Bob Books - Advancing Beginners Box Set of 12 Paperbacks | Decodable Phonics Books, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 2: Emerging Reader)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 4.7 out of 5 stars Building Confident Little Readers, One Hilarious Story at a Time! "Bob Books Set 2-Advancing Beginners" is a fantastic follow-up to the beloved Bob Books series, and it’s a real game-changer for budding readers. This set of twelve delightful books continues to build essential reading skills, using three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds to create slightly longer stories that boost confidence and keep young readers engaged. One of the standout features of this set is the use of simple yet captivating illustrations. The pictures are not only fun and entertaining but also support the text, making it easier for children to decode and understand the stories. Each book is filled with hilarious and sometimes mischievous tales that keep even the youngest readers hooked. Who knew advancing reading skills could be this much fun? The stories are short and sweet, perfect for those with a budding attention span. Each one packs in drama, fun, and a dash of surprise, ensuring that interest levels stay high. As a teacher and a parent, I appreciate how these books strike the perfect balance between simplicity and engagement. They are ideal for children who are ready to take their reading skills to the next level without feeling overwhelmed. Why a 4.7 and not a perfect 5? Well, while the simplicity is fantastic for new readers, a few more complex words here and there could help bridge the gap to the next reading level. However, this is a minor suggestion in an otherwise excellent series. In conclusion, "Bob Books Set 2-Advancing Beginners" is a must-have for any child's bookshelf. These books are a wonderful tool for building reading skills and confidence, all while keeping young readers thoroughly entertained. So, if you want to see your little one’s eyes light up with each turn of the page, this set is a fantastic investment. Happy reading!

Super helpful. Can’t wait to add more to my nieces collection

I've used Bob Books for both of my kiddos and it is truly a staple in the reading world. If you have a beginner reader or struggling reader, these will not fail you. My two boys were totally opposite. One struggled which is why I began this journey and it helped boost his confidence as he leveled up through their structured reading sets. Starting my second son with the books began wonderfully and it didn't end bad at all. He is just super precocious so he began flying through the books. If you have a child like my second and you've purchased all the sets, make it fun. Do some comprehension activities and have him/her read to a relative as I did. We went deep into retelling based on illustrations which works just as well for your struggling readers. The illustrations are clear enough to aid each child as they sound out the words on the page. Each book includes a set of vocabulary words and really works you through proper reading channels.

Love these books for my toddler. Learning to read is easy and fun.

I used these for my son when he 3 and 4 (he is 25 now) and he was far ahead of other children (in t&g many years). I am now gifting this to a friend. They are Fantastic!!

We bought these as extra practice to go along with Logic of English Foundations C. I think we could've used them in B as well, after we built some stamina. They are decodable and not too long. I appreciate that the characters often have made up names, so kids can't just guess at those. My 7yo enjoys the illustrations, too. So while the story is not always the most engaging (as most entry-level reader stories are not), we still enjoy these and read them on repeat every so often. I initially thought that Stage 2 was more advanced, but these are still "Kindergarten" level, according to the box. I'd say probably late kindergarten or early 1st grade. They do not have any words with long vowel sounds, besides the occasional sight word like "OK." If you are looking for long vowel (like "silent e") practice, you'll want to get a different set.

My 4 year old granddaughter is enjoying these books since she can read them in her own. My only remark is that out of the set of 12 we missed the 3rd book and got two of the 2nd. So she’ll miss out on practicing the vowel in that book. Aside from that, I’m going to get the next set as well.

Too small but good enough for a one on one scenario.

I love Bob books. They have been a great tool in teaching my children how to read in English.

I cannot rave enough about this series. We started with the beginning readers set and my daughter has quickly advanced through several sets. The stories are entertaining and provoke questions as we go (a great way to ensure children are not only reading for sounds, but reading for meaning), and the sounds and words are perfectly scaffolded to build on previously acquired words. My daughter does not learn to read English at school at all, and has a packed schedule to boot. These are the only tools we have used to help learn to read in English and they have been so impressively effective. Highly highly recommend to all early readers as a mom and a teacher myself!

we purchased this because the first set was so good, this is a great follow up and our daughter loves to read the BOB books

My son was a voracious beginner reader and school dont give him enough practice reading so we’ve been buying anything we can. These are fairly cheap and tacky but we’re after quantity not quality. Now he’s developed enough to be reading the doctor Seuss books but these were a great little cheap and cheerful stepping stone to build his confidence and now his little brother can use them while he’s learning too.

Received books in perfect condition and on time. Must for early begginers