Level 2: Traditional Tales Phonics The Tortoise and the Hare and Other Stories (Oxford Reading Tree)

by Alison Hawes, Alex Lane, and Kate Adams

Nikki Gamble, Kate Slater (Illustrator), Laura Hughes (Illustrator), and Sue Mason (Illustrator)

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These well-loved traditional stories have been carefully retold using phonics and familiar language so that children can read them for themselves.

This Level 2 collection contains these 4 enjoyable stories: Rabbit on the Run which is based on Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare; I Will Get You which is based on the Norwegian folk tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Dick and His Cat which is based on Dick Whittington; and The King and His Wish which is based on the Caribbean tale The King Who Wanted to Touch the Moon about a king who makes demands that get him into trouble.

The Traditional Tales series offers:
*A clear phonics progression providing lots of practice to build reading confidence and success.
*A range of tales from around the world - a perfect introduction to different cultures and traditions.
*A rich selection of stories and illustrations to capture your child's imagination and inspire a love of reading.
*Support for parents including tips, talking points and a fun activity after every story. Also visit www.oxfordowl.co.uk for practical advice, helpful information about phonics, lots of fun activities, free storyteller videos and free eBooks.
  • ISBN10 0192734547
  • ISBN13 9780192734549
  • Publish Date 7 March 2013
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 29 March 2018
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Oxford University Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 80
  • Language English