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Reds and Blues
Oxford Reading Tree remains the nation's favourite reading scheme and countless children have learnt to read with Biff, Chip, and Kipper. We are delighted to unveil its fresh new look for today's children, teachers and parents, with lively new covers and fresh artwork.
Engaging new artwork and covers
Alex Brychta's unique style of artwork enthrals and entertains children, and the fresh new look will heighten their pleasure in reading the stories. With freshly drawn artwork for all the favourite core stories at Stages 2 - 5 and fantastic new covers,Oxford Reading Tree is more appealing than
ever!
Stories children love
The Oxford Reading Tree stories have always captivated children's imagination, inspiring them to read - and the stories and characters in the new editions haven't changed at all. Apart, that is, from an exciting new story at Stage 3, The Egg Hunt, which replaces the Dolphin Pool.
Simplified structure
We have also simplified the structure of the scheme in response to feedback from Owls Storybooks become Stages 6 and 7 Storybooks; Magpies become Stages 8 and 9 Storybooks; Wrens at Stages 2 have become patterned stories at Stages 1+ and Stage 2; and Wrens at Stage 3 are now patterned stories
at Stage 2.
New teaching support material
In addition to the existing guided reading cards, perfect for use in guided reading sessions, we have brought out new teaching materials to reflect the needs of teachers in today's
* Flexible, friendly teacher's notes included FREE with each pack of Oxford Reading Tree books - these are easy to store and will save you hours of preparation!
* New Take-Home cards for every Storybook from Stages 1 - 9 to help parents or carers get the most out of reading with their child
* Free resources website at www.oup.com/uk/primary with downloadable photocopy masters
* New Teacher's Handbook and special edition for Scotland
Engaging new artwork and covers
Alex Brychta's unique style of artwork enthrals and entertains children, and the fresh new look will heighten their pleasure in reading the stories. With freshly drawn artwork for all the favourite core stories at Stages 2 - 5 and fantastic new covers,Oxford Reading Tree is more appealing than
ever!
Stories children love
The Oxford Reading Tree stories have always captivated children's imagination, inspiring them to read - and the stories and characters in the new editions haven't changed at all. Apart, that is, from an exciting new story at Stage 3, The Egg Hunt, which replaces the Dolphin Pool.
Simplified structure
We have also simplified the structure of the scheme in response to feedback from Owls Storybooks become Stages 6 and 7 Storybooks; Magpies become Stages 8 and 9 Storybooks; Wrens at Stages 2 have become patterned stories at Stages 1+ and Stage 2; and Wrens at Stage 3 are now patterned stories
at Stage 2.
New teaching support material
In addition to the existing guided reading cards, perfect for use in guided reading sessions, we have brought out new teaching materials to reflect the needs of teachers in today's
* Flexible, friendly teacher's notes included FREE with each pack of Oxford Reading Tree books - these are easy to store and will save you hours of preparation!
* New Take-Home cards for every Storybook from Stages 1 - 9 to help parents or carers get the most out of reading with their child
* Free resources website at www.oup.com/uk/primary with downloadable photocopy masters
* New Teacher's Handbook and special edition for Scotland
8 pages, Paperback
First published December 8, 2005
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November 2, 2012
I would like to rate five stars to Reds and Blues (Oxford Reading Tree, Stage 1+, First Sentences). I absolutely adore this book. I had to do my research to find out some background information on it, because lots of the children that read this book to me were extremely familiar with the characters that were in this particular story, (so I could only imagine that there was some type of continuity that allowed them to know all the character names i.e. that these books were part of a set), which is indeed the case.
I felt compelled to educate myself on this further. Upon further research it has become clear that this book is indeed part of the successful Oxford ‘Reading Tree’ which is used to teach reading in 80% of primary schools. With statistics like that, these books must be good, right? The stories focus around Kipper, Biff, Chip, and their friends and their family, and the exciting occurrences that they encounter together.
I couldn’t imagine reading this book with children that were above KS1 as it is extremely basic, but very good for beginner readers, and just for children that want to become familiar with very basic words. The words, pictures and characters are all very simple, which make this a lovely read.
My favourite part of this very concise read, is the very last page, because the book is constantly saying ‘Come on Reds’ and ‘Come on Blues’ and then at the very end we don’t really know what team is playing for the reds, and what team is playing for the blues, because ‘they are all covered in mud’ and I thought that was a lovely ending. It definitely has a sombre message in there that at the end of the day it is the taking part that is important, and not about winning or losing.
I found this book, and the whole collection of books in the series on redhouse.co.uk which states that, ‘The books have been specially designed to introduce children aged four and above to the early concepts that will form the basis of their reading and writing skills.’ This is exactly what I got from reading this book, so I would say that their outcome is very much achieved.
I felt compelled to educate myself on this further. Upon further research it has become clear that this book is indeed part of the successful Oxford ‘Reading Tree’ which is used to teach reading in 80% of primary schools. With statistics like that, these books must be good, right? The stories focus around Kipper, Biff, Chip, and their friends and their family, and the exciting occurrences that they encounter together.
I couldn’t imagine reading this book with children that were above KS1 as it is extremely basic, but very good for beginner readers, and just for children that want to become familiar with very basic words. The words, pictures and characters are all very simple, which make this a lovely read.
My favourite part of this very concise read, is the very last page, because the book is constantly saying ‘Come on Reds’ and ‘Come on Blues’ and then at the very end we don’t really know what team is playing for the reds, and what team is playing for the blues, because ‘they are all covered in mud’ and I thought that was a lovely ending. It definitely has a sombre message in there that at the end of the day it is the taking part that is important, and not about winning or losing.
I found this book, and the whole collection of books in the series on redhouse.co.uk which states that, ‘The books have been specially designed to introduce children aged four and above to the early concepts that will form the basis of their reading and writing skills.’ This is exactly what I got from reading this book, so I would say that their outcome is very much achieved.
July 8, 2023
Formulaic sentences. Realized they were unfamiliar with “go the blues!” as we’d say “Go Blue!” here.
February 24, 2025
A very creative picture book about colors.
April 12, 2016
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September 3, 2012
My children enjoy and love all the Oxford Reading Tree.
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