First Stories

ebook Stage 1 Starting to Read · Bob Books

By Lynn Maslen Kertell

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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This charming phonics set features simple stories that get progressively more challenging.

Bob Books First Stories is the perfect introduction to independent reading! With lots of repetition, friendly illustrations, and silly stories, these phonics-based books are great for kids just starting to read. They can be enjoyed on their own, or alongside Bob Books Beginning Readers and Bob Books More Beginning Readers.

In this collection you'll find:

  • 12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 12 pages each, 6-26 unique words per story
  • A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read
  • Each story includes:

  • Decodable text: Three- and four-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (ran, hop, went, trap)
  • Very simple sentences (Sam and Mat can hop.)
  • Limited sight words (the, do, was)
  • Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words
  • Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile Measure: BR - 280L | 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!®

    First Stories