Bob Books Word Families helps children progress gently beyond the very basics of learning to read. This set uses mostly short vowels and plenty of repetition, but also introduces consonant blends and word endings such as -ed, along with longer words and sentences. The use of word families makes these longer stories more manageable for early readers. And the silly content keep kids coming back for more!

Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and unresponsive, and when a visit to the doctor only makes things worse, Dragon mourns the loss of his friend--until an apple tree grows where Apple is buried.

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving duck who can crack any case--not matter how hard-boiled! Even though she's still just a little duck, there's no problem too big or too fowl for her to figure out. So when a strange object comes crashing into her pond home, she knows egg-xactly what she has to do: start sleuthing! What is this object, and how can she get it out of her pool? Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting...

Readers at this level are able to tackle longer sentences and longer books but still love the accomplishment of reading a book all the way through. Bob Books Set 4 continues to build reading skills, while also providing engaging stories that build success. In Bob Books Set 4, the simple narrative and design help children focus their skills on decoding, while introducing more challenging concepts and longer words. The delightful illustrations and humor...

Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your children's reading material. Bob Books Sight Words Kindergarten uses repetition and fun stories to introduce important sight words. Consistent short vowels and simple stories ensure that each book is a gentle step into early reading. Inside you'll find: 10 easy-to-read, hilarious books.