Bob Books - Long Vowels Collection of 8 Stories | Decodable Phonics Stories, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade (Stage 3: Developing Reader)

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set introduces long vowels and helps developing readers gently take the final step toward reading chapter books. Now in a sturdy hardcover! With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, 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!"**® The stories in Bob Books Long Vowels focus on long vowels, including plenty of practice with silent e. They also introduce longer words and word endings such as -ed and -ing. These Stage 3 books have more pages than those in Stages 1 and 2, building reading endurance and expanding the vocabulary of maturing readers. This set prepares kids to graduate to chapter books! In this collection you'll find: 8 hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 52-129 unique words per book A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each book includes: Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the text Longer sentences and stories than previous sets ("She ran as fast as she could.") A list of new long vowel combinations introduced in that book Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: G, H, I | Lexile Measure: 110L - 560L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3 Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade