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Jonathan Emmett, Ed Eaves |
Oxford
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Fast and Furry Racers: The Silver Serpent Cup
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Today the town of Furryville’s a very noisy place,Crammed with crowds of creatures getting ready for a race.The air is filled with honking horns and engines revving up,As racers take their places for THE SILVER SERPENT CUP!A high-speed, adrenaline-fuelled rhyming romp of a picture book!
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Rosamund Fowler, James Reeves |
Oxford
University
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Fairy Tales from England
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"Fairy Tales from England is a must-read for anyone who loves traditional tales full of magic and adventure. The collection includes lesser-known stories like 'Giant-killing Johnny Gloke' and 'The Frog Prince at the World's End,' along with classics like 'Dick Whittington' and 'Tom Thumb.' James Reeves has curated a wonderful selection of tales that will captivate readers of all ages with his unique storytelling style and liberal sprinkling of magic throughout the book."
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Jennifer Bassett | Oxford University Press
Jennifer Bassett | Oxford University Press
Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 2: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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This adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," is a must-read for those seeking an engaging and accessible way to experience the magic of Wonderland. With carefully controlled vocabulary and helpful illustrations, this book is perfect for low-beginning through advanced students looking to build their reading skills and confidence. The included before, during, and after reading activities, as well as the audio versions, make it easy to fully understand and immerse oneself in this whimsical world. Discover the charm and madness of Wonderland in this award-winning adaptation.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
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The Toys' Party
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"The Toys' Party" is a perfect addition to children's bookshelves. The story goes about Biff, Chip, and Kipper's toys coming to life and throwing a party! This imaginative plot encourages children to explore their creativity, and the easy-to-read language makes it an excellent book for beginners. Its vibrant illustrations done by Alex Brychta also make it a visually appealing read.
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Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Kate Ruttle |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: More Level 2C: Ouch!
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Read at Home: More Level 2C: Ouch! is a great choice for parents looking for beginner-friendly books for their young ones. This book offers real-life and fantasy adventures that are entertaining and engaging for children who are starting to read. With careful grading and gradual progression, the book is designed to help children learn new words, letters, and sentences. The humorous and detailed illustrations by Alex Brychta make the stories come alive, making it enjoyable for kids to read.
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Margaret McAllister
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Oxford
University
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 15: TreeTops: The Worst of the Vikings: Worst of the Vikings
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This book would be a good read for children who are interested in history, particularly in learning about the Viking era. The book provides an engaging and humorous storyline while introducing more complex narrative forms, descriptive writing, and extended reading vocabulary, making it a great tool for children who need the support of carefully-monitored language levels. Overall, the book is an excellent way to make history fun and accessible for young readers.
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Ladybird Read it Yourself
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Ladybird Read it Yourself books are perfect for parents who want their children to develop confidence in reading. These books present familiar tales, such as Cinderella or The Three Little Pigs, in simple language and encourage early readers to follow along with the story. With colorful illustrations and relatable characters, Ladybird books are an engaging and fun pick for children just starting to read on their own.
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Barbara Taylor
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Oxford
University
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Going, Going, Gone
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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself, in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor. Going, Going, Gone explores the oldest and rarest creatures and features of our world, plus the extinct and the threatened. From dinosaurs to fossils to dazzling precious stones. Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
Press
The Go-Kart
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The Go-Kart is a wonderful addition to the Oxford Reading Tree series, with its engaging new artwork and simplified structure. This book is perfect for young readers who want to immerse themselves in exciting new stories while sharpening their reading skills. Its vibrant illustrations and relatable characters are sure to captivate and entertain children of all ages.
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Michaela Morgan, Dee Shulman |
Oxford
University
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 12: TreeTops: Cool Clive: Cool Clive
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"Cool Clive is perfect for young readers who love funny books with exciting stories. The story is engaging and easy to follow, making it an excellent choice for children who are building up their reading skills. With relatable characters and a humor-packed plot, readers will surely enjoy this book from start to finish."
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
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Who Is It?
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Who Is It? is a great book for children who are starting to read. It follows the Biff and Chip Show, where they introduce the key words such as the characters' names, and and the in an engaging way. The stories are child-centered and motivating, with mystery and excitement peppered throughout. The book is perfect for children who are curious and love adventure.
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Ages 6-8
Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press
Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: Storybooks (Magic Key): The Magic Key
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"Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: Storybooks (Magic Key): The Magic Key" could be a good read for children who are learning to read. The engaging stories and unique artwork style by Alex Brychta keep children entertained while helping them improve their reading skills. The fresh new look of the book is also appealing to children, making it a great addition to their reading collection.
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Zena Sutherland
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University
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Chicago
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The Best in Children's Books : The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1979-84
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Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984.This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
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Cynthia Rider, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran
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"Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran Book + CD" is a great read for parents and children to share and enjoy together. With its focus on beginner readers, it provides a wide range of activities to support reading skills and encourages parents to get involved in their child's learning journey. The inclusion of a CD to read along with adds an element of interactivity and fun to the reading experience.
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Valerie Thomas
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Oxford
University
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure is a wonderful read for children who love magical and adventurous stories. The book is filled with captivating illustrations and engaging characters – including Winnie the Witch, who transforms into a pirate - that will keep young readers entertained throughout. The story also has a unique twist where children dress up as pirates and go on a treasure hunt.
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Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: Level 2b: I Can Trick a Tiger Book + CD
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"I Can Trick a Tiger" is a great choice for beginner readers who want an interactive reading experience. The audio CD included in the book helps children to learn new words, understand expressions and enjoy stories. The "Tips for Reading Together" section of the book helps parents to support their child's reading development. The puzzle and game activities included in the book help make it fun and engaging for children.
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Pippa Goodhart
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Oxford
University
Press,
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Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog
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Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ...Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at
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Geoff Havel
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Oxford
University
Press
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 7: Plughole
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Glug, glug, glug ...Whats below the plug? A little boy is curious about where the water goes when it disappears down the plughole - could there be a monster down there, drinking all the bath water? What will happen when the little boy dives down the plughole ...and how will he get back up? Plughole is a rhyming story about how one little boy's imagination led him down the plughole ...Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
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Kate; Young Ruttle, Annemarie Young |
Oxford
University
Press
Read at Home: Helping Your Child to Read Handbook
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This book could be a good read for parents who are looking to support their child's reading development. The book provides practical advice on the stages of learning to read and contains easy games and activities that reinforce learning. With entertaining stories and built-in progression, this guide will help parents become confident in supporting their child's reading in an enjoyable way. The section on home/school links would be especially valuable for parents when their child starts school.
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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Kate Ruttle |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD is a great option for parents who want to get their children into beginner reading. The interactive CD-ROM format, sound signals, and puzzle activity makes reading more enjoyable for young learners. The "Tips for Reading Together" and "Think about the Story" sections also provide useful discussion points for parents and children to further engage with the story. The humorous and detailed illustrations by Alex Brychta adds to the story's charm, making it a fun read-along with plenty of creative and educational engagement opportunities.