Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys! Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child's success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books sets, this box of 12 books builds readers' phonics skills one tiny step at a time so their confidence stays high! Playful text and silly illustrations keep readers coming back for more. This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or Bob Books More Beginning Readers and need more practice before moving on. Inside the box you'll find: 12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books; 12 pages each; 14-25 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little hands A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each book includes: Decodable text: Two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (in, hop, hat, bus) Very simple sentences (Bud has a box.) Very limited sight words Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: B, C - Lexile® Measure: 0 - 130L - Bob Books Level: Stage 1 Bob 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!"®