for the long /ō/ sound.
Spelling focus
oa, ow
Target sound
long /ō/
Focus words
86
Example Focus Words
oa: boat, coat, soap, loaf
ow: flow, shallow, sparrow, window
Availability
Available on Apple Books and Google Play Books
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