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Bob Books - Word Families 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
16
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Size
14.6 cm × 14.2 cm
ISBN
9780439845090

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than fifty years! This phonics-based box set helps developing readers gently take the next step toward more complex stories.

Bob Books Word Families helps children progress gently beyond the very basics of learning to read. The books use mostly short vowels and plenty of repetition, but also introduce a few consonant blends and word endings such as -ed, along with longer words and sentences. The use of word families makes these longer stories more manageable for early readers, and the silly content keeps kids coming back for more!

Inside the box you'll find:

8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16 pages each, 25-42 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little hands2 activity books to support the storiesA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read

Each book includes:

Word and sound repetition, which helps children decode the textUse of word families (mop, flop; big, bigger)Slightly longer sentences than previous sets (The frogs went under a log.)A "review before reading" section at the front of each bookA word list at the back of each bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

Guided Reading Levels: D, E, F | Lexile Measure: 70L - 310L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3

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!”¼

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."
Parents Magazine
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