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Bob Books - Complex Words Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten, First Grade (Stage 3: Developing Reader)

by Bobby Lynn Maslen

Part of the Bob Books:Stage 3: Developing Reader series

Subject
Readers - Beginner
Age
0-3 years
Format
Boxed Set
Pages
24
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Size
14.3 cm × 14.6 cm
ISBN
9780439845069
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for fifty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences.

Developing readers will love these funny stories! Bob Books Complex Words uses many words with short vowels, but also offers practice with word endings such as -ed and -ing, digraphs such as sh and ch, consonant blends such as sp- and -st, r-controlled vowel sounds such as -ar, and select vowel combinations. The longer word counts of these silly and surprising stories help kids build reading endurance.

Inside the box you'll find:

8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 21-78 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little handsA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read

Each book includes:

Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the textSimple sentences with more complex words ("The pup was called Jumper.")A page reviewing the phonics skills introduced in that bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

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!"®

Guided Reading Levels: E, F, G | Lexile Measure: 60L - 490L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade

About the author

Bobby Lynn MaslenAuthor

After teaching kindergarten for thirteen years, master teacher Bobby Lynn Maslen developed the Bob Books to satisfy her students' need for fun and effective reading materials.

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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!"
Emily Oster, author of the New York Times bestseller Cribsheet and parent of two
"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."
Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Inc.
"Bob Books offer a lighthearted, intelligently conceived introduction to reading."
Leonard Marcus, Children's Book Review, Parenting Magazine
"Bob Books turns kids into readers."
Kate Kelly, USA Today
"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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