Bob Books Stage 1: Beginning Readers

Created by a teacher and loved for over 40 years, Bob Books are a gentle, confidence-boosting way to help kids learn to read. This classic phonics-based set—now refreshed with all-new illustrations—uses short, simple stories that let early readers proudly say, “I read the whole book!” From the very first page, kids experience real reading success that makes them want to keep going.

Why It’s a Wildlings Favorite

• Designed especially for brand-new readers just learning letter sounds

• Follows a phonics approach grounded in Science of Reading research

• Starts with just four sounds (m, a, t, s) and slowly builds from there

• Simple sentences and decodable words help kids read an entire book on their own

• Gradual introduction of new sounds keeps confidence high and frustration low

• Updated illustrations are friendly, silly, and never distract from the text

• Perfect size for little hands and early reading wins

Good to Know

• Includes 12 small paperback books (12 pages each)

• Each book contains 4–27 unique words

• Uses two- and three-letter decodable words with short vowels (sat, ran, on)

• Very limited sight words (like a and the)

• Covers all letters of the alphabet except q

• Includes a parent guide with tips for supporting early readers

• Ideal for children just beginning to learn to read