{"product_id":"9781546116820","title":"Bob Books - First Stories Hardcover Collection of 12 Stories | Decodable Phonics Stories, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)","description":"\r\n    \u003cb\u003eCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the charming phonics set features simple stories that get progressively more challenging. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBob Books First Stories\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBob Books Beginning Readers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBob Books More Beginning Readers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this sturdy hardcover you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: \u003c\/b\u003e12 pages each, 6-26 unique words per story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA parent guide\u003c\/b\u003e with tips for helping your child learn to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecodable text: Three- and four-letter words with short vowels \u003c\/b\u003ethat can be sounded out (ran, hop, went, trap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVery simple sentences\u003c\/b\u003e (Sam and Mat can hop.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimited sight words \u003c\/b\u003e(the, do, was)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendly, simple illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that add fun and do not distract from the words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile Measure: BR - 280L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob 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, \u003cb\u003e\"I read the whole book!®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Lynn Maslen Kertell","offers":[{"title":"Hardback Library binding","offer_id":47506697126186,"sku":"9781546116820","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_33698e0f-eb91-4acd-956f-c30597040402.jpg?v=1711638309","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/products\/9781546116820","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}