Children's books for World Book Day | Oxford University Press (China)

The Railway Children

(Suitable for 9 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192744456

Description
A timeless journey.
If you enjoy fantastic family adventures, then it's full steam ahead with The Railway Children! Not only does this edition have the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most out of the story, and gives lots of recommendations for other books you might enjoy.

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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 7: More Stories B: Pack of 6

Top 10 most popular books on loan from Hong Kong Public Libraries in 2016 (Junior English non-fiction)

(Suitable for 6 – 7 years old)
ISBN: 9780198483229

Description
The Level 7 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, More Stories A and More Stories B involve familiar situations and a variety of fantasy settings through the magic key adventures. Longer stories help to build reading stamina, which is important for later reading success. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading.

Features

Well-loved, familiar characters that children can identify with

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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 6: Stories: Pack of 6

Top 10 most popular books on loan from Hong Kong Public Libraries in 2016 (Junior English non-fiction)

(Suitable for 5 – 7 years old)
ISBN: 9780198483229

Description
The Level 6 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, More Stories A and More Stories B involve familiar situations and a variety of fantasy settings through the magic key adventures. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading.

Features

Well-loved, familiar characters that children can identify with

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Oxford Reading Tree: The Red Parrot and Other Stories

(Suitable for 4 – 5 years old)
ISBN: 9780192744746

Description
This Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper Collection contains six carefully levelled stories for children who are getting ready to read. It includes two Level 1 Phonics stories which introduce letter sounds and help practise reading simple words and sentences; and four Level 1 First stories which introduce first words and develop early reading skills.

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Level 1 is for children who are getting ready to read, introducing fundamental early reading skills and encouraging a love of story.
Engaging and colourful Biff, Chip and Kipper storybooks which include support for parents and activities for children.
Great value: 6 Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper books in 1!
Designed by educational experts to help parents support their child's development as a reader and to complement what they learn at school.
Is carefully graded: 6 levels with gradual progression to help build reading confidence using a mix of Phonics and First Stories.
The UK's best-selling home reading series based on the Oxford Reading Tree, which is used in 80% of primary schools.

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Oxford Reading Tree: The Magic Button and Other Stories

(Suitable for 4 – 5 years old)
ISBN: 9780192744753

Description
This Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper Collection contains six carefully levelled stories for children who are learning to read. It includes two Level 2 Phonics books which practise sounds and letters; and four Level 2 First Stories introduce first words and develop early reading skills.

Features

Great value: 6 Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper books in 1!
The UK's best-selling home reading series. Designed by educational experts to help parents support their child's development as a reader and to complement what their child is learning at school.
Is carefully graded: 6 levels with gradual progression to help build reading confidence using a mix of Phonics and First Stories.
Based on the Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools.
Engaging and colourful Biff, Chip and Kipper storybooks which include support for parents and activities for children.

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Star on Stormy Mountain

(Suitable for 5 – 7 years old)
ISBN: 9780192739223

Description
Star, a border collie pup, is too fast and eager to be a sheepdog. But one dark and stormy night, a lamb goes missing. Star dashes across the mountainside to find it, but she soon discovers that the lamb isn't the only one who needs her help.

Features

Great concept - combines the appeal of puppies with a universal school setting and the emergency services!
Bestselling, animal expert author Gill Lewis brings authenticity to the portrayal of the different breeds of dog.
Highly illustrated animal stories that appeal to boys as strongly as to girls.
Quality writing - Gill's novels for older readers have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and the Carnegie Medal.
Visit Gill Lewis's website at www.gilllewis.com.

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Scout and the Sausage Thief

(Suitable for 5 – 7 years old)
ISBN: 9780192739209

Description
Book 1 in the Puppy Academy series by bestselling author and animal expert Gill Lewis.

Scout wants nothing more than to be a police dog, just like her mum and dad. And when a sausage thief strikes, it's up to her to catch the culprit. But finding the thief may not be that easy. . .

Features

Great concept - combines the appeal of puppies with a universal school setting and the emergency services!
Bestselling, animal expert author Gill Lewis brings authenticity to the portrayal of the different breeds of dog.
Highly illustrated animal stories that appeal to boys as strongly as to girls.
Quality writing - Gill's novels for older readers have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and the Carnegie Medal.
Visit Gill Lewis's website at www.gilllewis.com.

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Isadora Moon Goes to School

(Suitable for 5 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192744319

Description
Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she is a bit of both. So when it's time for Isadora to start school she's not sure where she belongs - vampire school or fairy school?

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Isadora Moon Goes to the Ballet

(Suitable for 5 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192744371

Description
Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and Isadora is a bit of both. Isadora loves ballet, especially when she's wearing her black tutu, and she can't wait to see a real show at the theatre with the rest of her class. But when the curtain rises, where is Pink Rabbit?

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Intergalactic Ed and the Space Pirates

(Suitable for 2 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192739407

Description
Join Intergalactic Ed and Sputnik the cat as they attempt to stop the Space Pirates from stealing the moon! Will they manage to outwit the ghastly galactic crew? Or will they end up walking the dreaded Space Plank? Find out in this madcap adventure through space!

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Steven Seagull: Action Hero

(Suitable for 2 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192738691

Description
Follow Steven Seagull's hilarious mission to bring justice to Beach City. The odds are against him. But that's the way he likes it!

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The Adventures Of Mr Toad

(Suitable for 2 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192738684

Description
With stunning illustrations from David Roberts, and a sparkling new text from Tom Moorhouse, this is a glorious picture-book edition of The Wind in the Willows. Kenneth Grahame's children's classic has all the ingredients you need to make a perfect picture book - great characters, humour, lots of adventure, and a heartwarming message about the true value of friendship. This is the perfect book to introduce a really young audience to Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, Mr Toad.

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This Book Is Out Of Control

(Suitable for 2 years old or above)
ISBN: 9780192746290

Description
Ben and Bella are playing with Ben's remote controlled fire engine. So why doesn't it turn or spin or sound its siren when Ben presses the buttons? And why are strange things happening to Bella's dog? This is a book that's out of control and only the reader can help get things back to normal.

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