Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This adorable story box with handle introduces children to letters and letter sounds through 12 silly read-aloud stories and an alphabet poster! My First Bob Books for toddlers and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow! Transform story time into learning time at home or on the go with this box of 12 paperback storybooks that focus on the letters of the alphabet! Inside the box you'll find: 12 hilarious books to read aloud to your child: 12 pages each, focusing on 2-3 letters per book A parent guide with tips, games, and activities to build your child's skills A full-color alphabet poster Each book includes: Uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, with letters that are the perfect size for finger-tracing Alliterative text with common words that have consistent beginning sounds Full-color illustrations with friendly animal characters A word list with all words in the book that begin with the featured letters A look-and-find activity with other objects to find in the book that begin with the featured letters This box set develops these pre-reading skills: A love of books and reading Symbol (letter) recognition Oral vocabulary Phonological and phonemic awareness