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Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Wet Feet and Other Stories

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What’s inside...

The book offers a collection of captivating stories featuring Biff, Chip, and Kipper who navigate through magical lands and everyday scenarios, helping young readers to enhance their reading abilities. This Read with Oxford Stage 2 collection includes engaging phonics books and stories for wider reading, complete with tips for parents and interactive activities. Children can join Kipper as he picks out a new hat, fish with Wilf, and go on a desert adventure with Floppy. Ideal for early readers, these stories from the Oxford Reading Tree are accompanied by humorous illustrations and activities that support reading development and independence.
Series reading

Non-Sequential

Age

5-7

Length

96 pages

Text complexity

Character compass

Biff
Kipper
Chip

Discussion points

Why do you think Biff, Chip, and Kipper decided to go on an adventure in the story 'Wet Feet'?
What would you do if you found yourself in a similar situation as the characters?
How did the characters' decisions affect the outcome of the story?
What lessons can we learn from the challenges faced by Biff, Chip, and Kipper?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like the characters helped each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by asking open-ended questions.
Use expressions and gestures that reflect the excitement or tension in the story, to make the reading session more interactive and engaging.
Draw parallels between the story and the child’s personal experiences to deepen their understanding and connection to the story.
Give your child time to think about your questions, indicating that their views are valued, which boosts their confidence in expressing themselves.
Consider creating drawings or role-playing scenes from the book to bring the story to life, further enhancing understanding and enjoyment.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: The importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the stories often face challenges that they can overcome by working together, emphasizing the value of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of cooperation and helping each other to accomplish common goals in school projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: Characters in the stories experience the results of their choices, which teaches children that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children think before acting and encourages them to consider the potential outcomes of their decisions in their interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Valuing Differences
Explanation: The diverse characters in these stories showcase different perspectives, demonstrating that everyone has something unique to contribute.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate the diverse abilities and viewpoints of their peers, promoting inclusivity and respect in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The stories encourage exploring new things, as Biff, Chip, and Kipper embark on adventures, illustrating the joys of discovering the unknown.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to engage with the world around them with enthusiasm and a keen interest in learning.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the stories, the characters encounter various problems that they must solve, showing the importance of critical thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills in real-life situations, whether in academic challenges or in navigating social relationships.

Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Wet Feet and Other Stories by Cynthia Rider, Roderick Hunt