BOB Books Set 1: Beginning Readers

by John R. Maslen

Other authorsBobby Lynn Maslen (Author), John R. Maslen (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

421

Series

Publication

Scholastic Paperbacks (2006), Edition: Box Pck, 12 pages

Description

Juvenile Fiction. Beginning Reader. HTML: This is Bob Books bestselling first reader, introduced more than 35 years ago and used by millions of children. If your child knows the alphabet, Bob Books Set 1 is the book to start him or her on the path to reading. 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. New letters are added gradually, until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except Q). Short vowels and three-letter words in simple sentences help kids build reading confidence. They love the stories and funny pictures, and can't wait to read them to everybody they know. Inside this eBook you'll find: - 12 easy-to-read books, 12 pages each - All two and three letter words (C-V-C words) - Can be "sounded out" (phonics based) - A few new letters introduced in each book - Limited sight words - 7 to 20 words per book.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member rosinalippi
The Mathematician taught the Girlchild to read with these books. A simple, straight forward approach with funny little drawings.
LibraryThing member MrsRJ
With numerous early reader tools available today the Bob Books series truly starts at the beginning. Arriving in a sturdy, compact, brightly colored blue box are twelve books, perfect for little hands just learning the art of holding a book and turning pages independently. Each book is comprised of
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12 pages, containing three letter words. Because young readers are easily distracted by glossy, high color images, utilizing simple, black and white drawings help children remain focused on the words first and the pictures second. The gradual addition of new sounds, improves and expands the vocabulary of very young readers. Thus instilling confidence and nuturing the natural desire to learn new things.

It's important to remember that every child is different - parents have to decide (independently) what is best for his or her child and at what stage you feel it is appropriate to introduce educational/learning tools. Keeping in mind that it's never too soon to start fostering an education based environment.

I recommend Bob Books to all parents, care givers and teachers... it would be wonderful to see these colorful little boxes on shelves from coast to coast. The best way to encourage a new generation of readers is to start early! I will share Bob Books with my grandkids...someday!

Happy Reading!
RJ
3Rs-Real Reader Reviews

Extra Information:

Bob Books have been divided into 5 sets, each gradually adding new sights and sounds featuring a controlled vocabulary.
As a teacher, the author Bobby Lynn Maslen created simple, easy to read stories for her students. These would eventually be organized and released in the form of Bob Books. Each of the five boxed sets are uniquely color coded and continue your childs progression into the world of independent reading. The beginning set that introduces young children to the basic idea of connecting letters and organizing them to make words and utilizing phonics to sound words out.

The Magic of Bob Books from Scholastic
5 sets
Set 1: Beginning Readers (blue box) = 12 books, 12 pages each, 3 letter words, consistent sounds

Set 2: Advancing Readers (orange box) = 12 books, 16 pages each, Primarily 3 letter words, consistent sounds & sight words.
Set 3: Word Families (yellow box) = 10 books, 16 pages each, 8 stories + 2 activity books. Short vowels
continue, adding blends & compound words

Set 4: Compound Words (gray box) = 4 books of 16 pages each + 4 books of 24 pages each. New blends,
more sight words, & longer compound words

Set 5: Long Vowels (red box) = 4 books of 16 pages each + 4 books of 24 pages each. New blends, more
sight words, & longer compound words. Strong emphasis on long vowels.
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LibraryThing member clong
The stories are lame; the illustrations are simplistic. But my four-and-a-half year old daughter can read them, and loves to do so. Can't argue with the results.
LibraryThing member aross2055
These books are good for teaching beginning reading. There are pictures but the are not in color. This helps with keeping distractions down.
LibraryThing member hshell
This book is unique because it comes with a cd which the child can play and read along with. The words are rarely larger than 3 letters and they flow very easily for the earliest of readers. This would be a great book for a very early reader because there are 4 short stories which are simple and
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quick to read.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

16 p.; 5.7 x 5.6 inches

ISBN

0439845009 / 9780439845007
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