Book
Bob books. Set 5, Long vowels / text, Bobby Lynn Maslen ; pictures, John R. Maslen.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781546121619 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 12 x 15 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., [2025]
- Copyright: ©1987.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Stage 3: developing reader"--Cover. Decodable book. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The game -- Joe's toe -- Bud's nap -- The picnic -- The train -- The visit -- Chickens -- The king. |
| Target Audience Note: | Reading level grade 1. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Dyslexia-friendly books. Vowel Teams & Dipthongs. Phonics. Decodable books. Reading > Phonetic method > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Readers (Publications) |
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | JE Masle | 31681030072391 | DECODABLE | Checked out | 12/10/2025 |
- Scholastic
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set introduces long vowels and helps developing readers gently take the final step toward reading chapter books. Now in a sturdy hardcover!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!"®
The stories in Bob Books Long Vowels focus on long vowels, including plenty of practice with silent e. They also introduce longer words and word endings such as -ed and -ing. These Stage 3 books have more pages than those in Stages 1 and 2, building reading endurance and expanding the vocabulary of maturing readers. This set prepares kids to graduate to chapter books!
Inside this sturdy hardcover you'll find:
- 8 hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 16-24 pages each, 52-129 unique words per story, sized perfectly for little hands
- A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read
Each story includes:
- Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the text
- Longer sentences and stories than previous sets ("She ran as fast as she could.")
- A list of new long vowel combinations introduced in that story
- Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words
Guided Reading Levels: G, H, I | Lexile Measure: 110L - 560L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3
Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade
