Bob Books - More Beginning Readers Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) - by Lynn Maslen Kertell

About the Book

This set is perfect for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers and need more practice before moving on." Twelve humorous stories feature the beloved classic Bob Books characters and introduce some new friends, too!" Short vowels and three-letter words in simple sentences make Bob Books More Beginning Readers a fun confidence builder." Katie Kath's simple but silly illustrations add a tickle to the words, keeping kids smiling as they read. Inside the box you'll find:" 12 easy-to-read, humorous books, 12 pages each" A parent card with tips for helping your child learn to readYour child will soon be joining the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book

Book Synopsis

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based box set is perfect for kids who need practice at a very beginning reading level.

Bob Books More Beginning Readers gives early readers more support with beginning phonics skills, reinforcing what they learned in Bob Books Beginning Readers. This set can also be read on its own by any child just learning to read. The silly stories use three-letter words, short sentences, and plenty of repetition to keep the text simple and decodable, helping kids become comfortable and confident with basic reading!

Inside the box you'll find:

• 12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 12 pages each, 8-25 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: Three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (cat, bag, fox, bed)
• Very simple sentences (Sam can pat.)
• Very limited sight words (a, go, the)
• Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

Guided Reading Levels: C, D Lexile(R) Measure: BR10L - 90L Bob Books Level: Stage 1

Ages: 4-6 Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten

Bob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, 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)

Review Quotes

Praise for Bob Books: "Forget Dick and Jane. Your beginning reader needs Bob Books to succeed." -- cpamomva.blogspot.com"Tiny enough to sneak in a very full diaper bag, we are enjoying them here, there, and everywhere." -- needsnewbatteries.blogspot.com"They are a wonderful addition to a home library, school library, or a homeschool library. I love the smiles on my daughters' faces when they have succeeded in reading a book--that's priceless!" -- ourgaggleofgirls.com"Bob Books made our children into avid readers. Best investment I ever made."-- The Lewiston Tribune

About the Author

Lynn Maslen Kertell is the current manager of Bob Books(R)and the author of the Bob Books learn-to-read sets More Beginning Readers, Sight Words: Kindergarten, Sight Words: First Grade, Rhyming Words, First Stories, and Animal Stories; and the Bob Books Stories series. You can visit her online and learn more about Bob Books at bobbooks.com.
Katie Kath has illustrated several picture and middle grade books, some of which have been recognized by the Bank Street College of Education & Children's Book Committee, the New York Public Library, the Children's Book Council, and the Junior Library Guild. You can visit her online at ktkath.com.