Cover of the book Bob on the Job

Bob on the Job

This decodable is for beginner readers

About this book

Bob on the Job is a pre-readers book for children ages 3 to 5. This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one-syllable words with short /o/ vowel sounds, patterns VC, CVC, and pre-kindergarten & kindergarten sight words only. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages3 to 5 years
GradeKindergarten
Reading levelLevel 1, Pre-Readers
Length17 pages, 130 words, 3 minutes
CategoriesDecodables KG, Dialogic Reading, Story Time
Interactive featuresFun with Words activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fun with Words activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Bob on the Job with your child

Decodable books like Bob on the Job are built for early readers. Every word follows a pattern your child can sound out, so the reading feels like a win. Sit beside your child, let them read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. A few minutes a day is enough to build fluency and confidence, and to make reading feel good.

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Inside the book

In Bob on the Job, beginner readers practise sounding out words. This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one-syllable words with short /o/ vowel sounds, patterns VC, CVC, and pre-kindergarten & kindergarten sight words only. The words follow simple patterns, so children can sound them out and read with confidence.

Children gain fluency and confidence by reading words they can decode. Let your child read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. Short, regular reading is what builds a strong reader.

From the book: “Bob is on the job.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 3 to 5 years, at Kindergarten and Level 1 (Pre-Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Fun with Words activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

17 pages, 130 words, 3 minutes

What phonics skills does this book practise?

This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one-syllable words with short /o/ vowel sounds, patterns VC, CVC, and pre-kindergarten & kindergarten sight words only

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