Bob Books Set 1: Beginning Readers

I got this book set for my 5-year-old who is just starting to learn how to read, and it’s already proving to be a valuable addition. Although we just received them yesterday, she managed to finish one book and absolutely loved it! We were thrilled to see her read it all by herself, which really boosted her confidence. The simple, engaging stories make it perfect for taking those first baby steps in reading. Looking forward to seeing her progress through the rest of the set!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 4.9 out of 5 starsThe Phonics Phenomenon That Started It All!"Bob Books Boxed Set 1: Beginning Readers" is the timeless classic that has launched millions of young readers on their journey to literacy. This iconic phonics-based set is a true gem, designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind, ensuring that even the littlest bookworms can proudly declare, “I read the whole book!”®One of the standout features of this set is its incredible ability to cater to the needs of brand-new readers. Many early reader books throw in words that can stump a child who's just grasping the sounds of the alphabet. Not these books! With the first story containing just four letter sounds (M, A, T, and S), children can dive right in and finish a whole book, giving their confidence a major boost. The joy on a child’s face when they read their first book all by themselves is absolutely priceless.Inside the box, you’ll find 12 easy-to-read, hilariously entertaining small books, each with 12 pages and 7-20 unique words per book. The stories use two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be easily decoded or "sounded out." Think simple sentences like "Sam sat."—short, sweet, and manageable for young readers. The progression is gentle, with new letter sounds added gradually, so kids never feel overwhelmed. By the end, they've encountered almost all the letters of the alphabet (except for the elusive Q).The friendly, two-color illustrations are a perfect match for the text—fun without being distracting. They add just the right amount of humor and charm to keep kids engaged. Plus, the parent card with tips for helping your child learn to read is a thoughtful addition, making it easier for caregivers to support their little learners.Guided Reading Levels A, B, C and Lexile® Measure BR – 290L place this set right where it needs to be for ages 4-6 and PreK to Kindergarten grade levels. Created by a teacher and grounded in the Science of Reading, Bob Books has been a reliable tool for building young readers' confidence, success, and love of reading for more than forty years.Why the 4.9 and not a perfect 5 stars? Well, in the spirit of honesty, I think the simplicity might leave parents wishing for just a touch more story variety. But that's a small nitpick for an otherwise stellar set.In conclusion, "Bob Books Boxed Set 1: Beginning Readers" is an absolute must-have for any parent or teacher looking to give their child a head start in reading. It’s a tried-and-true series that will have your little one beaming with pride as they read their first books. So, get ready to join the millions of happy kids who joyfully proclaim, "I read the whole book!"

After spending a couple of days with some tablet learn-to-read apps with my 4.5 year old daughter, she just wouldn't read the simple words! I don't even know how Bob books came to me, but thank heaven they did because they are really wonderful. I scrolled down to the fantastic reviews and figured, if it doesn't work within a week with visible results, I can just return them.We took Book 1 and Book 2 on the first day and sat down with no distractions, spent about 15 minutes with them and she caught on so quickly. On day two we repeated the first two books in the morning to show her dad and did Books 2 and 3 in the evening. We repeated Books 2 and 3 on day 3 and again in the evening with her dad...she was actually reading, and catching on quite quickly.The characters are lovable - Mat is fat and he sits on Sam, and we laugh. The cat in Book 3 rips up his hat, it's funny. We laugh.I flipped into Book 12 out of curiosity as to where we end up with this first mini series and it's quite a good chunk of words and sentences. I think with 15-20 minutes every day, no pressure, she can be easily reading within a few weeks!I definitely recommend trying it out. If it isn't for you, you can always return it. But, my husband said "this is a really good purchase" and I was so happy!

Simply sentences

Nos los recomendó la profesora del cole que es escocesa para empezar a leer en casa en inglés. Son geniales!

Mein Sohn hat einfach nicht gelesen. Er bekommt Geräusche, er bekommt, dass einige Buchstaben einen Ton zusammen haben, aber er versteht nicht, wie man alle Geräusche zusammenfügt und Wörter macht.Ich habe diese Bücher letztes Jahr gesehen und dachte, die Zeichnungen seien so schlecht, dass ich mich nicht darum kümmern wollte, und es gab nur ungefähr 10 Rezensionen. Dieses Jahr suchte ich verzweifelt nach etwas, das mir helfen könnte - alles und inzwischen dort drüben 1.000 Bewertungen und die große Mehrheit von ihnen sagte dasselbe, also dachte ich, ich werde es versuchen und jetzt fühle ich mich in der Tat wie eine sehr dumme Mama!Wir haben heute die Bücher bekommen und mein Sohn hat eines wie in gelesen, er hat es aufgehoben und es geschafft herauszufinden, dass Mat ganz alleine steht und danach war er einfach nicht mehr aufzuhalten! Er las über Sam und wer wo und auf wem saß. Sicher, ich musste ihn dazu bringen, Dinge auszuloten und sich an Worte zu erinnern, aber die Tatsache, dass er es sogar tat, war ein Wunder.Ich habe negative Kritiken gelesen, von denen die meisten sagen, dass eine der Figuren wie ein Klansman aussieht (wirklich? Sagt mehr über dich als das Buch!) Und andere, dass die Wortreihenfolge keinen Sinn ergab und die Geschichten zu kurz waren. Meine Ansichten zu all dem sind:Es ist gut, die Wortsyntax zu verwechseln, da dies das Kind dazu ermutigt, WIRKLICH zu lesen, was da ist. Viele Kinder lernen nur Blockphrasen, zum Beispiel "Die Katze saß auf der Matte", anstatt tatsächlich lesen zu lernen, wenn Sie "Die Sat-Matte auf" schreiben die Katze "sie würden es nicht verstehen oder sie würden lesen" die Katze saß auf der Matte. Die seltsame Syntax hilft bei der Identifizierung von Problemen.Es ist besser, die Geschichten wirklich kurz zu halten. Neue Leser können es stressig finden, sogar 5 Minuten lang zu lesen. Diese sind besonders für Kleinkinder großartig und weniger ist mehr! Kurze Bücher eignen sich hervorragend für vielbeschäftigte Mütter und Väter, die sich Zeit zum Lesen mit ihrem Kind nehmen möchten, aber nicht viel Zeit haben, um längere Geschichten zu lesen. Selbst Peter- und Jane-Bücher können für gute Leser gut 15 Minuten dauern durch. Wir sind auch nicht alle Patienten, es kann frustrierend sein, Ihr Kind zum Lesen zu bringen. Ein kurzes Buch bedeutet weniger Ärger für Eltern und Kind. Auch das Gefühl des Stolzes für einen erstmaligen Leser, ein ganzes Buch selbst zu lesen, ist so ermutigend und hilft ihnen, dabei zu bleiben.Was den Inhalt der Geschichte angeht, sollten wir wirklich nicht zu viel darüber lesen, es ist ein Kinderbuch und es macht tatsächlich das, was es verspricht, es ermöglicht einem Kind das Lesen, es konzentriert sich auf ein oder zwei Geräusche pro Buch, um viel Wiederholung zu ermöglichen, was ideal zum Lernen ist.Wenn Sie also so zynisch sind wie ich und denken, sollte ich mich vielleicht nicht darum kümmern, dass es einen Grund gibt, warum die Bücher schwärmen. Ich freue mich darauf, mit meinem Sohn den nächsten zu lesen. Ich bin so froh, dass er endlich versteht, wie man liest, was bedeutet, dass all die unzähligen anderen Bücher, die ich gekauft habe, um ihm beim Lesen zu helfen, endlich auch ausgestrahlt werden! hahaha!unbelievable!My son just didn't get reading. He gets sounds, he gets that some letters have a sound together but he doesn't get how to put all the sounds together and make words.I saw these books last year and thought the drawings were so poor that I didn't want to bother with them plus there were only about 10 or so reviews, this year I was desperately looking for something to help -anything and by now there over 1,000 reviews and the vast majority of them saying the same thing so I thought, I'll give it a try and now I feel like a very silly mummy indeed!We got the books today and my son read one as in, he picked it up and managed to work out that it said Mat all by himself and after that there was just no stopping him! He read about Sam and who sat where and on whom. Sure I needed to get him to sound things out and remember words but the fact he was even doing it was a miracle.I read negative reviews, most of which say that one of the characters looks like a klansman (really? says more about you than the book!) and others that the word order made no sense and the stories were too short. My views on all of this are:It's good to mix up the word syntax because this encourages the child to ACTUALLY read what's there, many kids just learn block phrases for example "the cat sat on the mat" rather than actually learning to read so if you wrote "The sat mat on the cat" they wouldn't understand or they'd read "the cat sat on the mat." The weird syntax helps identify problems.It's better to keep the stories really short, new readers can find it stressful to read for even 5 minutes. These are great especially for toddlers and less is more! Short books are great for busy mums and dads who want to make time for reading with their child but don't have a lot of time to dedicate to reading longer stories, even Peter and Jane books can take new readers a good 15 minutes to get through. Also we aren't all the patient type, it can be frustrating getting your child to read, a short book means less annoyance for parent and child. Also the feeling of pride for a first time reader that they read a whole book by themselves is so encouraging and helps them want to stick with it.As for the story content, we really shouldn't read too much into any of it, it's a kid's book and it actually does what it says on the tin, it enables a child to get reading, it focuses on one or two sounds per book to enable a lot of repitition which is great for learning.So if you're cynical like I was and thinking, maybe I shouldn't bother I say, there's a reason the books are being raved about. I am actually looking forward to reading the next one with my son. I am so happy he's finally understanding how to read meaning that all the myriad other books I bought to help him with reading, will finally get an airing too! hahaha!

A mi hijo y a mi esposa le encantaron. estoy muy satisfecho con mi compra

My daughter LOVES these books, she can read most of them already (ok, she might just have the sight words memorized but it is WAY more fun to do it this way!). Highly recommend (these were around when I was learning to read too...they are still in print for a reason!)

O livro eh muito bom para iniciar uma alfabetizacao em ingles. Os sons e palavras se repetem. Muito bom!

We purchased these books for our 6year old, as recommended by her teacher. They are great and are just the right level for a beginning reader. All words are absolutely phonetic so they don't get tripped up on any hard words. Plus, they are put together as a book and your child will feel great that they read a whole book. The stories are simple and sometimes can be a bit boring, but overall we are very pleased.