Bob Books Collection 6 First Stories and Rhyming Words 22 Books Set - Ages 4-8 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Dan's Plan
Cam's Snack
The Hen in the Den
The Red Sled
Drip, Drip, Drip
Lin in the Bin
The Dog in the Fog
The Spot
In a Huff
Bug and Pug

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780545879095
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 4-8 (Pre-K-Grade 3)

Overview
Bob Books Collection 6: First Stories and Rhyming Words gathers twenty-two decodable paperback booklets by longtime Bob Books author Lynn Maslen Kertell into one 260-page box set. Designed for brand-new readers, the stories progress gently through Graded Reading Levels A to E, repeating short vowels and three- to four-letter words so kids can sound out every page with confidence. Bonus extras, including a Parent Guide, doorknob hanger, 40 puzzle flash cards, a bookmark, and over 100 stickers, turn every finished booklet into a small reading celebration for home or classroom use.

About the Book
Bob Books have been trusted by parents, teachers, and reading specialists for decades as a gentle way to introduce a child to independent reading, and Collection 6 continues that legacy by combining the Rhyming Words and First Stories sets into one easy-to-manage box. Each of the twenty-two paperback booklets is intentionally short and highly decodable, built almost entirely from three- and four-letter words with consistent short-vowel sounds, so a beginning reader can tackle a full story from cover to cover without frustration. The rhyming structure of many titles gives children an extra decoding clue, letting them predict upcoming words by ear while still practicing letter-by-letter sounding out, reinforcing both phonemic awareness and sight recognition together. As children move through the Graded Reading Levels A through E included in this set, sentences lengthen slightly and vocabulary expands just enough to keep the challenge fresh without ever feeling overwhelming. The 260 total pages across the twenty-two booklets mean there is plenty of material for repeated practice over weeks or months, whether used for nightly reading at home, a classroom literacy center, or one-on-one tutoring. Because each booklet is a separate little book rather than one long volume, children get the satisfaction of finishing an entire story in a single sitting, an important confidence boost for reluctant readers. The included Parent Guide offers simple tips for reading together, while the stickers, bookmark, and doorknob hanger give kids tangible rewards, turning early reading practice into a genuinely fun milestone-based experience.

Key Benefits

• Twenty-two short, decodable paperback booklets that build reading confidence one small win at a time
• Graded Reading Levels A through E offer a gentle, natural progression as skills grow
• Consistent short vowels and three- to four-letter words keep early decoding simple and successful
• Bonus Parent Guide, 40 puzzle flash cards, bookmark, doorknob hanger, and 100+ stickers add hands-on motivation
• Compact paperback format is easy for small hands to hold and perfect for backpacks or car rides
• A trusted go-to for home reading practice, classroom literacy centers, and one-on-one tutoring

Book-by-Book Guide
Dan's Plan — Follows a short-vowel word family story built for readers just starting to sound out simple three-letter words.
Cam's Snack — Uses steady consonant-vowel-consonant patterns so beginners can decode a light, snack-themed story on their own.
The Hen in the Den — Introduces a cozy, rhyme-supported tale that reinforces short vowel sounds and simple sentence structure.
The Red Sled — Builds on the "ed" word family with a lively, rhyme-driven story that keeps early decoding practice moving quickly.
Drip, Drip, Drip — Centers on the "ip" word family, giving new readers predictable rhymes to anchor each short sentence.
Lin in the Bin — Practices three-letter, short-vowel words through a simple, easy-to-follow everyday scenario.
The Dog in the Fog — Pairs a gentle, mystery-tinged plot with repetitive consonant-vowel patterns for steady decoding practice.
The Spot — Offers another short, rhyme-supported story designed to reinforce the same core phonics patterns as the set progresses.
In a Huff — Continues the set's simple sentence structure, giving readers more repetition of familiar short-vowel sounds.
Bug and Pug — Rounds out the confirmed titles with an "ug" word family story built for confident, independent decoding.

About the Author
Lynn Maslen Kertell has been part of the Bob Books story since its very beginning, having pasted up and hand-lettered the original booklets created by her parents, Bobby and John Maslen, when she was a child. She grew up alongside the series and later took on writing new Bob Books titles herself, carrying forward the same simple, decodable approach to early reading that has made the brand a staple in homes and classrooms across the country. Her intimate, lifelong familiarity with what makes a beginning reader tick shows in every carefully paced booklet in this collection.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With twenty-two bite-sized booklets, a full set of motivational extras, and a gentle Level A-E progression, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday season present, or back-to-school addition to a home or classroom reading library, giving any emerging reader a confidence-building, sticker-filled head start toward independent reading success.

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