Summary
For nearly forty years, Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy, and all their friends have been teaching children not only how to read, but how to enjoy reading. This great value pack contains 24 Biff, Chip & Kipper books from Stage 1 of the Read with Oxford syllabus, perfect for readers still turning those crucial phonic sounds before making them into their first words and sentences.
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Parents can use this guide to see which books are recommended for their child’s reading age and level.
What’s in the pack?
There are twenty-four Biff, Chip & Kipper books from Stage 1 included in the pack. These are perfect for a child who is starting to put together simple words using letter sounds.
There are five books with phonics activities. You play these like “I spy” - your child has to match the words with the pictures. There are twelve books that contain two stories. Each story has 8 pages, is preceded by activities, and followed by questions about the story.
Finally, there are seven books that have one story 17 pages long, followed by questions to test their understanding. Twelve books are used to practice reading with phonics, and twelve are to broaden your child’s reading.
This great value set will accompany you right through the first stage of the Read with Oxford programme. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll have a little fun on the way.
About the books
The first thirty book collection of the Biff, Chip & Kipper series was published by Oxford University Press in 1985. Since then, over 800 books have been published, originally as Oxford Reading Tree. It was created by writer Roderick Hunt and illustrator Alex Brychta to make learning to read fun, as well as useful, and in response to the poor quality of books at the time. The books have been translated into more than 15 languages, brought to over 130 countries, and adapted into multiple TV series, including Biff & Chip, now airing on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
From the publisher
These 24 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child through the early stages of learning to read. 12 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while 12 use everyday language to help broaden your child's wider reading experience. All the stories feature much-loved characters and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities.
Stage 1 - First steps: I am starting to use letter sounds to read simple words
Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the Stage 2 collection.
Read with Oxford offers you clear progression, step-by-step stage and online advice and resources to help you find perfect books to support your child throughout their reading journey.
Biff's Fun Phonics
Help Biff read captions and look for things in the pictures in these fun phonics activities.
Biff's Wonder Words
Help Biff read words and play ‘I spy’ in these fun phonics activities.
Floppy Did This!
Look at Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy’s paintings and join the children as they dress up in funny costumes in these two exciting stories.
Floppy's Fun Phonics
Read words and captions and play a game of ‘I spy’ in these fun phonics activities.
Kipper's Rhymes
Enjoy funny rhymes with Kipper and play ‘I spy’ in these two funny stories.
Six in a Bed
Join the family as they read stories in bed and find out who wins the big water fight in these two funny stories.
The Pancake
Join the children making pancakes and watch as Floppy causes havoc at a picnic in these two funny stories.
Up You Go
Find out what happens when Biff, Chip and Kipper take it in turns to go on the slide and then spot the family members in these two funny stories.
A Yak at the Picnic
Find out what happens when a yak appears at a picnic and how Gran has fun with mud in these two funny stories.
Dad's Birthday
Join the family to celebrate Dad’s birthday in this fun story.
Funny Fish
Join the family on a fishing expedition at the seaside in this funny story.
Mum's New Hat
Find out what happens to Mum’s new hat on a windy day in this funny story.
The Fizz-Buzz
Join the children at a fireworks party and watch as Biff and Dad make a mess in the kitchen in these two funny stories.
The Red Hen
Watch the children catch a hen on the run and join Kipper making a tall tower in these two funny stories.
The Snowman
Join the children building a snowman in this funny story.
Win a Nut
Watch Mum, Dad and Chip as they try to win a coconut at the fair and see what happens when mum loses her bag in these two funny stories.
A Good Trick
Watch Biff and Chip’s magic show and join the family on a trip to the beach in these two funny stories.
Cat in a Bag
Enjoy Wilf’s magic tricks and play a game of ‘It’ with Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog in these two funny stories.
Chip's Letter Sounds
Help Chip read words and play ‘I spy’ in these fun phonics activities
I am Kipper
Join Kipper and his friends as they dress up as pirates and find out what the family buy at the shops in these two funny stories.
Kipper's Alphabet I Spy
Play a game of ‘I spy’ with Kipper in these fun phonics activities.
Get On
Find out what happens on a trip to the seaside and play silly shadow games in these two funny stories.
Picnic Time
Find out what happens when a picnic in the country doesn’t go to plan in this funny story.
Silly Races
Join in with the family’s silly races in this funny story.
