Phil is a terrible goalie in The Goalie's Secret. 'The only thing Phil can catch is a cold,' laugh his team. How can he become a better goalie? Can an elderly lady in pink slippers help him? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

This book presents Serge Prokofieff's famous musical story about young Peter and the Wolf in the style of a play with four scenes. The cast of characters on page 2 shows how Prokofieff used a different musical instrument to represent each character. With the help of a narrator, the story reveals, how Peter outwits the big bad wolf. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type - A playscript of a traditional tale. A poster on pages 22 and 23 recaps on elements of Peter's character, around which children can discuss the story. Curriculum links - Music: Exploring sounds. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

How would you scare a bear out of your cabin? Or out of your fishing boat? Another rhyming read-aloud from the Moose on the Loose team.

Dinosaurs A prehistoric touch-and-feel book
Dinosaurs are adored by the toddler set and this multiple touch-and-feel novelty book will place these ancient creatures directly into young reader's hands.
Now dino fans everywhere can explore this colorful collection of dinosaurs as sharp teeth chomp and feathery wings soar, spiky tails swing, and pop-up dinosaurs roar
With dino-centric touch-and-feels on every page, oversized flaps, a dino-sized pop-up, and a gatefold reveal at the end of the book, Dinosaurs will have kids of all ages roaring for more

What would you do with a moose on the loose? Would you chase him, or race him, or stand up to face him? What would you do with a moose on the loose?
What would you do with a moose in your yard? Or in your house? How about in your room?
Or in your tub?
Would you give him two boats?
Would you see if he floats?
What would you do?
Colorful, comic artwork highlights the hilarity that ensues when wildlife wanders indoors. Can boy best beast?
By story's end, young readers will know exactly what to do when a moose goes on the loose!

Little Hog is the cutest, cuddliest hog in the whole forest, and EVERYONE wants to hug him! But Little Hog doesn't like hugs - he's far too old for that. He makes a poster telling everyone: "Hogs Hate Hugs!" and storms off - so his friends have to come up with an ingenious way of making him realise that "You can never be too old for a good hug!" With adorable and lively illustrations packed with character, this picture book is fantastic for parents and children to share together, emphasising the importance of love and affection with those who are close to you.