First published in 1976 Bob Books have been used by millions of beginning readers and have long been a staple in the home school community. Each pint-sized story is carefully crafted to help young children master essential reading skills. Fully phonics based, these books focus on decoding, identifying each letter of the alphabet and their specific sounds.

Developed as a step-by-step, book-by-book program to guide your children smoothly through the beginning stages of reading, this simple, progressive approach, can be a valuable stepping-stone for children who are mastering phonics but still too shaky to attempt basal readers.

Beginning with repetitive simple single-consonant two word sentences each book builds on the skills and vocabulary from the last book.

Why do children like Bob Books?

First, these time-honored book are not only are sized just right for little hands, but the stories are also short and sweet. In fact, the very first book is a mere 22 words told over 8 pages. Yet there is great satisfaction for your youngster as he completes his very first book.

Secondly, these lighthearted books contain a bit of wacky mischief. In the first book overweight Mat sits on cone-shaped Sam, an action that has not failed to amuse children for over 30 years.  

Finally, because of the simple text and clean cartoon-type illustrations children who are easily prone to distractions will have an easier time focusing and ultimately mastering phonics.

Each set of books contains a card with an introduction to the series and 10 to 12 parental teaching tips and stores neatly in reclosable boxes.

Research has shown that exposing children to words and language at an early age is beneficial to their growth as readers.  For over thirty years, Bob Books® has been integral in teaching more than two million children to read.  Developed by Bobby Lynn Maslen, a teacher for thirteen years, and John Maslen, an award-winning watercolor painter, Bob Books® starts the earliest readers with carefully chosen letter sounds, words, and short sentences that make learning to read simple and fun.

"Bob Books® made our children into avid readers.  Best investment I ever made."—The Lewiston Tribune

The twelve books in Bob Books Set 2 continue with stories in three and four letter words. Simple text combined with longer stories gives your emergent reader continued success. New drama and surprises keep interest high.

12 books. Primarily 3-letter words.
Consistent sounds and sight words. Longer stories.