Overview
Make reading fun and easy with this phonics storybook for beginners! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early grade readers, this book introduces alphabet sounds Aa & Bb through two delightful stories. With decodable text, CVC words, sight words practice, and colorful illustrations, children build confidence while learning to read. Perfect for phonics programs, homeschool practice, ESL/ELL learners, and everyday storytime.
Ann the Cat — Short "Aa" SoundJoin Ann the Cat in a playful adventure that highlights the short "a" sound. Using easy words like cat, bat, hat, mat, this phonics story boosts decoding skills, blending, and phonemic awareness. A must-read for alphabet learning fun!
Busy Bob — Short "Bb" SoundBuzz along with Busy Bob the bee and explore the "b" sound. Words like Bob, bug, bag, ball make phonics practice exciting. Kids learn letter recognition, spelling, and word-building while enjoying a bright, buzzing adventure.
Core Learning Topics Alphabet sounds Aa & Bb with phonics-based learning Practice with CVC words, sight words, and blending Boosts reading fluency, vocabulary, and phonemic awareness Fun storytelling for preschool and kindergarten learners Highlights & Benefits Two phonics stories in one book Decodable sentences designed for beginner readers Bright, child-friendly illustrations Supports phonics curriculum, homeschool, and literacy centers Best For Children ages 3– 6 starting to read Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early Grade 1 students Parents & teachers teaching phonics at home or in school ESL/ELL learners practicing English phonics foundations Why Kids Will Love It Funny characters — Ann the Cat & Busy Bob Colorful illustrations that bring stories alive Short, easy-to-read words they can master quickly Why Parents & Teachers Will Love It Helps children master phonics, decoding, and CVC words Boosts early reading confidence with repetition Fits structured phonics instruction and literacy programs Age & Usage Recommended for Ages 3+ | Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 Ideal for guided reading, bedtime stories, homeschool, literacy centers Strengthens phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and reading fluency Materials & Quality Durable paperback for repeated use Large, beginner-friendly fonts with clear spacing High-quality, full-color illustrations Titles in the Series (Phonics Books 1– 13) Ann the Cat & Busy Bob – Aa & Bb Cat with a Coin & Dan's Day – Cc & Dd Ella and Emma & Funny Fairy Fiona – Ee & Ff Greg the Tiger & Hal's Haircut – Gg & Hh Jim's Ink Spots & Jan's Jig – Ii & Jj Kim's Key & Lara's Love for Clouds – Kk & Ll My Supermom & A Nutty Feast – Mm & Nn Oz the Otter & Poor Pam – Oo & Pp The Queen & The Race Rush – Qq & Rr Sita Sings & Two Toy Trucks – Ss & Tt Gus and Bug & Vet Val – Uu & Vv Witty Will & Ox and Fox – Ww & Xx Yuki the Yak & Zak at the Zoo – Yy & ZzWhile major retailers like Amazon may carry Phonics Book 1 : Ann the Cat & Busy Bob, we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
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