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Award-Winning Bob Books for Every Stage of Early ReadingBox Set: 10 BooksAges: 6 to 7Stage 3: Developing Readers Bob Books: Set 3 Word Families adds something new for youngreaders. Consonant blends and word families introduce youngstersto the next level of reading. Word families are groups of wordsthat have a common feature or pattern. Fluent readers recognizethe patterns in words rather than sounding them all out. Consistentvowel sounds mean your child's reading development continuesat a comfortable pace.In addition to eight story books, two activity books are included,designed to entice youngsters to read, write, and solve puzzles.Inside the box you'll find: 10 easy-to-read books, 16 pages eachAn introduction to four and five letter words (one syllable)An introduction to two syllable wordsCan be 'sounded out' (phonics based)25 to 40 words per book ABOUT BOBS BOOKSBob Books is America's no.1, award-winning, learning-to-readseries trusted for over 40 years.Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to makehelping children learn to read simple and straightforward. Theclean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to reada fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companionworkbooks extend children's reading journey by allowingthem to practice the skills learned in the books.Bob Books is designed to give young children the toolsto cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winningbeginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from bookswith three letter words, to books with more than one sentence perpage. By meeting children at the right level, parents are oftenamazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words whenreading their first Bob Book.Bob Books covers four reading stages... Pre-Readings Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and otherpre-reading skillsStage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet tosounding out your first wordsStage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer andsight words are introducedStage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences becomelonger, and new rules are introduced

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills.

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!"®

Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops the confidence of young readers and helps ensure that they master basic phonics before moving on to more complex skills. Kids love the fun, drama, and surprise in these stories and pictures!

Inside this sturdy hardcover you'll find:

12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 16 pages each, 17-41 unique words per storyA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read

Each story includes:

Decodable text: Three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (big, sun, cap)Simple sentences (Pop had a top hat.)Limited sight words (a, the, was)Slightly longer stories than in the Stage 1 sets, which helps build reading enduranceA word list at the back of each bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words

Guided Reading Levels: C, D, E | Lexile Measure: BR - 380L | Bob Books Level: Stage 2

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