The Level 8 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories and More Stories continue to provide a mix of fantasy settings and familiar situations. More complex sentences develop stamina, ensuring that readers will be able to progress to more demanding texts with confidence. 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 collection of 60 poems to help three to seven-year-olds learn to read and spell is a hoot." -The Independent "The B on your Thumb is clever, engaging, educational and fun. I wish I had thought of it." -Craig Smith, author / songwriter of The Wonky Donkey "an absolute masterpiece" -Reading Zone The B on Your Thumb is a book of 60 hilariously illustrated rhymes and delightful ditties to boost early reading - each poem teaches a specific sound, spelling or rule. Using rhythm and wordplay, they promote phonics awareness, thinking skills and literacy. But most of all, this book delights young readers with the fun and silliness of the English language. This is a book where words like to play, where letters get cross when they don't get their way. There are sounds to make and jokes to uncover. An owl in your bowl, for you to discover. Meet the K on your knee, who's ready for fun, and don't be alarmed by the B on your thumb! An introduction instructs grown-ups how to use the book and extensive activities at the end allow children to build on their learning. Grouped into four categories - sounds, silent letters and secrets, spellings and words that sound the same - the poems include: See with Two Ees The Story of Q and U The Rain in the Train Ridiculous Ph Enough of Uff Certainly a C The Most ImportANT Which Witch Learning to read has never been so much fun!The B on Your Thumb is a must for every young family's bookshelf.

"These Writing Boxes will trigger genuine inventions that will spring from your children's own imaginations." Pie Corbett Everything you need to teach story-writing in the classroom. Pie Corbett has written a guide to teaching story-writing and put together a unique treasure trove of resources to help teachers develop children into successful story writers This Early Years and Key Stage 1 Story-writing Box gets children to read and imitate stories. They become storytellers themselves by innovating or inventing their very own stories. This box is crammed with creative writing resources including: A Teacher's Guide 20 Story Starter Cards - ideas for creating plots, characters and setting 28 Character Cards 20 Settings Cards 20 Plot Idea Cards 20 Lucky Object Cards 20 Connective Cards 30 How/Why Cards 23 Story Trail Cards - set up a trail around your school and use it for the children to develop their own story 4 Message Cards - messages from characters to help prompt writing and story ideas A Story-Writing Poster to encourage the use of interesting vocabulary A digital resource (USB) that includes a Random Card Generator for use on the whiteboard or computer (Please note that this is an updated resource based on the previously published Story Maker's Chest by Pie Corbett, Philip and Tacey) Series Information Pie Corbett's Story-writing Boxes offer an abundance of resources for Early Years and Primary. The two boxes will help develop children into successful story-writers. Starting in EY and KS1 by reading and imitating stories, moving through to KS2 by encouraging children to plan, write and edit their own stories.

The children are setting up a book nook ? a cosy space where they can read lots of books! In the book nook, they can go on lots of exciting adventures, such as visiting the zoo, flying to the moon, or sailing on a boat. (Letter-sounds featured: ee igh oa oo) In the Book Nook is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

The ants in the garden sip, tap and pat! Take a look through the magnifying glass to see what else ants can do. (Letter-sounds featured: s a t i p n) Ants! is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

Pat is helping his Nan in the kitchen, and they have to watch the pan! Will they stop it from boiling over? (Letter-sounds featured: s a t i p n) The Pan is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

Ducks can peck in the mud. Ducks can tip and sit on a rock or their mum. What else can ducks do? (Letter-sounds featured: ck e u r h) Ducks is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

Pooja wonders what will float in her paddling pool: A boot? A garden ornament? Her toast? Find out in this humorous story! (Letter-sounds featured: ee igh oa oo) Pooja's Pool is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

Jade is still learning how to play ping-pong, but she may need to save the day at the big tournament! Find out what happens in this entertaining comic-strip story. (Letter-sounds featured: /air/ are ear ere /or/ al our ore oor augh) Jade's Tournament is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Tom Thumb may be tiny, but he has big ideas! Can he stop a gang of robbers and save the day? (Letter-sounds featured: /ul/ -le /d/ /t/ -ed /m/ -mb /n/ kn-) Tom Thumb Saves the Day is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Join us in the Scottish Highlands to discover the wildlife that lives there. There are red squirrels, pine martins, otters and even wildcats! What other wildlife can you see in Scotland? (Letter-sounds featured: /igh/ -ie i-e i -y) Scotland's Wildlife is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Faith is fishing at the dock with her mum and dad. Will they be able to catch lots of fish for lunch? Or will they have to make other plans? (Letter-sounds featured: ch sh th ng ai) Fish Lunch is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception

The Littlest Learners connects the most recent research on emergent literacy, the skills necessary to become a reader and concrete activities that parents and caregivers can do to maximize their child's reading readiness. The book is divided into 5 activities: 1) talking with young children 2) reading with young children 3) playing with young children 4) exploring the world with young children 5) technology tips for young children All while keeping the development of emergent literacy skills in mind. Parent, teachers, librarians and caregivers of young children, ages 0 to 5 will find something useful for engaging with their child. The book contains detailed lists of board books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, play activities, field trips, web-links and much more!

"This book is a must have for mums who have no clue how to help their child with comprehension. I would recommend to everyone." Sue, Amazon customer As well as being an integral part of the English curriculum, good comprehension skills help children to understand the world around them. Our simple workbooks help to break down the skills children need to master to meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-free way. This workbook supports children in Year 5 (ages 9-10) to develop their comprehension skills using a mix of fiction and non-fiction texts as well as fun activities. > Practice activities to use at home or in school Matched to National Curriculum requirements Quickly builds confidence and understanding Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skillsAll answers available online Matched to the Scholastic English Skills: Comprehension teacher resource book Perfect for use in class or at home

This fantastic Revision Guide covers everything students need to know for the ISEB 13+ English exams in November 2022 and beyond. Everything's explained with clear, concise notes that cover Reading, Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Plus, there's a generous helping of exam-style questions and fully worked answers to help you prepare for the Common Entrance Exams. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. And if you're looking for more exam-style practice, try CGP's matching 13+ English Exam Practice Workbook (9781789088021).