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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! Now in a sturdy hardcover bind-up, this iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, ""I read the whole book!""(R) 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!""(R) These are the first books your child can read! Perfect for kids who are just learning letter sounds, each book contains two- and three-letter words that can be sounded out. The first story uses only four sounds (m, a, t, s) and one sight word! Sounds are added gradually until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except q). The very simple stories allow kids to read a whole book, boosting their confidence and motivating them to come back for more. Many beginning readers are so proud they can read these books, they read them to everyone they know! Inside this sturdy hardcover you'll find: 12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories; 12 pages each; 4-27 unique words per book 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 (on, sat, can, ran) Very simple sentences (Sam sat.) Very limited sight words (a, the) New letter sounds added gradually until young readers have read stories with all letters of the alphabet (except Q) Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C Lexile(R) Measure: BR - 180L Bob Books Level: Stage 1 Ages: 4-6 Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten

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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. 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

"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. ""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"

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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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