Description Beginning readers learn all about pigs while decoding words with short vowel sounds. Pigs live on farms with other animals. They can also be fun pets for people. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about pigs. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.