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Bob books. Set 3, Word families  Cover Image Book Book

Bob books. Set 3, Word families / text, Bobby Lynn Maslen ; pictures, John R. Maslen.

Maslen, Bobby Lynn. (Author). Maslen, John R. (Added Author).

Summary:

Consonant blends, endings, and a few sight words advance reading skills, gently building toward more complex stories. Use of word families makes longer stories more manageable for early readers. Includes eight stories and two fun-to-do activity books.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781546116806 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 12 x 14 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
A bound set of 10 paperback books.
Formatted Contents Note:
Book 1. Floppy Mop -- Book 2. Lolly-pops -- Book 3. Frogs -- Book 4. The red car -- Book 5. Summer -- Book 6. Kittens -- Book 7. Funny bunny -- Book 8. Bed bugs -- Book 9. Activities for books 1-4 -- Book 10. Activities for books 5-8.
Target Audience Note:
For ages 4 and up.
Subject: Reading (Preschool) > Juvenile fiction.
Reading (Primary) > Juvenile fiction.
Reading readiness > Juvenile fiction.
English language > Study and teaching (Early childhood) > Juvenile fiction.
English language > Study and teaching (Preschool) > Juvenile fiction.
English language > Study and teaching (Primary) > Juvenile fiction.
Reading > Parent participation > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Readers (Publications)

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cookstown Branch JE Masle 31681030060727 DECODABLE Checked out 06/10/2025

  • Scholastic
    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!"®


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