<p>With playful, decodable 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, <b>"I read the whole book!"</b>®</p><br><p><i>Bob Books First Stories</i> 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 <i>Bob Books Beginning Readers</i> and <i>Bob Books More Beginning Readers</i>.</p><br><p>Inside the box you'll find:</p><br><ul><li><b>12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books:</b> 12 pages each, 6-26 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little hands</li><br><li><b>A parent guide</b> with tips for helping your child learn to read</li></ul><br><p> </p><br><p>Each book includes:</p><br><ul><li><b>Decodable text: Three- and four-letter words with short vowels</b> that can be sounded out (ran, hop, went, trap)</li><br><li><b>Very simple sentences</b> (Sam and Mat can hop.)</li><br><li><b>Limited sight words</b> (the, do, was)</li><br><li><b>Friendly, simple illustrations</b> that add fun and do not distract from the words</li></ul><br><p> </p><br><p>Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile® Measure: BR - 280L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1</p><br><p>Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten</p>