Most Popular Books by Bobby Lynn Maslen

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 youÕll 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

Bob Books Set 3 adds something new for young readers. Consonant blends gently introduce new concepts to the progressing reader. Consistent vowel sounds and lots of three-letter-word practice mean your child continues to enjoy reading success. In addition to eight story books, two Activity Books are included, designed to entice youngsters to read, write, and solve puzzles. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 10 easy-to-read books, 16 pages each - Many three letter words - An introduction to four and five letter words (one syllable) - An introduction to two syllable words - Can be "sounded out" (phonics based) - Limited sight words - 25 to 40 words per book

The books in Bob Books Set 2 - Advancing Beginners provide your new reader with more material at the beginning level. These twelve stories in mostly three-letter words build confidence for the very youngest readers. Simple text combined with slightly longer stories builds reading stamina. Elements of humor and surprise keep childrenÕs interest high. Add Bob Books Set 2 to your collection for invaluable beginning reading practice. Reading this foundation set help children master basic phonics before they advance to consonant blends. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 12 easy-to-read books, 16 pages each - Mostly two and three letter words (C-V-C words) - Can be "sounded out" (phonics based) - Limited sight words - 20 to 30 words per book

Readers at this level are able to tackle longer sentences and longer books but still love the accomplishment of reading a book all the way through. Bob Books Set 4 continues to build reading skills, while also providing engaging stories that build success. In Bob Books Set 4, the simple narrative and design help children focus their skills on decoding, while introducing more challenging concepts and longer words. The delightful illustrations and humor help keep young readers engaged. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 8 easy-to-read books, 16-24 pages each - Many four and five letter words (one syllable) - Two syllable words - Many consonant blends (such as nd, sn, st, ck) - A few vowel combinations (such as ou, ee, oo) - Many words can be "sounded out" (phonics based) - Limited sight words - Up to 150 words per book

Bob Books Set 5 - Long Vowels introduces the important new skills of long vowels and the magical silent e. These two new concepts stimulate your reader by opening the door to longer stories and more complex spellings. ChildrenÕs reading vocabularies grow quickly as they finish the longer stories in eight books, 16 to 24 pages. Set 5 includes the most complex words and sentences of any of the Bob Books series, building upon earlier reading skills learned in Bob Books Sets 1 - 4. Once your child has mastered Set 5, he or she will be ready to move on to reading chapter books. It's an exciting, transformative moment that you will share with your child. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 8 books, 16-24 pages each - Introduction of the magic, silent e - Vowel combinations (such as oe, ai, ea) - Up to 300 words per book

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. 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!"® Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops the confidence of young readers and helps ensure that they master basic phonics before moving on to more complex skills. Kids love the fun, drama, and surprise in these stories and pictures! In this collection you'll find: 12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 16 pages each, 17-41 unique words per story A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each story includes: Decodable text: Three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (big, sun, cap) Simple sentences (Pop had a top hat.) Limited sight words (a, the, was) Slighter longer stories than in the Stage 1 sets, which helps build reading endurance 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: C, D, E | Lexile Measure: BR - 380L | Bob Books Level: Stage 2 Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. This iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!"® 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!"® These are the first books your child can read! Perfect for kids who are just learning letter sounds, each book contains two- and three-letter words that can be sounded out. The first story uses only four sounds (m, a, t, s) and one sight word! Sounds are added gradually until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except q). The very simple stories allow kids to read a whole book, boosting their confidence and motivating them to come back for more. Many beginning readers are so proud they can read these books, they read them to everyone they know! Inside you'll find: 12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 12 pages each, 4-27 unique words per book A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each story includes: Decodable text: Two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (on, sat, can, ran) Very simple sentences (Sam sat.) Very limited sight words (a, the) New letter sounds added gradually until young readers have read books with all letters of the alphabet (except q) Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile Measure: BR - 180L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1 Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, Kindergarten

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences. 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!"® Developing readers will love these fun stories! While Bob Books Complex Words still uses short vowels and repetition to keep the text decodable, the longer books in this phonics-based learn-to-read set introduce more complex words, new long vowel teams, and word endings such as -ed and -ly. The playful stories engage kids and provide a new challenge to advance their skills. In this collection you'll find: 8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 12-78 unique words per book A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each book includes: Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the text Simple sentences with more complex words ("Jim slipped into the pond.") A list of new consonant blends and vowel combinations introduced in that book Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: E, F, G | Lexile Measure: 60L - 490L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3 Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade

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! In this collection you'll find: 8 hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 52-129 unique words per book A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each book 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 book 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

Stories and pictures to make learning alphabet sounds enjoyable.

A story about Dot and her dog Mag and the bag they both want.

Stories and pictures to make learning alphabet sounds enjoyable.