Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Snoot's Big Bad Dream and Other Stories
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Dive into the imaginative world with 'Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Snoot’s Big Bad Dream and Other Stories' by Nikki Gamble. This collection is tailored for children transitioning to independent reading, featuring engaging stories that foster literacy and focus. Snoot's adventures address common childhood fears through light-hearted, reassuring narratives, making it an excellent choice for discussing emotions. Endorsed by educational experts, this book supports language development and problem-solving skills. A perfect pick for shared reading moments, building both confidence and a love for reading in young minds. Six captivating and engaging stories with clear progression, ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. Meet the boy with a sabre-tooth kitten, read about a monkey who dreams of climbing to the top of the Taj Mahal and find out what happens when Snoot stands up to his big, bad dream. With a variety of stunning artwork styles and six funny, heart-warming and exciting stories, this collection has something for everyone. The stories have been specially written to support and develop your child's reading skills as they gain more confidence and move towards independent reading. The stories are carefully levelled, building on the phonics skills children learn at school. Activities after every story make reading fun and reinforce comprehension. Each collection also features tips for parents to help you support your child's developing reading skills. 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 4 equates to Oxford Levels 6 and 7 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
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Snoot felt when he was having the big bad dream? Can you describe it?
What would you do if you were in Snoot's situation during his dream?
How did Snoot's friends help him? Why is it important to have friends during scary times?
What lessons did you learn from Snoot's adventure?
If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child express their feelings or thoughts first before sharing your own interpretations of the story.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book to deepen their understanding and connection to the story.
Discuss the importance of supporting friends, similar to how Snoot's friends helped him, and relate it to your child’s real-life experiences.
Ask your child to predict alternative endings to the story to foster creativity and speculative thinking.
Reinforce the moral of the story by connecting it to daily life lessons which will make the themes more relatable to the child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Facing fears
Explanation: In 'Snoot's Big Bad Dream,' Snoot confronts a scary situation that turns out to be just a dream, teaching children that facing fears can often reveal they are less intimidating than imagined.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding when dealing with their own fears, such as trying new activities or facing challenging situations, knowing the fear might be less daunting than it seems.
Example Lesson: Importance of empathy
Explanation: The stories often depict characters understanding and sharing feelings with each other, which underlines the importance of being empathetic.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children learn to recognize and respond to emotions in their peers, fostering stronger friendships and more supportive social environments.
Example Lesson: Value of perseverance
Explanation: The characters in these tales frequently encounter challenges that they overcome through determination and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persist through difficulties in their own lives, be it in completing homework, mastering a new skill, or resolving conflicts.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The imaginative settings and creative solutions in the stories encourage thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to utilize their creativity in problem-solving and expressing themselves in artistic or academic endeavors.