Read with Oxford: Stage 3: Comic Books: Pip, Lop, Mip, Bop
Read With Oxford Series
What’s inside...
This engaging comic book collection follows the adventures of four friends, Pip, Lop, Mip, and Bop, as they explore their whimsical world and learn important life lessons. Each story combines fun, excitement, and education in a creative and accessible format designed to help young readers develop their reading skills. Join Pip, Lop, Mip and Bop on two fun adventures in the garden! Can the friends come to the rescue when they discover a star has fallen from the sky? Two imaginative stories in an accessible comic-strip format to engage even the most reluctant readers. With carefully levelled text, ideal for practising the phonics skills children learn at school. This engaging collection of two Read with Oxford comic strip-stories is ideal for children who are growing in reading confidence. The stories are phonics-based and have been specially written so that your child can read them for themselves. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the stories. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Read with Oxford Stage 3 equates to Oxford Levels 4 and 5 used in schools. For more information about the Read with Oxford Stages, as well as practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress, go to readwithoxford.com. Let's get them flying!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Pip, Lop, Mip, and Bop were feeling when they went on their adventure?
How would you solve a problem like the one in the story?
What was your favorite part of the comic, and why?
If you could have a superpower like one of the characters, which one would you choose and what would you do with it?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our town?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, point to the illustrations and ask your child to describe what they see. This helps in connecting the text with visuals.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or what could happen next in the story, boosting creativity and inference skills.
Discuss the characters' actions and decisions. Ask your child if they agree or disagree with those decisions and explore the reasons.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences. This will help them connect personally with the story, enhancing understanding and empathy.
Praise your child’s responses and insights, fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards reading and discussing books.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters Pip, Lop, Mip, and Bop work together to solve problems they encounter on their adventures.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is vital in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the comic, the group faces various challenges but they do not give up, teaching persistence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying and not be discouraged by setbacks, whether in learning new skills or overcoming day-to-day obstacles.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: The group often uses imaginative and unconventional ideas to navigate their issues.
Real-World Application: Children can see the value of thinking outside the box and applying creativity to solve problems in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Pip, Lop, Mip, and Bop demonstrate caring and supportive relationships.
Real-World Application: The story helps children understand the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with peers.