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Bob Books Set 3: Word Families (Color)
Why are these much-acclaimed set of phonetic practice readers so irresistible to the beginning reader? Perhaps it’s the size - just right for small hands; or the length - beginning books in the series are just 12 pages long so your child can read the whole book. Or maybe it’s the interesting text as opposed to the bland stuff found in many controlled vocabulary readers. Of course, it could be the simple but charming line-drawings that grace each page. Then there’s the bright colors of the covers - or the whole “box” concept complete with stage and finger puppet. Whatever their attraction, a few things come through clearly - they work, kids love them, and grown-ups just aren’t sure why! However, these readers have been long used by Montessori teachers in the classroom, too.
There are five sets in all. Sets 1 and 2 are for beginning readers and feature consistent sounds and short vowels in three-letter words. There are 12 books per set, available with the original black and white color-in drawings or in the newer color version. The color illustrations feature small splashes of color in the same shade as that book’;s cover. Although only small bits of one shade of color accentuate the illustrations, the effect does make them “pop” more than the illustrations in the original Bob Books. Sets 3 and 4 include blends, endings, and occasional sight words. Set 3 has 10 books and Set 4 has 8 longer books. Set 5 also has 8 longer books which contain long vowel words, compound words, sight words, and longer stories.
If you want to nurture a child’;s lifelong interest in reading, Bob Books would be an excellent place to start!
Additional Information
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Pub. Date: May 2006
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5 x 7.25 in.
Edition: illustrated
Language: English
Series Title: Bob Books Set 3 Ser.
Audience: Juvenile
Customer Review
Shawn W. from Ohio wrote the following on 04/04/2008:
Both of my daughters have enjoyed reading from these books. Most books I found for early readers were either overwhelming or boring. These books bring giggles and are the perfect level for early independent reading. My younger daughter was somewhat reluctant about reading until she had her first successful experience with the Bob Books. Now she's excited about it, and she was thrilled to receive her next set from Rainbow!
