Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics Stage 1+: Zak and the Vet

Oxford University Press, 2006 -12 pages-
ISBN: 978-0-19-846655-0Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world
with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds Phonics have been carefully
created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and are used
in schools to teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Stage 1+ Songbirds
collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in one, with built-in progression
to build reading confidence and success: 'Top Cat', 'Sam's Pot', 'Bob Bug',
'Dig, Dig, Dig', 'Zak and the Vet', 'Mum Bug's Bag'. The Songbirds series offers
a clear phonics development with gradual progression and lots of practice to help
children gain reading confidence. It provides a fantastic breadth and variety of
storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genres by the nation's favourite children's author,
with vibrant and humorous illustrations to engage children and stimulate discussion.
There are also useful tips and ideas for parents/carers.