--- product_id: 253489697 title: "My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills" brand: "lynn maslen kertell, john r maslen, sue hendra" price: "AED 97" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253489697-my-first-bob-books-pre-reading-skills store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Phonics-based method proven by Science of Reading 12 mini books for bite-sized learning 4 key pre-reading skills covered My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills **Brand:** lynn maslen kertell, john r maslen, sue hendra **Price:** AED 97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock your child’s reading superpowers before kindergarten! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills by lynn maslen kertell, john r maslen, sue hendra - **How much does it cost?** AED 97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253489697-my-first-bob-books-pre-reading-skills) ## Best For - lynn maslen kertell, john r maslen, sue hendra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lynn maslen kertell, john r maslen, sue hendra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Foundations first:** Covers shapes, sorting, patterns, and sequencing to build literacy blocks - • **Confidence builder:** Fun stories and silly illustrations keep kids motivated to read more - • **Bite-sized brilliance:** 12 small, engaging books perfect for short attention spans - • **Parent-powered progress:** Includes a guide with tips and games to boost your child’s skills - • **Research-backed reading:** Phonics-based approach aligned with proven Science of Reading methods ## Overview My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills is a 12-book set designed for ages 3-5 that introduces essential literacy concepts like shapes, sorting, patterns, and sequencing through playful stories and simple illustrations. Created by a teacher and backed by phonics research, it includes a parent guide to support early reading success and confidence-building. ## Description Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! The fun read-aloud stories in My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills introduce literacy skills to the youngest children. My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills offers children and their parents a simple and satisfying structure for getting ready to read. The silly read-aloud stories follow Sally the Circle and her friends to gradually introduce concepts that are the building blocks of reading: shapes, sorting, patterns, and sequencing. Inside the box you'll find: 12 small, hilarious books to read aloud to your child: 12 pages each. Friendly, simple illustrations add humor and support the early literacy skills in the stories. A parent guide with tips, games, and activities to build your child's skills The books explore these concepts: Identifying shapes, which prepares kids to recognize letters Sorting, which strengthens symbol identification and problem-solving skills Learning simple patterns, which builds awareness of letter groups and sight words Sequencing, which strengthens the ability to predict how stories flow Bob Books Level: Reading Readiness Ages: 3-5 Grade Levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten Bob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 14.22 x 17.37 x 4.45 cm | | Edition | Box | | Grade Level | Preschool - Kindergarten | | Isbn 10 | 0545019222 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0545019224 | | Item Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 48 pages | | Publication Date | 1 July 2008 | | Publisher | Scholastic Inc. | | Reading Age | 3 - 5 years | ## Images ![My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Kvf71YZCL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described *by on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates 2 October 2022* It's exactly what I bought. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a los niños les gusta mucho *by on Reviewed in Spain 27 June 2015* Me lo habia recomendado una amiga, y acertó. Les encanta a mis hijos de 3 y 2 años. Lo recomiendo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 19 August 2017* Brilliant just what we wanted. ## Frequently Bought Together - My First BOB Books: Pre-Reading Skills - Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) - My First Bob Books - Alphabet Box Set | Phonics, Letter sounds, Ages 3 and up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253489697-my-first-bob-books-pre-reading-skills](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253489697-my-first-bob-books-pre-reading-skills) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*