Alfonzo the goat couldn't be happier. He's just got himself a dashing new coat and he feels like a million dollars. But when he discovers some creatures in need of help, will Alfonzo be able to part with his treasured possession to save the day?

Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat,

Who was terribly fond of his lovely new coat ...

The perfect picture-book pick-me-up showing that love, kindness and friendship make the best recipe for happiness.

Follow a little monkey around the jungle, and lift leaves and branches to meet lots of other tropical creatures along the way. This charming book for little children has lots to discover and talk about on every page, from a sleepy spotty jaguar to a hungry toucan and a slow sloth.

In this version of the traditional tale, Chicken Licken thinks that the sun has is fallen on her head. She rushes to spread the word, only to find that things are not quite as they seem ... This popular story written by Gill Munton and beautifully illustrated by Christine Pym will capture your child's imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

With flaps to lift on every page, this delightful book answers the questions that all young children ask about the weather, from Where does wind come from? to Why is it colder in winter? With surprising facts and weather forecasting tips, it makes a brilliant introduction to weather.

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: a motivating and empowering story about a little mole who learns that everyone has something special to give the world "Dream big, Little Mole, be brilliant, be YOU ..." Join one little mole as she follows her dream of building the biggest hole ever, and learns along the way that everyone has something special to give the world - it just sometimes takes a little time (and a few mishaps!) to discover what that special something is. A powerful celebration of embracing who you are and finding your own unique talent from Tom Percival, the creator of Ruby's Worry. With charming illustrations by Christine Pym.

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help.

  A gloriously heart-warming tale of friendship and fun from the creators of I Definitely Don't Like Winter.   Autumn is Fox's favourite time of year - there's so much to do, like scrunching leaves, tasting blackberries and picking apples. But Autumn is slipping away ... can Fox make it stay, or will he learn that a season shared is never forgotten? Join Fox on his hilarious quest to stop autumn from leaving and watch him discover that perhaps change isn't such a bad thing after all... A brilliantly funny tale about the changing seasons and learning to be in the moment Fabulous text by Fiona Barker and stunning illustrations by Christine Pym Full of humour and heart, perfect for fans of The Leaf Thief and The Squirrels Who Squabbled.

  Tuck into this wonderful picture book introduction to the changing of seasons. There's nothing Fox loves more in the world than autumn. And he's going to make it last as long as he can!  As soon as Fox opened his door, he could tell. "Autumn at last! There's so much to do!" Autumn is Fox's favourite time of the year. He loves tasting blackberries, scrunching and collecting leaves! But as the days pass, Autumn starts to reach its end. Winter is coming ... and Fox DEFINITELY cannot let that happen! Join Fox as he tries to do everything to stop Autumn from slipping by and eventually learns that each season has its magic. A funny and quirky story about the changing seasons Fabulous text by Fiona Barker, full of humour and heart

A brilliantly funny picture book about two best friends who just can't agree! Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground... Hank is so annoyed! Falling leaves mean winter is coming, and Hank definitely does not like winter. BRRRRRRR! But Hoog is overjoyed! Hoog loves winter - the snow, the snuggles, all of it! AHHHHHHH! Will these two friends learn to put their differences aside? You bet they will! They may not agree on winter, but there's something they both definitely like: each other. And there's nothing more important than being best friends. With a laugh-out-loud story bursting with personality and beautiful illustrations full of heart, I Definitely Don't Like Winter is an instant picture book classic The perfect read for winter, and all year round! With themes of friendship, disagreement, compromise and honesty

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way for little children. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while flaps reveal the answers to important questions such as 'Why don't I feel happy all the time?' and 'How can I cheer up my friend?'

How do flowers grow? Where do seeds come from? Why do leaves fall? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book. Each page asks a different question, such as "Why do plants have flowers?" The colorful illustrations, large and simple text and chunky flaps reveal the answers. Children can discover a bee's favorite flower, see inside a spiky conker shell and see how trees lose their leaves in winter. A brilliant introduction to nature and science for curious young minds.

Toby is no longer a little elephant. He's a Big Boy now, much bigger than baby sister Iris. He can pour his own milk, read his own bedtime stories, and even reach the snacks high on the "just for mummies" shelf. But some things are still very tricky even when you're big. And when Mummy is too busy with Iris to help him, Toby ends up with bad buttons, wrong wellies and loo paper everywhere! Then Toby gets very cross . . .

A delightful way for young children to discover where babies come from - from baby humans to kittens, caterpillars and kangaroos. Young children can lift the flaps to find out how babies are made, when they are born, what new babies need and how they grow. A charming, age-appropriate introduction to the facts of life to share with young children.

The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read the stories independently. There are four Traditional Tales titles available at Level 3: Cook, Pot, Cook! (based on The Magic Porridge Pot) Chicken Licken Right for Me (based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears) Boxer and the Fish (based on The Greedy Dog). Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Each Mixed Pack includes one of each of the Level 3 titles listed above. The Class Packs include six of each of the Level 3 titles listed above.

The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read the stories independently. There are four Traditional Tales titles available at Level 3: Cook, Pot, Cook! (based on The Magic Porridge Pot) Chicken Licken Right for Me (based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears) Boxer and the Fish (based on The Greedy Dog). Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Each Mixed Pack includes one of each of the Level 3 titles listed above. The Class Packs include six of each of the Level 3 titles listed above.

The latest addition to Christine Pym's feelings titles in the this popular First Questions & Answers series, using the wonderful world of bugs to explore the importance of kindness. This beautiful book explores how to be kind and why kindness is so important. It's not just about being kind to others, it's about being kind to ourselves, kind to nature and kind to our planet too. Delightful examples from Christine Pym's bug world give plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying?

What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away?

and How can I stop feeling sad?

Hungry Little Mouse is looking for some breakfast and he knows just where he can find it. Scampering into the kitchen, he finds lots of delicious treats. But as he finally finds something that's just perfect, Little Mouse quickly discovers he's not the only one looking for breakfast!

Meet a cast of characterful frogs who hop their way in and out of a range of relatable scenarios, receiving lots of helpful advice along the way.

Enter Christine Pym's adorable bug world and discover the importance of taking turns, being fair and sharing our planet with all living things. There's plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

At night, everyone is fast asleep - or are they? In the garden there's a curious red fox. Lift the flaps to find her as she sniffs around in the garden, and discover all kinds of other animals. From a frog in the pond, and a mouse near the compost heap to a hooting owl taking off into the starry sky, little children will love discovering what goes on outside while they are asleep.

How does the sun help us? What's it made of? And where does the sun go at night? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this gorgeous introduction to the sun for little children, with over 30 flaps to lift, delightful illustrations and simple text.

Published in association with the Science Museum, London.

This Read with Oxford Stage 2 story collection contains four traditional tales: Dick Whittington; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This beautifully-illustrated book with clear phonics progression is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. These well-loved traditional tales from around the world have been rewritten so that children can read them for themselves. They are expertly levelled and in line with children's phonics learning at school. In additional to the stories, the collection offers tips for reading the stories together, extended story texts that parents can read aloud to their child and story maps that children can use to help retell the story in their own words. 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!

Lift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.