Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Collection of 8 Stories Decodable Phonics Stories, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten, First Grade (Stage 3: Developing R -- Bobby Lynn Maslen, Library Binding

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

Bob Books Word Families helps children progress gently beyond the very basics of learning to read. This set uses mostly short vowels and plenty of repetition, but also introduces 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 keep kids coming back for more!

Inside this sturdy hardcover you'll find:

• 8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 16 pages each, 25-42 unique words per story
• A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read

Each story includes:

• Word and sound repetition, which helps children decode the text
• Slightly longer sentences than previous sets (The frogs went under a log.)
• A word list at the back of each book
• Friendly, 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!"(R)

Author: Bobby Lynn Maslen
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 4.33h x 5.75w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781546116806
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
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.