Written by top children's authors such as award-winning Gillian Cross, Malachy Doyle and Pippa Goodhart Snapdragons are fabulously illustrated with various writing styles and fonts to make reading enjoyable for all your infant readers. They provide a wide range of picture books for children aged 3-9. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree level.

First class fiction at an appropriate interest level, the books in TreeTops More All Stars Pack 1A provide: quality stories by top authors and illustrators to challenge and motivate your children; the right level of content, at an appropriate interest level for Reception children; and careful text levelling to gradually build stamina. Also available are flexible Teaching Notes (ISBN 0-19-919593-5) to provide support for much more than guided reading. The other titles in "TreeTops More All Stars" Pack 1A are: "Robot's Special Day", "The Snow Troll", "The Lazy Giant", "Squirrel", and "Terry Takes Off". They are available in a Pack of six (ISBN 0-19-919586-2) and a Class Pack (ISBN 0-19-919585-4), containing 6 of each title.

This series is the non-fiction component of Oxford's popular infant reading scheme, "Oxford Reading Tree". It introduces non-fiction to infant children, focusing on the development of the information retrieval and handling skills they need. The teacher's text supports the first 18 titles in the series, in Units A, B and C. Its contents include background to the series, teaching strategies, notes on managing the series, ideas and exercises. There is also a range of photocopiable resources and activities.

"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. It has got 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! 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".
We have also simplified the structure of the scheme in response to feedback from you: "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. 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 classroom: 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 with downloadable photocopy masters; and a new Teacher's Handbook and special edition for Scotland.

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

This Level 6 collection contains these 4 enjoyable stories: The Frog Prince, Monkey's Magic Pipe, The Bear Who Lost His Tail, Yoshi The Stonecutter -in this circular tale, Yoshi is a Japanese stonecutter who is always wishing for more. Will he ever be happy?

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.

Stage 1+ First Sentences is a new colour band at a higher level of Stage 1 to bridge between First Words and Stage 2. Full sentences introduce National Literacy Strategy words required to be learnt by Reception Year pupils in imaginative and attractive stories which include: a game of hide and seek; a football game; mysterious footprints in the garden; some daring tricks on a bike; a sad time for Floppy; and Kipper keeping a diary. The latter is delightfully
illustrated by Alex Brychta and his six-year-old sone, Dylan. The six stories are available in both "Little Book" and "Big Book" formats.

N.B. The new mauve colour band, Stage 1+, is the same as Oxford Literacy Web Stage 1.