
Written by Lynn Maslen Kertell · Illustrated by Sue Hendra
Part of the Bob Books series
Unlock reading fluency with fun, phonics-based stories introducing key sight words for first graders.
Dive into a world where young readers master essential sight words through engaging, phonics-based stories. Each book in this set introduces three new words, building confidence and fluency. With simple sentences and playful illustrations, children aged 4-6 will delight in their reading journey. Will they conquer all 30 sight words and proudly declare, "I read the whole book!"?
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! Introduce developing readers to key sight words with this fun, phonics-based set of easy-to-read stories. Now in a sturdy hardcover!Sight words, also known as high-frequency words, are common words that appear again and again in children’s reading materials, and learning them is essential for reading fluency. Kids learn to easily recognize 30 of these words in Bob Books Sight Words - First Grade. Each simple story introduces three new sight words commonly taught in first grade. Words in this set are more complicated than in Bob Books Sight Words - Kindergarten, but consistent short vowels, repetition, and simple, supportive pictures keep the text decodable and gently advance young readers’ skills.Inside this sturdy hardcover you’ll find: 10 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 12 pages each, 14-40 unique words per bookA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes: 30 new sight words: 3 new words per bookDecodable text: Mostly three- to five-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (bug, soft, sled)Simple sentences (Plums are in a tree.)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: C, D Lexile Measure: 30L - 390L Bob Books Level: Stage 2Ages: 4-6 Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First GradeBob 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, “I read the whole book!”(R)
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