# Dekodiphukan > Children's rhyming storybook introducing English phonemes as part of a reading curriculum. (iPhone/iPad app by Bob Baratta-Lorton.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekodiphukan/id499677046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bob Baratta-Lorton](https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138) - Category: Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 84 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-02-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekodiphukan/id499677046/reviews.md ## What is Dekodiphukan? Center for Innovation in Education Dekodiphukan Storybook Dekodiphukan Description A children’s storybook written in rhyme. The first of the fourteen apps that comprise the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program. The Reading Program is a reading and writing curriculum for beginning readers and any child who has already experienced difficulty in learning to read. 99% unique – 100% effective - 100% free Background for the fourteen apps The Baratta-Lorton Reading Program also known as Dekodiphukan (pronounced decode if you can) was developed by the Center for Innovation in Education whose many other offerings include Mathematics Their Way, the first non-traditional math curriculum adopted in by the State of California. Dekodiphukan has been in use in classrooms across the United States and Canada since 1985. The Program has been used to teach thousands of children to read and to write regardless of background or supposed lack of reading readiness. To date, no child using the program in a classroom setting has ever failed to learn to read or to write. This Dekodiphukan reading and writing curriculum is now a series of fourteen apps plus a parent-guide for the iPad that, within a period of six months to a year (or occasionally a bit longer for some special needs children), will enable every child using it to read and to write. Reading with enjoyment. Writing creatively. Dekodiphukan is a full fledged curriculum. It is a set of specific learning activities, not a set of games. The curriculum’s fourteen apps are all free with no ads - popup or otherwise - included. While the apps may be downloaded all at once and stored in a folder on the iPad, no more than two or three of the apps are used at any one time by the child. Dekodiphukan Storybook The first of the Fourteen Apps Forty-four sounds or phonemes form the building blocks for every word spoken in English. The Dekodiphukan Storybook, written in rhyme, introduces children to these forty-four sounds and connects each sound to a picture that represents that sound. It is easier to correctly identify the sound of a phoneme when the phoneme is at the end of a word.  Rhyming is used to facilitate correct sound-phoneme pronunciation. The events in the storybook provide the rationale for why each of forty-four sound pictures represents the particular sounds that it does. The Dekodiphukan Storybook is meant to be read initially by the parent to the child.  A play button provides an audio reading for each page to assist parents who are unsure of pronunciations, or who prefer to listen along with their child as the story is being read.  The audio reading of each page also permits the child to “read” and “reread” the storybook as often as he or she wishes, without waiting for an adult reader. Dekodiphukan STORYBOOK A children’s storybook written in rhyme Also available in book form through the Center’s website Introduces the 44 sounds of the English language Uses rhyme for clarity in sound identification To be read the first time by the parent to the child Parents unclear about pronouncements may play audios Child uses audio play buttons for subsequent readings Downloadable sound pictures for wall posting Downloadable Sound Summary for Parents ## Key features - Rhyming storybook format - Introduces 44 English phonemes - Connects sounds to pictures - Audio reading support - Part of a comprehensive curriculum - No ads ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekodiphukan/id499677046/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This is a fantastic reading program! *2012-06-07* I have started using the program with my daughter, who is 4 and will be attending kindergarten in a few months. Before we started using this reading program my daughter was comfortable with the alphabet, but couldn't sound out a word. Within a few weeks of starting this program she was easily able to sound out words using the sound pictures. The storybook does an excellent job of introducing the sound pictures and makes them easy it remember. My daughter really enjoys using the Dekodiphukan program. It's fun for kids to use and it gives them confidence. I highly recommend it for parents who want to homeschool their kids or for parents who just want to reinforce the reading and writing that is taught in school. Using this program, my daughter was able to convert to reading books within about 6 months. It's great! ### 5/5 — Excellent System *2012-02-21* It takes a while to load, but this is a great system. I learned to read using the book when I was a child. Listening to the book is very engaging for my 5 year old and we are on our way to reading! ## Frequently asked questions about Dekodiphukan ### What is Dekodiphukan? Dekodiphukan is a comprehensive reading and writing curriculum developed by the Center for Innovation in Education. It includes a series of fourteen apps, with Dekodiphukan Storybook being the first, designed to teach children to read and write effectively. ### How does Dekodiphukan Storybook teach reading? Dekodiphukan Storybook introduces the 44 sounds (phonemes) of the English language using a rhyming format. Each sound is paired with a picture, and rhyme is used to help children correctly identify and pronounce phonemes, making learning more engaging. ### Is Dekodiphukan Storybook suitable for children with reading difficulties? Yes, the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program, which includes Dekodiphukan, was specifically developed for beginning readers and children who have experienced difficulty learning to read. The program aims to enable every child to read and write within six months to a year of consistent use. ### Does Dekodiphukan Storybook have ads? No, Dekodiphukan Storybook is completely free with no advertisements, popup or otherwise. The entire curriculum of fourteen apps is available without any commercial interruptions. ### What devices can I use Dekodiphukan Storybook on? Dekodiphukan Storybook is currently available for the iPad. The description specifies that the series of fourteen apps is designed for the iPad platform. ### How often is Dekodiphukan Storybook updated? The latest version of Dekodiphukan Storybook is 1.4, and it was last updated on August 19, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements. ### What is the age rating for Dekodiphukan Storybook? Dekodiphukan Storybook has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered appropriate for children aged four and older, aligning with its purpose of early literacy education. ### Can my child use Dekodiphukan Storybook independently? While the storybook is initially meant to be read by a parent, it includes a play button for audio reading on each page. This allows children to 'read' and 'reread' the storybook independently, assisting with pronunciation and repeated practice. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2025-08-19 - Support for new iOS releases ### 1.3 — 2025-07-28 - Support for new iOS releases ### 1.2 — 2019-11-22 - Support for new iOS releases. ### 1.1 — 2019-11-01 - Support for new iOS releases. ### 1.0 — 2012-02-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dekodiphukan | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Calvary Palm City](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calvary-palm-city/id1474137020) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [My CMBC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cmbc/id1440081941) | — | Free | Education | | [Bugs and Buttons 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-buttons-2/id686968315) | 4.3 (44) | $2.99 | Education | | [MATC - Mid-America Tech Center](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matc-mid-america-tech-center/id1475301420) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Education | | [Samsa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsa/id1468451980) | — | Free | Education | | [小伴龙识字-儿童识字&认字启蒙教育](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1474232420) | 4.5 (50) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Bob Baratta-Lorton - [Two-Sound Flipbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-sound-flipbook/id499728444) - [Three-Sound Flipbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-sound-flipbook/id499735475) - [Booklets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklets/id499757385) - [Reading Worksheets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-worksheets/id499884790) - [Stamping Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamping-words/id499896936) All apps by Bob Baratta-Lorton: https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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