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! The Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is a key to a child's success in learning to read. The twelve stories in this set build readers' phonics skills one tiny step at a time so their confidence stays high! Playful text and silly illustrations keep readers coming back for more. 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 Bob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systemic 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!"®

Save the day with a heroic pup in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G. Buddy the dog wants a snack at the fair, but his humans--Jack and Anna--say no. But then Buddy notices some trouble at the hot dog stand! Can Buddy save the day and earn his treat? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!(R)

Save the day with a heroic pup in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G. Buddy the dog wants a snack at the fair, but his humans--Jack and Anna--say no. But then Buddy notices some trouble at the hot dog stand! Can Buddy save the day and earn his treat? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!(R)

Jack and Anna want to bake cupcakes to surprise their dad on his birthday. But surprise! They run out of flour. Surprise! Cookies fall into the batter. Surprise! Some chocolate tips into the bowl. Will the cupcakes turn out delicious? And will Dad be surprised?

A delightful--and delicious--Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level H. Jack and Anna want to bake cupcakes to surprise their dad on his birthday. But surprise! They run out of flour. Surprise! Cookies fall into the batter. Surprise! Some chocolate tips into the bowl. Will the cupcakes turn out delicious? And will Dad be surprised? Bob Books Stories Beginning Readers include: - Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels - Sight words - Simple sentence structures - Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! - Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"

Cheer Jack on as he learns to ride a bike in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level H. Jack is learning to ride a bike. The bike wobbles. The bike tips. Jack tries again and again. Dad tells him, "You can do it!" Will Jack ever become a bike rider? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)

Cheer Jack on as he learns to ride a bike in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level H. Jack is learning to ride a bike. The bike wobbles. The bike tips. Jack tries again and again. Dad tells him, "You can do it!" Will Jack ever become a bike rider? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)

Experience the delight--and hard work--of adopting a pet in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G. Jack and Anna want a puppy. A puppy will be fun! They adopt a little brown dog at the animal shelter and name him Buddy. Buddy loves to play . . . and to make mischief! Can Jack and Anna take care of Buddy and have fun, too? Bob Books Stories Beginning Readers include: - Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels - Sight words - Simple sentence structures - Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! - Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"

Celebrate the great outdoors in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G. Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)

Take a trip to the zoo in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level H. Jack's class is on a field trip at the zoo. There are so many animals to see... and so many animal sounds to hear! Roarrrr! Screech! Hoot hoot! What animals will they meet? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)

Take a trip to the zoo in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level H. Jack's class is on a field trip at the zoo. There are so many animals to see... and so many animal sounds to hear! Roarrrr! Screech! Hoot hoot! What animals will they meet? Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)