Bob Books - Phonics for Early Readers Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)

by Liza Charlesworth, Amy Jindra (Illustrator)

Overview

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives a beginning reader practice with basic phonics skills, setting them up for a successful reading journey. Now in a sturdy hardcover bind-up!

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!"®

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 collection 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 this sturdy hardcover you'll find:

• 12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 12 pages each, 14-25 unique words per story
• A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read

Each story includes:

• Decodable text: Two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (cat, it, not, up)
• Very simple sentences (Sam has a pen.)
• Very limited sight words (a, of, the)
• Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

Guided Reading Levels: B, C | Lexile® Measure: 0 - 130L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1

Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781339053776
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/02/2024
Series:	Bob Books Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 4.63(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Bob Books:

"Bob Books use fool-proof, evidence-based methods to teach kids how to read -- and they're fun!" -- Emily Oster, author of 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

"...Bob Books are best of all for teaching children to read." -- Marguerite Kelly, Family Columnist, TheWashington Post

"Bob Books made our children into avid readers. Best investment I ever made." -- The Lewiston Tribune

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