Bob Books - Phonics for Early Readers Box Set of 12 Paperbacks Decodable Phonics Books, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) - Paperback

by Liza Charlesworth (Author), Amy Jindra (Illustrator)

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!

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!"(R)

Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child's success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!

This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or Bob Books More Beginning Readers and need more practice before moving on.

Inside the box you'll find:

• 12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books; 12 pages each; 14-25 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little hands
• A 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 (in, hop, hat, bus)
• Very simple sentences (Bud has a box.)
• Very limited sight words
• Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

Guided Reading Levels: B, C Lexile(R) Measure: 0 - 130L Bob Books Level: Stage 1

Ages: 4-6 Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten

Author Biography

Liza Charlesworth is the editor and author of hundreds of books and teaching materials including Laugh-a-Lot! Phonics, Nonfiction Phonics Readers, AlphaTales, First Little Readers, Just-Right Readers, Science Vocabulary Readers, Buddy Readers, First Little Comics, and Sight Word Stories. She is the recipient of 12 Ed Press awards and three Teacher's Choice honors. Charlesworth lives in New York City with her husband and twin sons, who provide daily inspiration.