Bob Books Collection 2: Advancing Beginners & Word Families 16 Books Set - Ages 4-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:. This 16-book paperback set combines two Bob Books levels: Set 2 - Advancing Beginners (12 booklets) and Set 3 - Word Families (4 booklets). Exact individual booklet titles vary by printing; please see the "Please Note" line below for details.. Condition: New. Format: Paperback (Boxed Set). ISBN: 9780545015301. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: Ages 4-7. Overview:. Bob Books Collection 2: Advancing Beginners and Word Families brings together sixteen short, decodable paperback booklets designed to carry new readers beyond their very first words. Written by Bobby Lynn Maslen and illustrated by John R. Maslen, the set combines the original Advancing Beginners (Set 2) and Word Families (Set 3) titles into one convenient boxed collection. With consistent short-vowel patterns, playful stories, and a gentle step-up in difficulty, it is ideal for children aged around four to seven who are ready to build real reading stamina and confidence at home or school.. About the Books:. Across the sixteen booklets in this collection, children practise decoding three- and four-letter words using simple, consistent phonics patterns before moving on to recognising word families and common sight words. Each story is short and self-contained, so a child can finish a whole booklet in one sitting and feel an immediate sense of achievement. The humour and gentle surprises built into the simple plots keep young readers engaged, while the repetition of familiar letter-sound patterns steadily reduces frustration and builds fluency. As stories progress through the set, the vocabulary widens just enough to stretch a beginner without overwhelming them, easing them from single blended sounds towards recognising whole word families at a glance. Alongside the sixteen paperback booklets, the boxed set typically includes a parent guide explaining how best to support reading practice, a doorknob hanger and stickers to celebrate milestones, and a bookmark to encourage regular reading h