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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 Stage 2 have become patterned stories at Stage 1+; 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
DT 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!
DT 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
DT Free resources website at www.oup.com/uk/primary with downloadable photocopy masters
DT 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 Stage 2 have become patterned stories at Stage 1+; 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
DT 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!
DT 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
DT Free resources website at www.oup.com/uk/primary with downloadable photocopy masters
DT New Teacher's Handbook and special edition for Scotland
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
16 pages, Paperback
First published May 4, 1989
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March 20, 2024
A very good reversal. At first the child and the mother were sick, but in the end the father himself became sick.
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January 12, 2025
Sad read!
August 30, 2014
‘Spots’ is one of many stories in the Oxford Reading Tree collection and is always well accepted by my pupils. Having been around for years, the book has been re-illustrated to captivate and amuse the reader, making the story fresh and exciting, even for myself.
On the whole, this collection of books always catches the imagination of children as the stories are so relatable to everyday life. Spots is no exception to this. The book tells the story of a young boy, Kipper, who has chicken pox or ‘spots’; his siblings (Biff and Chip) and his mother also catch the illness, leaving Dad to take care of the whole family on doctor’s orders. Dad nurses the family back to health and upkeeps the house, only to catch chickenpox himself.
The book offers basic and predictable sentence structures, perfect for supporting beginners in reading. Its rich story context is relevant for children aged 3-5 as they begin to learn about their bodies and feelings, as well as how others around them may feel or appear. In an educational setting the story has proven successful in language comprehension and learning basic decoding skills.
Across the Oxford Reading Tree collection there are many ‘good reads’ that help develop confidence and fluency in early years reading and they are a great collection to have at home. The book also contains inside cover notes designed to prompt tasks and support both parents and children in their reading.
On the whole, this collection of books always catches the imagination of children as the stories are so relatable to everyday life. Spots is no exception to this. The book tells the story of a young boy, Kipper, who has chicken pox or ‘spots’; his siblings (Biff and Chip) and his mother also catch the illness, leaving Dad to take care of the whole family on doctor’s orders. Dad nurses the family back to health and upkeeps the house, only to catch chickenpox himself.
The book offers basic and predictable sentence structures, perfect for supporting beginners in reading. Its rich story context is relevant for children aged 3-5 as they begin to learn about their bodies and feelings, as well as how others around them may feel or appear. In an educational setting the story has proven successful in language comprehension and learning basic decoding skills.
Across the Oxford Reading Tree collection there are many ‘good reads’ that help develop confidence and fluency in early years reading and they are a great collection to have at home. The book also contains inside cover notes designed to prompt tasks and support both parents and children in their reading.
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