Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics Stage 2: The Ox and the Yak (Book)

Series: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds. — OUP Oxford, 2012. — 112 p. — ISBN-10: 0192792989, ISBN-13: 978-0192792983.Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds Phonics have been carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and are used in schools to teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Stage 2 Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in one, with built-in progression to build reading confidence and success: 'Mr Zed', 'The Ox and the Yak', 'The Doll in the Bin', 'Animal Quiz', 'The Seven Kids', 'Ron Rabbit's Big Egg'. The Songbirds series offers a clear phonics development with gradual progression and lots of practice to help children gain reading confidence. It provides a fantastic breadth and variety of storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genres by the nation's favourite children's author, with vibrant and humorous illustrations to engage children and stimulate discussion. There are also useful tips and ideas for parents/carers.