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
Bob Books, Set 1: Beginning Readers
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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
Release Date: 12/31/1969
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Primary Phonics Storybooks
Primary Phonics Storybook Set 1
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Mac and Tab
The Tin Man
Al
Tim
The Jet
Ben Bug
Ed
Meg
Ted
The Wig
Release Date: 12/31/1969
Advancing with Bob Books
Bob Books Set 2-Advancing Beginners
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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
Release Date: 12/31/1969
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Additional Primary Phonics Sets
Primary Phonics Workbooks
Primary Phonics: Workbook 1
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Primary Phonics: Workbook 2
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Primary Phonics: Workbook 3
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Primary Phonics : Workbooks and Phonetic Storybooks for Kindergarten Through Grade 4/Workbook 4
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Primary Phonics : Workbooks and Phonetic Storybooks for Kindergarten Through Grade 4/Workbook 5
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Rounding out the Bob Books Series
Bob Books Set 3- Word Families
Another set completed. :)
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Bob Books Set 4- Compound Words
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Bob Books Set 5- Long Vowels
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Sight Word Readers
Sight Word Readers Parent Pack: Learning the First 50 Sight Words Is a Snap!
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I Did It! (Sight Word Readers) (Sight Word Library)
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Play Time (Play With Series) (Sight Word Readers)
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Animals (Sight Word Readers) (Sight Word Library)
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Ride On! (sight Word Readers) (Sight Word Library)
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Make reading more fun with Starfall.com
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- Starfall helps teach comprehension and phonics with interactive books and phonics games. Great for kindergarten and first graders.
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Step-Into-Reading
Step 1
I Like Stars (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Release Date: 07/15/1998
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Cat Traps (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Release Date: 02/20/1996
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Big Egg (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Release Date: 03/11/1997
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I Like Bugs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Release Date: 06/15/1999
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Too Many Dogs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Release Date: 02/17/1998
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Classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Books
For ages 4 - 8
You can find more Dr. Seuss books at randomhouse.com.
The Cat in the Hat
Release Date: 03/12/1957
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Green Eggs and Ham (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
Release Date: 08/12/1960
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself)
Release Date: 03/12/1960
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Hop on Pop (Beginner Books(R))
Release Date: 02/12/1963
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Fox in Socks (Beginner Books)
Release Date: 01/12/1965
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Read with Dick and Jane
For ages 4-8
Read with Dick and Jane: Go, Go, Go
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All Aboard Reading Dick and Jane : Jump and Run
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Read with Dick and Jane: Guess Who
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Read with Dick and Jane: We Look
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Read with Dick and Jane: Go Away Spot
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Recommended Series for 1st Graders
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends
My daughter and I have read this series and I loved it. I was able to relate each of the short stories to her own life and it was great for initiating conversations with her. Topics like self esteem and speaking up when something is bothering you. My daughter really enjoyed them too.
A Place for all of their Books
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Parents and teachers share your best tips for early readers!
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- Lisa-Marie-Mary Lisa-Marie-Mary Sep 8, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
- 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 Child_Health Mar 19, 2009 @ 8:33 pm
- 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 OhMe Dec 16, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
- 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.
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- poutine poutine Nov 20, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
- Great list to keep in mind.
Poutine
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- eugie17 eugie17 Aug 17, 2008 @ 7:45 am
- Wonderful lens, nicely designed and built
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- a_willow a_willow Jul 29, 2008 @ 4:07 am
- Great selection! My babygirl is still to young to start reading, but I'll come by in few years! Favored and 5*.
Have you seen my lens on top 10 educational toys for 0-12 months old babies? It's my girl's selection!
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- Joan4 Joan4 May 28, 2008 @ 8:34 am
- Wonderful list! I have 6 y/o granddaughter and 4 y/o grandson. Their mommy has already purchased the Bob books, and we have most of the Dr. Seuss, but I was glad to see your other recommendations! We cannot do too much to make reading fun for our children (and grandchildren!)
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- Dean_Geyer Dean_Geyer May 15, 2008 @ 10:02 am
- The closest you may ever be to your kids is reading a book to them. I think it is the most important moment of the day with young children. It especially proved helpful with our oldest daughter who has a learning disability. Find out how she overcame it with the help of a reading specialist at Hey Teacher My Child Can't Read
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- ZachG ZachG Mar 17, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
- This is a great lens. I'm not a parent, but I do have a niece who is going to start reading soon.
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- MomsLifesavers MomsLifesavers Mar 12, 2008 @ 8:08 am
- This is how my girls learned to read...using BOB's Books! Great lens!
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- Roving_Band Roving_Band Feb 25, 2008 @ 11:56 am
- It's great to be in the "Get Kids Reading" group with you!
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- adez7 adez7 Jan 14, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
- Hi Christine, I love this lens. Being a teacher, I love anyone who advances literature to children. 5*'s from me for a job well done.
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