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Your child knows the alphabet? Start reading now with Bob Books!

Bob Books: Set 1 - Beginning Readers Box Set (12 Books)

$26.14

  • Paperback

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    1 May 2006

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Summary

Award-Winning Bob Books for Every Stage of Early Reading Box Set: 12 Books Ages: 3 to 5 Stage 1: Starting to Read

Many early readers contain words that are too difficult for a child who has just learned the sounds of the alphabet. Not these books! Using only the letters M, A, T and S, children can read their first book. Kids love the stories and funny pictures, and can’t wait to read them to everybody they know.

This is our bestselling first reader, introduced 35 years ago and…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780439845007
ISBN-10:0439845009
Author:Bobby Lynn Maslen
Publisher:Scholastic US
Imprint:Scholastic US
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:1 May 2006
Weight:290g
Dimensions:43mm x 140mm x 145mm
Series:Stage 1: Starting to Read
Audience Age:4-6
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Critics Review

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 the 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, Washington Post

“Bob Books made our children into avid readers. Best investment I ever made.” – The Lewiston Tribune

About The Author

Bobby Lynn Maslen

Bobby Lynn Maslen

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.

Karen Wall

Karen Wall is a Scottish illustrator and designer based in South London. Her books include the award-winning Stripy Horse picture book series, Way Past series, and the much-loved Peggy the Pug early reader series. Her books have been published in many countries around the world.

In addition to working on her books, Karen also designs textiles, ceramics, toys, greetings cards, and gifts for UK retailers. She lives in South East London with her husband, Jim, and their daughter.

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