Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels Sight words Simple sentence structures Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun! Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance Save the day with a heroic pup in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G. Buddy the dog wants a snack at the fair, but his humans - Jack and Anna - say no. But then Buddy notices some trouble at the hot dog stand! Can Buddy save the day and earn his treat? Bob Books Stories include: Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"