Box Set: 8 Books Ages: 6 to 7 Stage 3: Developing Readers Bob Books: Set 5 Long Vowels has the important role of teaching long vowels and the magic of the silent "e." By the time these books are finished, children should understand blending, diphthongs, combining syllables to form words, and reading sight words in context. Discussing the stories and pictures develops comprehension, making enthusiastic, happy readers. Inside the box you'll find: 8 books, 16-24 pages each Introduction of the magic, silent e Vowel combinations (such as oe, ai, ea) Up to 300 words per book