Q. Are Bob Books available at Costco?
A. Through a special promotion, Bob Books Collections are available at Costco. The Collections series features a large format (8" x 8"). The packaging is slightly different, but the stories and illustrations are the same as the original Bob Books.
You must contact your local Costco to find out of Bob Books Collections are currently available.
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Q. Are Bob Books available in other languages?
A. Bob Books are only available in English at this time. If you are learning to read, write or speak English, you may particularly enjoy the Bob Books Listen and Read collection, as the enclosed CD will give you help with letter sounds and pronunciation. We do not have plans at this time to offer Bob Books in Spanish, French, German or any language other than English.
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Q. Can I purchase individual book replacements?
A. Individual Bob Books are often available through Amazon's reseller program. You can occasionally find them on eBay as well. Scholastic does not offer a single book program.
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Q. Are Bob Books available in larger font, format or size?
A. Bob Books Collection, available exclusively through Costco, are large format and large type. Contact your local Costco to find out if Bob Books are currently in stock. Bob Books Listen and Read are also in large format, and include a CD. These three Listen & Read books include all the material from Bob Books Set 1: Beginning Readers. They are available through Amazon.com, and some retailers.
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Q. Which stores carry Bob Books?
A. Bob Books are carried by many retailers, including:
- Barnes & Noble
- Amazon
- Borders
- Many independent book stores
- Toys R Us
- Many independent toy stores
Q. I have an old box of Bob Books with a different name. Does it correspond to any of the new sets?
A. Attached is an Edition Chart. When Bob Books were re-issued in 2006, we updated the packaging and added (very simple) color to the inside. The text and pictures have remained the same.
Q. Are Bob Books leveled?
A. Unfortunately we are not included in any leveling systems at this time, although we hope to be in the future.
If you need to know which Bob Book will be right for your child, see the Is your child ready for reading? section to get more information.
One of the most important things about learning to read with Bob Books, is that children have such a good early reading experience. They not only learn to read, but they love to read. Be sure to allow your child to progress at his or her own pace. Your child will be excited to move forward when her or she is ready.
Q. Are there any Bob Books after Set 5? What should my child read next?
A. Bob Books Set 5, Long Vowels, is currently our most advanced reader. However, upon completion of Set 5, your child will have skils to read many more popular books.
The author recommends: Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel; Danny and the Dinosaur, and other books by Syd Hoff; Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. Parent Tony has recommendations in our What You're Saying section.
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Q Will Bob Books guarantee my child is able to read at 3 years old?
A. In a word, No. Your child will determine what age he or she is ready to read.
All children learn at different rates. Some children will be ready to read at age 3, others not until age 5 or 6. Pushing a child before he or she is ready only results in unhappiness for all. Let your chlid set the pace. When your child is ready to read, Bob Books is a great place to start. See Is Your Child Ready for Reading for more information.
