Education

Books to help your child to read

Here are six fabulously fun titles for early readers

Posted: 4 October 2010
by Helen McKay-Ferguson

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Oxford Reading Tree Classic Stories, Oxford University Press, from £16 for six

Twins Biff and Chip, their little brother Kipper, dog Floppy and a host of family and friends are the stars of this reading series.
What’s the format? Over 200 books in ten levels of increasing difficulty. The very first stage is wordless, encouraging children to talk about the pictures. The following books feature a mix of carefully chosen phonic blends and high-frequency words.
What’s the story? The books cover a range of familiar everyday scenarios, such as naughty dogs, playing sports, going on a car journey and having a haircut.
We love The lively illustrations, which often have extra humorous details to spot.
Any extras? There’s also a complementary Read At Home series with ideas to help you talk about the story with your child.
Perfect for… Anyone who lives in a house where there’s always lots happening!