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Beginning Readers

The first time my daughter read a book to me I was so excited and proud. Granted, it was only 9 pages long with 1-4 words on each page, but it was such an accomplishment for my just turned 5 year old.

This lens offers wonderful book ideas for beginning readers. The list contains my favorites as well as some that other mothers have suggested to me. I hope you find it helpful. :)

Getting Started with Bob Books

I really love Bob Books. A friend told me about them when my daughter was 4 years old. I waited a year and picked up the first set when she turned 5. She started reading them right away. She had already had two years of preschool at that point and new all of the letters and their sounds. Bob books start out really slowly building up the child's confidence. The books are color coded to show the progression in what they are doing. They know red is the easiest, then they move on to purple and end with green.

Bob Books, Set 1: Beginning Readers

by: Bobby Lynn Maslen

Amazon Price: $9.35 (as of 05/26/2012)
List Price: $16.99
Used Price: $8.85

Set 1 * Beginning Readers

Red
Book 1: Mat
Book 2: Sam
Book 3: Dot
Book 4: Mac

Purple
Book 5: Dot and Mit
Book 6: Dot and the Dog
Book 7: Jig and Mag
Book 8: Muff and Ruff

Green
Book 9: 10 Cut-Ups
Book 10: Peg and Ted
Book 11: Lad and the Fat Cat
Book 12: The Vet

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Primary Phonics Storybooks

My daughter's last Montessori classroom had this set of books. She started reading these with help when she was 5. We have a copy of Mac and Tab, The Tin Man, and Tim.

More Primary Phonics Storybook Set 1

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Books Include

Mac and Tab
The Tin Man
Al
Tim
The Jet
Ben Bug
Ed
Meg
Ted
The Wig

Advancing with Bob Books

My daughter stuck with the first set of Bob Books for a while and when she turned 6 we bought the second set. This set uses longer sentences with three-letter words and consistent short vowel and consonant sounds. We didn't push reading on her so she took it slowly. I wanted it to be something she likes to do not something that she considers a chore.

Bob Books Set 2-Advancing Beginners

by: Bobby Lynn Maslen

Amazon Price: $9.34 (as of 05/26/2012)
List Price: $16.99
Used Price: $7.00

Set 2 * Advancing Beginners

Blue
Book 1: Fun in the Sun
Book 2: Up, Pup
Book 3: Pip and Pog
Book 4: Bow-wow!

Green
Book 5: The Big Hat
Book 6: Sox the Fox
Book 7: OK, Kids
Book 8: Rub-a-Dub

Red
Book 9: Go, Bus
Book 10: The Red Hen
Book 11: The Sad Cat
Book 12: 0 to 10

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Additional Primary Phonics Sets

Primary Phonics Workbooks

Rounding out the Bob Books Series

Sight Word Readers

Make reading more fun with Starfall.com

Starfall

Starfall.com: Starfall helps teach comprehension and phonics with interactive books and phonics games. Great for kindergarten and first graders.

Reading is Fun - Poster Print

Reading is Fun! Print

Step-Into-Reading

Step 1

You can find more information on Step into Reading on randomhouse.com.

Classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Books

For ages 4 - 8

When I was a child I belonged to a Dr. Seuss book club and loved getting these in the mail! Now my daughter has Dr. Seuss books just like me. :)

You can find more Dr. Seuss books at randomhouse.com.

Read with Dick and Jane

For ages 4-8

Another classic.

Recommended Series for 1st Graders

A Place for all of their Books

These aren't your boring old bookshelfs.

Safari Book Display
12" W x 22" L x 24" H
$85.00

Time To Read Revolving Bookcase
13" W x 13" L x 37" H
$159.95

KidKraft Firehouse Bookcase
12" W x 28" L x 38" H
$104.99

Parents and teachers share your best tips for early readers!

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Atreyusmommy Apr 21, 2012 @ 5:20 pm | delete

I really like this lens. I hope you don't mind me adding it to my list of my favorite featured lenses, on my own lens. My 3 yr old son absolutely loves reading. I am homeschooling him and I have tons of books for him. He can even read a few of the books on his own. My best tip is to start reading to your kids as early as possible, even if they are still in your tummy! Thank you for sharing! I will be adding several of the books listed to my son's collection.

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LewesDE Feb 17, 2012 @ 1:26 pm | delete

Great stuff here!

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HSSchulte Oct 1, 2011 @ 6:57 pm | delete

You have many of my favorite beginning reader books listed here. I am also partial to the display case to help young readers easily find books they love.

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pacrapacma Jan 10, 2011 @ 11:52 pm | delete

I like the step into reading series. Now I'm Reading by Nora Gaydos and Starfall books are my favorite phonics books. Nice lens!

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Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 24, 2010 @ 7:08 am | delete

My grandson is four, and will be doing this soon. In the meantime, he is helping me learn Spanish as he is totally bilingual. But I don't brag, not me.

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josephsct Jul 12, 2010 @ 9:13 pm | delete

good collection

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makeitmp3 Jun 24, 2010 @ 12:28 pm | delete

Excellent collection of books. I am going to suggest this to my kids local school.

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VivekS Jun 22, 2010 @ 5:54 am | delete

reminds me of lady bird collections long back. keep good work going for the kids. they're going to love books from the very start. hats off!

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CosmeticMom May 30, 2010 @ 9:14 am | delete

I still love reading Dick & Jane books :) Nicely done and "Thumbs Up"! Keep the kids reading all summer long!

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morganr May 11, 2010 @ 11:56 pm | delete

nice lens

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pmeyer70 May 2, 2010 @ 2:59 am | delete

Hi ! Nice lens indeed. Our kids education must be our priority.

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calmkoala Apr 30, 2010 @ 1:31 pm | delete

Really enjoyable and informative lens, I've been working with early readers for years and love it when I see someone grasp the concept of 'words' linking together and making sense. Life-changing stuff...

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itonton Apr 2, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete

Wonderful lens, nicely designed and built

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Mar 27, 2010 @ 5:34 am | delete

good books

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Evelyn_Saenz Dec 11, 2009 @ 8:36 pm | delete

My children never liked the Bob books very well but they loved the the Primary Phonics, Dr. Seuss and Dick and Jane books. Emergent Readers have limited vocabulary with illustrations that tell most of the story and help very beginning readers to feel successful right from the start. Thank you for sharing such good suggestions with us.

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Lisa-Marie-Mary Sep 8, 2009 @ 4:24 pm | delete

Love this lens!!! I bought Bob Books for my kids, too, and we just loved them! And the bookshelves you've featured are just too cute! :)

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Child_Health Mar 19, 2009 @ 8:33 pm | delete

Great lens! You have a wonderful collection of children's books and resources here. When you have a chance I'd love it if you'd stop by my lens and say hello.

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OhMe Dec 16, 2008 @ 3:38 pm | delete

Wonderful list. Yes, it is such a great thing to listen to your child read for the first time. Gave me chills, for sure. Great lens.