What’s inside...
Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series, featuring humorous and dramatic storylines with familiar settings and characters. The books aid in transitioning children from fully decodable readers like Floppy's Phonics to a richer reading experience with high-interest vocabulary. Each book includes inside cover notes to support children's reading development, with additional resources available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt when they saw the fire?
How did the community come together to help each other?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone in trouble, just like in the book?
What do you think is important to remember if there's ever a fire?
How did the story change your thoughts about firefighters and their jobs?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the urgency and emotional weight of the situation in the story.
After reading the book, discuss the importance of community help and emergency services with your child to provide real-world connections.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the events in the story to better understand their grasp on empathy and safety.
Ask your child how they perceive the role of first responders and discuss the value of such roles in our society.
Highlight the teamwork and bravery displayed by characters in the story to foster values of cooperation and courage in your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding emergency responses
Explanation: The book showcases characters reacting to a fire incident, featuring their prompt response to alert adults and call firefighters.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of quick and calm responses in emergency situations, helping them understand how to act if they ever encounter such scenarios.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters work together to ensure everyone's safety, highlighting the power of teamwork in resolving crises.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to value cooperation and teamwork in their daily interactions at school and in group activities.
Example Lesson: Safety and precaution measures
Explanation: As the story unfolds, it teaches preventive measures, such as not playing with matches and having fire alarms at home.
Real-World Application: Children learn critical safety rules that can prevent accidents, instilling habits such as being cautious and aware of their environment.
Example Lesson: Bravery and decision-making
Explanation: Characters in the book make brave decisions to help others, demonstrating the importance of courage in difficult times.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be brave and make smart decisions when faced with challenges, promoting resilience.
Example Lesson: Understanding the role of community helpers
Explanation: The book features firefighters and other community helpers working to control the fire, educating about their roles in society.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect community helpers, understanding how essential their services are to public safety.