Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Mum's New Hat and Other Stories
Read With Oxford Series
What’s inside...
Dive into the captivating world of 'Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Mum's New Hat and Other Stories' by Roderick Hunt. This collection is expertly designed for early readers, blending fun narratives with foundational phonics skills. The adventures of Biff, Chip, and Kipper not only entertain but also nurture your child's burgeoning reading abilities. Through engaging stories and relatable characters, this book reinforces vocabulary and comprehension in a comforting and enjoyable way, making it an ideal choice for shared reading experiences and fostering a love for reading. In this Read with Oxford Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper collection, children can enjoy funny rhymes with Kipper, watch Biff and Chip's magic show and find out what happens to Mum's new hat on a windy day! This collection contains two Phonics books and three Stories for Wider Reading that are ideal for children taking their first steps in reading. There are tips for parents and fun activities throughout the book for you and your child to enjoy together. Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are the well-loved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. With exciting stories, humorous illustrations, tips for parents and after-reading activities, this series is the perfect companion from your child's very first steps in phonics all the way to reading independence.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Kipper felt when Mum tried on her new hat?
Why do you think Biff and Chip reacted the way they did to Mum's new hat?
Can you think of a time when you got something new like Mum did? How did you feel?
What lessons do you think we can learn from the story about Mum's new hat?
If you were a character in the book, what would you have done differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the characters, helping your child understand the feelings associated with each scene.
Pause after significant events in the story to ask your child how they believe the characters are feeling or what they might do next.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different reactions from the characters to enhance their analytical thinking.
Relate the themes or situations from the book to your child’s life to make the story more relevant and memorable for them.
Celebrate your child's responses to questions, whether they're right or wrong, to promote a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: The stories often portray Biff, Chip, and Kipper helping their mum and each other, which reinforces the importance of being helpful.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by assisting in small tasks around the house or helping their peers in school activities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters frequently encounter situations that require them to think critically and solve problems, such as figuring out how to retrieve Mum's new hat from a tree.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be resourceful and use their thinking skills to navigate challenges they face in daily life, such as resolving conflicts with friends or completing school projects.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Many stories involve the siblings working together to overcome obstacles, showcasing the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, which can be applied in group activities at school or in team sports.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The characters often use their imagination to come up with solutions, which highlights the role of creativity in problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to use their creativity in play and when faced with tasks or problems, fostering innovative thinking skills.