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Tina is always playing terrible tricks on her teacher. When she accidentally photocopies herself, she thinks it is the beginning of the best trick ever! But soon Tina isn't so sure Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book - one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

A bright and fun picture book that's perfect for littleones about to start school!It's Sammy the shark's first day at school and he's so excited!But when Sammy gets excited, he can't help but . . . CRUNCH!So his most important lesson is . . ."Don't eat the teacher!" This funny, warm story takes a familiar situation - starting school- and gives it a brilliantly snappy twist! A new edition of the family favourite from celebrated author-illustratorNick WardA perfect first-day-of-school story with friendly and colourfulillustrations, that's great for little ones who love to laugh!Sammy's enthusiasm for school makes learning really excitingThe interactive story is great for reading aloud If you like this, you'll love THE SNAPPY SHARK by MichelleRobinson and Tim Budgen

The magic of the Wombles is brought to life in this fresh new series for younger readers. Even Wombles need to get away from it all sometimes! One day, Tobermory decides to take Great Uncle Bulgaria and the others on a trip to the seaside. Alderney can't wait - she's a beach Womble through and through. It's all fun, games and tidying until she discovers a mysterious pawprint in the sand. But as one friend is found, two more are lost! When Wellington and Tomsk get washed away in a fishing boat, Alderney steps up to show what a brave Womble she really is. This Wombles story, packed with mystery, history and an act of great bravery, is perfect for today's younger readers.