
Written by Lynn Maslen Kertell · Illustrated by Sue Hendra
Part of the Bob Books Stories series
Can Jack and Anna turn their backyard into a wild adventure after their hike is canceled?
Jack and Anna love exploring the great outdoors, hopping over streams and spotting animals on their hike. But when Mom says no to another day out, they face a challenge: can they create their own adventure in the backyard? With simple words and playful illustrations, this story invites young readers to discover the magic of imagination and nature right at home. Will their backyard become a new wilderness to explore?
Celebrate the great outdoors in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G.Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard?Bob Books Stories include: Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowelsSight wordsSimple sentence structuresSimple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children’s reading and add fun!Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading enduranceBob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, “I read the whole book!”(R)
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