BOB Books Set 1

$15Ages 4-6 yearsby Scholastic
By Dr. Mira Kline|Published April 2026
8.6
adulting.nyc score
Best learn-to-read
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According to adulting.nyc, the BOB Books Set 1 ($15) scores 8.6/10 for NYC families. The starter reading books every NYC K teacher recommends. Simple phonics, builds confidence. Start these the summer before K. 12 tiny books that build from 3-letter words up.

NYC parent note: Every NYC K teacher recommends starting these the summer before kindergarten.
BEST FOR

Pre-K and K kids starting to read

SKIP IF

Your child already reads fluently

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