Bob Books Fun! Level A, Set 2 (re-released as Bob Books Set 2- Advancing Beginners) [Box set] [Paperback]

Bobby Maslen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

With their engaging stories and clever illustrations, the Bob Books have ushered millions of kids into the world of reading. This relaunch of the popular series features a handy new chart on the back of each box that enables parents and educators to easily identify which set is best suited for their child's reading capabilities. Each set is color coded to indicate reading level and each story is carefully crafted to help children at different learning stages master essential reading skills.

What's in the box? 12 books:

1. Fun in the Sun
2. Up, Pup
3. Pip and Pog
4. Bow-wow!
5. The Big Hat
6: Sox the Fox
7. OK, Kids
8. Rub-a-Dub
9. Go, Bus
10. The Red Hen
11. The Sad Cat
12. 0 to 10

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Hello friends of Bob Books! John and I, proud grandparents, are happy to announce that our first grandchild has learned to read the books in Bob Book First!.

She was about 4 1/2 when the reading "light bulb" turned on. She loves to be read to, as always, but now she is proud that she can read to her little sister and to us. She will start kindergareten this fall.

We attribute Peggy's success to her mom who started early with magnetic letters on the refrigerator. She read everything from books to street signs to cereal boxes to her.

The Parent Teacher Guide enclosed in each set of Bob Books provides lots of information on what to expect and tips on getting ready to read. It is helpful before and during your child's reading experience.

After Bob Books First!, Bob Books Fun! keeps your reader confident by providing an easy transition to Bob Books Kids! Pals! and Wow! New skills are carefully chosen in each surprising and funny set. "I read the whole book!" are favorite words from Bob Books young readers. As a special treat, there are two cut out puppets and a real stage hidden in every box!

Happy reading from your friends,

Bobby and John Maslen

P.S. Bob Books Kids! contains two activity books for more challenge and fun.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439121981
• ISBN-13: 978-0439121989
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ah! What a child friendly book this is., April 5, 2000

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RENU SAXENA (New Jersey,US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Books Kids! Level B, Set 1(re-released Bob Books Set 3- Word Families) (Paperback)

In an attempt to read, my 5 year old would come to me a hundred times a day with some book or the other and ask,'what does this say, mommy?' As it is, I was already looking around for a good reading material her age and thankfully came across Bob Books Kids. Believe me, if you are trying to teach your child to be an independent reader, then this is just the thing for you. Bob books comes in a small box with such fun to do things like activity books and finger puppets besides palm size reading books. With just a few, small one-line sentences in each story, my daughter could finish one book in no time and was jumping up and down. To finish one book is a big achievement for any child her age and the fact that she was motivated to read more, made me like Bob books even more.Your child can even color the pictures given in these books. I would mention however that your child should have some knowledge of phonics,before he/she attempts these books.You don't want to frustrate the child. I would therefore suggest workbooks by American Education publishing on Phonics and reading. To further hold their attention, try mispronouncing easy words given in the books like Barb, Mop etc. and let them correct you. I would instantly get my daughter's attention back. Finally if you can ignore some uncommon words used in these books, you would be fine. Happy Teaching reading!

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vote For Bob!, September 5, 2000

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"iloveprovence" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Books Kids! Level B, Set 1(re-released Bob Books Set 3- Word Families) (Paperback)

The Bob books are the most appealing early reading books for kids currently on the market today. As a first grade teacher, and mother of a grown child, I have used these books for 15 years. They are perfect for young readers. The children love them. Their small size, gentle story lines, simple line drawings are all drawing cards for young readers. Children are small, and they love little things. They are not little adults; they need stories that are amusing, gentle, and age appropriate. Great literature is for later! At the early stages, the reading should be accessible to developing skills. That is why I always have the Bob books available for my kids. I want them to love reading. And Bob does just that!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love those "Bob" books!, September 17, 2001

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S.M. (Highland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Books Fun! Level A, Set 2 (re-released as Bob Books Set 2- Advancing Beginners) (Paperback)

We have been educating at home since 1993... and one of the first "Jewels" we discovered were the Bob books. It was hard to find beginner readers in the library that focused on all short-vowel sounds or that contained all three-letter words. These books quickly build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment because they are short and easy to read. We have also purchased Bob books as gifts and are now purchasing them for our 5 and 3 year old daughters. They love them as much as the older children did... and now they offer several "levels" to grow into.