Titles in This Set. Mat. Sam. Dot. Mac. Dot and Mit. Dot and the Dog. Jig and Mag. Muff and Ruff. 10 Cut-Ups. Peg and Ted. Lad and the Fat Cat. The Vet. Fun in the Sun. Up, Pup. Pip and Pog. Bow-Wow!. The Big Hat. Sox the Fox. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780545015295. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: Ages 4+. Overview. Bob Books Collection 1: Beginning Readers and Advancing Beginners is the classic phonics-based box set that has helped millions of children take their first confident steps into reading. Combining 18 short, decodable storybooks with a parent guide, a doorknob hanger, a bookmark and over 100 stickers, this set gives early readers everything they need to build letter-sound knowledge, decode simple words and feel the thrill of finishing a whole book on their own.. About the Books. This brand new paperback collection brings together Bob Books' original Beginning Readers set and the follow-on Advancing Beginners set in one bumper package. Each of the 18 tiny booklets (240 pages in total) is deliberately kept short and simple, so a child who has just learned the alphabet can read one start to finish - often on the very first try. Stories begin with just four letter sounds, then gradually add new sounds and short, three-letter words with consistent short vowels, so children sound out words themselves rather than memorising them. Familiar characters such as Mat, Sam, Dot and Mac reappear across the booklets, giving young readers a reassuring sense of continuity as their skills build book by book. Simple illustrations support the text without distracting from it, keeping the focus on decoding. The included parent guide explains how to use the books alongside your child, while the doorknob hanger, bookmark and stickers turn each finished booklet into a small celebration. This phonics-first set suits children starting kindergarten-level reading, homeschool phonics programmes, or classroom reading support.. 18 short, decodable storybooks that build confidence with every completed booklet. Phonics-first approach: consistent short vowels and consonants for easy decoding. Includes parent guide, doorknob hanger, bookmark and over 100 reward stickers. Gradually introduces new letter sounds until all letters (except Q) are covered. Ideal for kindergarten-age children, homeschoolers and reading intervention. A trusted, bestselling first-reader series used by millions of families. About the Author. Bob Books were created by teacher Bobby Lynn Maslen, who developed the series after struggling to find effective, phonics-based reading materials for her own students. Working with illustrator John R. Maslen, she crafted short, decodable stories built around consistent letter-sound patterns, allowing beginning readers to sound out real words rather than memorise them. First published in 1976, Bob Books have since become a cornerstone of early reading instruction in homes and classrooms, trusted by parents and teachers worldwide.. Why You'll Love This Bob Books Collection. A genuinely effective, no-fuss way to launch a confident reader. The bite-sized booklets keep frustration low and motivation high, while the parent guide and reward extras make every session feel like a shared win.. Please Note: Due to stock availability, your book may arrive with a UK ISBN or a slightly different UK edition cover to the one shown.