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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. This iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set — now with all-new illustrations — has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, “I read the whole book!”®
All-new illustrations make this classic box of decodable books even more appealing for a new generation of readers!
With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers’ confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, “I read the whole book!”®
These are the first books your child can read! Perfect for kids who are just learning letter sounds, each book contains two- and three-letter words that can be sounded out. The first story uses only four sounds (m, a, t, s) and one sight word! Sounds are added gradually until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except q). The very simple stories allow kids to read a whole book, boosting their confidence and motivating them to come back for more. Many beginning readers are so proud they can read these books, they read them to everyone they know!
Inside the box you’ll find:
12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 12 pages each, 4-27 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little handsA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read
Each book includes:
Decodable text: Two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (on, sat, can, ran)Very simple sentences (Sam sat.)Very limited sight words (a, the)New letter sounds added gradually until young readers have read books with all letters of the alphabet (except q)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words
Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile® Measure: BR – 100L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1 | Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten
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Why It Works
Created by a teacher and based in the Science of Reading, Bob Books progress in small steps. Kids are always successful and their confidence grows!
Bob Books use words that can be sounded out paired with simple illustrations. When kids realize they can decode new words, they discover the magic of reading!
Bob Books teaches skills through stories, fostering a love of books and reading.
Bob Books include parent guides with tips and activities for helping your child learn to read.
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My First Bob Books Boxed Sets Jumbo Workbooks Workbooks Flashcards
The Bob Books System
My First Bob Books for toddlers and preschoolers develop a love of reading while building foundational pre-reading skills such as phonological awareness and visual discrimination. Interactive features keep things playful! These sets are the core of the Bob Books system. Each set contains 8-12 paperback books that build phonics skills; a parent guide with tips; and in some cases, flashcards or activity books. Sets are leveled in one of four stages. Kids can practice phonics with 200+ pages of matching games, writing activities, and more! Activities are based on books in boxed sets but can be completed on their own, too. Each workbook includes certificates and stickers to keep kids motivated. These workbooks are perfect for children who are learning to read. More than 90 pages of word mazes, tracing activities, and short stories make practicing phonics fun. The line drawings mean these are more than workbooks—they’re coloring books, too! These playful flashcards are the perfect companion to the Bob Books box sets but can be enjoyed by any child learning to read. Kids can practice important skills with colorful flashcards featuring their favorite Bob Books characters!
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Publication date : May 1, 2006
Edition : Box Pck
Language : English
Print length : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 0439845009
ISBN-13 : 978-0439845007
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.6 x 1.7 x 5.7 inches
Grade level : Preschool – 1
Best Sellers Rank: #83 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Early Learning Beginner Readers #3 in Children’s Word Books #4 in Children’s Beginner Readers
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