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Bob Books - Animal Stories Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 2: Emerging Reader)
Part of the Bob Books:Stage 2: Emerging Reader series
- Subject
- Concepts - Words
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Boxed Set
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Size
- 14.7 cm × 14.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9781338315127
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set of phonics-based, easy-to-read stories features silly animal characters -- perfect for kids in kindergarten and first grade.
Bob Books Animal Stories are filled with fun animal characters, from a pig who is a picky eater to a rabbit who loves to dress up. These charming books engage young readers while they practice their reading skills. Each story uses one-syllable words with consistent short vowels, which help keep the text decodable and build kids’ confidence. Longer animal names and sight words sprinkled throughout add just the right amount of challenge.
Inside the box you'll find:
12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 12 pages each, 18-28 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little handsA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach book includes:
Decodable text: Mostly three- and four-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (eggs, mop, slug)Simple sentences (Pig has buns and jam.)Limited sight words (saw, car, mouse)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: C, D, E, F | Lexile® Measure: 60L – 270L | Bob Books Level: Stage 2
Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade
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!"®
About the creators
Lynn Maslen KertellAuthor
Katie KathIllustrator
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What reviewers said
"Bob Books use fool-proof, evidence-based methods to teach kids how to read -- and they're fun!"
"For over a century, Scholastic has partnered with educators and families to support the literacy skills of young readers. These engaging books capture their attention and are rooted in the research on how children learn to read."
"Bob Books offer a lighthearted, intelligently conceived introduction to reading..."
"...Bob Books turns kids into readers..."
"The engaging subtle humor, simple repetitive texts, and uncluttered illustrations in Bob Books entice children to read on their own, building their sight word vocabulary." -- Lee Galda, Professor of Children's and Adolescent Literature, University of Minnesota
"Children are charmed by these happy, offbeat stories and fun drawings."
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