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Bob Books Books

In order from Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade to Bob Books Sight Words.

The Bob Books series is a set of 10 chapter books by Lynn Maslen Kertell, published between 2008 and 2025. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 160 pages.

Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
Bob Books - Complex Words Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
Bob Books - Long Vowels Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
Mat
Alphabet
My First BOB Books
Buddy to the Rescue
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

In reading order

Bob Books Series

10 books · Published 2008–2025

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$1695

Mat

Picture Book · Ages 4–6

Two characters named Mat and Sam sit on various objects and each other.

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$1799

Alphabet

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Discover the alphabet with engaging stories and animal friends, preparing young readers for their reading journey.

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$1799

My First BOB Books

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Unlock reading skills with fun stories and engaging activities.

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$399

Buddy to the Rescue

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2012

A dog barks at a carnival, revealing a hidden danger.

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$2374

Bob Books Sight Words

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Unlock reading fluency with fun, phonics-based stories introducing key sight words for first graders.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bob Books series?

There are 10 books in the Bob Books series. It began with Alphabet in 2008, and the newest book, Bob Books - Long Vowels Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Bob Books books in?

Start with Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Bob Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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