Book Series · 10 Books

Bob Books Books

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

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 - 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

Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
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Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade

By Bobby Lynn Maslen, John R. Maslen (Illustrator)

Unlock reading skills with playful stories and phonics fun.

160 pages
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In reading order

Bob Books Series

10 books · Published 2008–2025

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Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade

Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Unlock reading skills with playful stories and phonics fun.

#4

Bob Books - Complex Words Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Unlock reading skills with playful stories and phonics fun.

Mat

Picture Book · Ages 4–6

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

Alphabet

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

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

My First BOB Books

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Unlock reading skills with fun stories and engaging activities.

Buddy to the Rescue

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2012

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

Bob Books - First Stories Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten

Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Unlock reading with fun, simple stories that grow with your child.

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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 Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade in 2024, and the newest book, Bob Books - Complex Words 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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Bob Books to life.

01

Bobby Lynn Maslen

Author
02

John R. Maslen

Illustrator
03

Lynn Maslen Kertell

Author
04

Sue Hendra

Illustrator
05

Dana Sullivan

Illustrator
06

Katie Kath

Illustrator

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