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Bob Books Books

In order from Alphabet to Bob Books - Long Vowels Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade.

The Bob Books series is a set of 9 chapter books by Lynn Maslen Kertell, published between 2008 and 2025. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 160 pages.

Alphabet
My First BOB Books
Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
Bob Books - First Stories Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten
Bob Books Sight Words
Bob Books - Animal Stories Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten
Bob Books - Long Vowels 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
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Alphabet
Sale price
$1799
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Alphabet

By Lynn Maslen Kertell, Sue Hendra (Illustrator), John R. Maslen (Illustrator)

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

144 pages
Paperback
Summary: Meet familiar animal friends as they guide young learners through the alphabet in 'My First Bob Books - Alphabet.' Each of the 12 books introduces two letters, blending upper and lower case with alliterative stories that captivate and educate. As children listen for letter sounds and explore fun activities, they build confidence and prepare for the next reading adventure. Will your child master the alphabet and be ready for the next set of Bob Books? Dive into this delightful series and find out!
The complete set

Bob Books Series

9 books · Published 2008–2025

Alphabet
Series
Sale price
$1799

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
Series
Sale price
$1799

My First BOB Books

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Unlock reading skills with fun stories and engaging activities.

Bob Books - Word Families Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade
#3 in Series
Sale price
$2374

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.

Bob Books - First Stories Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten
Series
Sale price
$2374

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.

Bob Books Sight Words
Series
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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.

Mat
Series
Sale price
$1695

Mat

Picture Book · Ages 4–6

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bob Books series?

There are 9 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 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 authors and illustrators who bring Bob Books to life.

01

Lynn Maslen Kertell

Author
02

Bobby Lynn Maslen

Author
03

Sue Hendra

Illustrator
04

John R. Maslen

Illustrator
05

Dana Sullivan

Illustrator
06

Katie Kath

Illustrator

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