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Across 22 bite-sized books and 260 pages, children progress through Graded Reading Levels A to D, building phonics skills, sight-word recognition and confidence one short, silly story at a time. Bundled with a parent guide, puzzle flashcards, stickers, a bookmark and a doorknob hanger, it's a complete, ready-to-go early literacy toolkit for home or the classroom, ideal for parents and teachers guiding a child's very first steps into independent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection 6 pairs two of the most trusted names in early reading. First Stories includes twelve tiny, twelve-page books that ease children from Level A through Level D, using controlled vocabulary, heavy repetition and just a handful of unique words per story so new readers can decode with real independence. Friendly characters and gently silly plots keep the pace light and the pages turning, while short vowel sounds and three- and four-letter words reinforce foundational phonics without ever feeling like a lesson. Rhyming Words then builds on that confidence with ten more twelve-page stories, each centred on a new rhyming word family, so children start to spot patterns in language and predict words as they read. Every book in both sets follows the same friendly formula: simple sentences, consistent illustrations that support the text, and a satisfying, funny pay-off on the final page. Because the stories are sequenced so carefully, a child who finishes one mini-book feels an immediate sense of achievement and is naturally pulled on to the next, making this box set ideal for daily reading practice, holiday catch-up, or as a first \"big kid\" set of proper books to call their own. The included parent guide explains exactly how to use the graded levels at home, while the stickers, bookmark and flashcards turn practice sessions into a rewarded, game-like routine rather than a chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 short paperback stories across two classic BOB Books sets - First Stories and Rhyming Words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded Reading Levels A to D give a clear, confidence-building path for ages 3-5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with a parent guide, 40 puzzle flashcards, stickers, bookmark and doorknob hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepetition, short vowels and simple sentences make phonics practice feel like play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, durable mini-books are perfect for little hands and on-the-go reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trusted go-to gift for parents, grandparents and teachers of new readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLynn Maslen Kertell is the author behind the modern BOB Books titles, continuing the phonics-first approach that made the original BOB Books series (created by Bobby Lynn Maslen) a staple of early literacy teaching. Published by Scholastic, her books are built around Graded Reading Levels, careful word repetition and warm, funny mini-stories designed to be finished in one sitting. Millions of BOB Books have been sold worldwide, and Kertell's continuation of the series remains a favourite recommendation from teachers and reading specialists for children taking their first independent steps into reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Box Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for ages 3-5, this box set turns early reading practice into a genuine treat, with 22 quick-win stories, playful rhyming patterns and hands-on extras like stickers, a bookmark and flashcards that keep children motivated, engaged and rightly proud from their very first page to their very last. 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Written by veteran educator Lynn Maslen Kertell, this Stage 2: Emerging Reader box set builds on early phonics skills by teaching 30 common high-frequency words. Each tiny, giggle-inducing paperback introduces just three new sight words, layered over simple decodable text. Perfect for kindergarteners and early first-graders, this set turns the leap from letters to full sentences into a fun, low-pressure milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book paperback set is the second stage in the beloved Bob Books learn-to-read programme, for children who have mastered basic letter sounds and are ready to recognise words by sight. 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Thirty two-sided flashcards are included for practice away from the books, plus a parent guide with simple tips. 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