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When Guzzler Gummidge wishes on an old lamp, he becomes invisible. At first he is very excited, but he's less pleased when he discovers that he might have to stay invisible forever. Helen Cresswell has also written "Two Hoots".

With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes twelve fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are taking their first steps in reading.Discover what life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out if Top Cat becomes king of the garden and learn how to make tasty buns! Tips for reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading.There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out about Singing Dad and Viv's Odd Pet, as well as Ron Rabbit's job at the fish and chip shop! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

A wonderful phonics collection from bestselling author Julia Donaldson, designed to help children take their first steps in reading with confidence, this engaging boxed set combines fun stories, rewarding activities, and structured phonics practice to support early literacy development.Packed with 12 entertaining Songbirds phonics stories, this collection introduces beginner readers to a range of lovable characters and exciting adventures while reinforcing essential letter sounds and reading skills. Created by former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, the carefully levelled stories help children build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment as they progress.From meeting Bob Bug and Top Cat to discovering a host of memorable characters and humorous situations, young readers will enjoy practising their phonics through engaging stories that make learning feel fun and rewarding.The collection also includes helpful reading tips, colourful stickers, and a reward chart, giving children extra encouragement as they develop their reading abilities. Perfect for reading together at home, these books support independent learning while helping to foster a lifelong love of reading.Part of the trusted Read with Oxford programme, this phonics collection provides an ideal foundation for children who are beginning to recognise sounds, blend words, and build confidence in their reading journey.Key Features & Benefits• 12 Fun Phonics Stories - Provides plenty of enjoyable reading practice for beginner readers.• Created by Julia Donaldson - Written by the bestselling author of The Gruffalo and the acclaimed Songbirds series.• Supports Early Reading Skills - Helps children develop phonics knowledge, word recognition, and reading confidence.• Carefully Levelled Learning - Designed specifically for children progressing through Read with Oxford Stages 1-2.• Includes Rewards & Activities - Features stickers, reading tips, and a reward chart to motivate young learners.• Perfect for Home Learning - Encourages shared reading experiences while building independent reading skills.Why Readers Love This BookParents and children alike love the combination of fun stories, familiar characters, and structured phonics support. With plenty of encouragement built into every stage of learning, this engaging collection helps young readers develop confidence, practise key reading skills, and discover the joy of reading for themselves.

In The Wrong Letter pony-mad Pippa can't wait to ride at the Junior Show and football-mad Flo is sure her team will win the Cup Final. One morning the postman brings two letters to Elm Road that mean both girls are in for some surprises... TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

The youngest superhero in the world patrols the skies over Baggem City in Kid Wonder and the Terrible Truth. When Kid Wonder hears that the Slippery Shadow Gang has escaped from prison, she knows there is danger ahead. Can she find out what they are up to - and stop them?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Kid Wonder and Grandpa are behind bars at Baggem City Prison in Kid Wonder and the Sticky Skyscraper. They are trying to discover a sneaky plot by her great enemy, the cunning Slippery Shadow. He has suddenly become interested in cookery...TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

In Kid Wonder and the Half-Hearted Hero Kid Wonder faces her toughest test yet. How can she get the hopeless superhero, Doughnut Boy, to take his job seriously?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

In The Ultimate Trainers Jake finds a pair of gleaming new trainers in the rubbish. He soon finds that there is more to them than meets the eye...TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

In The Revenge of Captain Blood the picture on the wall has just winked at Mark. Captain Blood and his parrot, Hector, need Mark's help. Why is shifty Professor Grimsdale interested in the old pirate? What has it got to do with buried treasure?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Find out what happens when aliens invade your planet in The Night of the Ticklers. Mike and Katy discover that an alien invasion can be a ticklish situation...TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book

At the Ministry for Fairytale Regeneration a new Sleeping Beauty programme has been prepared in Luke Lively and the Castle of Sleep. Princess Aurora is snoring away in the castle, but there is a problem. The Prince has run away. Is Luke Lively really their only hope?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

This is a big and bright, busy book, packed with lots of things that go, for kids getting started on their reading journey. Beautifully illustrated, full-colour scenes show vehicles and machines in action! Filled with colourful cars, trucks, tractors, boats, planes, and much more! There’s so much to spot on every page, with a search-and-find format to help kids put learning into practice. And that’s not all! There are extra puzzles, mazes, and fun questions along the way to keep little ones entertained for hours. 11 beautifully illustrated scenes to inspire kids’ imaginations.Search-and-find words to put learning into practice.Awesome puzzles and mazes to keep kids entertained and engaged.Designed to improve reading and observation skills, and to be great fun, too! Having fun is always the very best way to learn, this book is big and bold and packed with fun. All the favourite vehicles and machines are here not just entertaining kids but encouraging them to become a Little Word Seekers with a thirst to learn. Things that Go is a fantastic first words book to cherish and return to again and again!

A bright and busy book packed with lots of things for kids who love everything about nature! It's perfect to get kids started on their reading journey. Beautifully illustrated with full-colour scenes, showcasing amazing animals, impressive plants, fantastic habitats, and much more! There’s so much to spot on every page, with a search-and-find format to help kids recognise first words. And that’s not all! There are extra puzzles, mazes, and fun questions to improve observation skills. Discover all the amazing things out in nature and become a Little Word Seeker with this wonderfully entertaining book!

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Mog and Mim, two alien friends, are having a race. Who will win? This sweet story was written by Catherine Coe.Chant and Chatter books are written especially for the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series at Book Band Pink. The narratives and non-fiction texts are formed through three short, rhythmic chants, allowing the demonstration and modelling of fluent reading and supporting children in learning Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds.The focus sounds in this book are: /g/ /o/ /e/ /u/ /r/ /h/ /b/ /f/ ck, ffPages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.