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 Celebrate the great outdoors 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. Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard? 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!"