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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1: First Words: Six in Bed - Thryft
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta  | Oxford University Press, Usa

Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1: First Words: Six in Bed

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Goodreads rating: 3.86

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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1: First Words: Six in Bed is a great read for children who are just starting to learn how to read. With its wordless stories, simple first words, and supportive inside cover notes, young readers will find it easy to follow along and understand. The colorful illustrations by Alex Brychta will engage children's attention and help them comprehend the story. Additionally, parents and teachers can find further support for their children's reading development at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy's Phonics: The Playground - Thryft
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Ages 6-8
Roderick Hunt | Oxford University Press, Usa

Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy's Phonics: The Playground

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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"Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy's Phonics: The Playground" is a great book for young readers who are just beginning to learn about phonics. The story is fun and engaging, making it an enjoyable reading experience for children. Additionally, the book contains notes to help support children in their reading development, allowing for a smooth and successful reading experience. Overall, this book is a great choice for parents or teachers looking to help young children develop their reading skills in an easy and enjoyable way.
The Gingerbread Man - Thryft
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Sue Arengo, Teri Gower (Illustrator)  | Oxford University Press

The Gingerbread Man

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Goodreads rating: 3.56

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This retelling of the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man is perfect for parents looking to introduce their young children to traditional stories. With engaging illustrations and simplified text, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
The Library - Thryft
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Rod Hunt | Oxford University Press

The Library

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"The Library is an excellent book for children who are just starting to read. With its engaging adventures, young readers will be able to explore the world of reading in a fun and exciting way. One of the unique features of this book is that it is part of the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is widely used in schools to help children develop their reading skills. If you're a parent or teacher looking for a book to help children develop their love for reading, The Library is definitely worth checking out."
Winnie's Pirate Adventure - Thryft
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Valerie Thomas | Oxford University Press

Winnie's Pirate Adventure

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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Winnie's Pirate Adventure is a wonderful read for children who love magical and adventurous stories. The book is filled with captivating illustrations and engaging characters – including Winnie the Witch, who transforms into a pirate - that will keep young readers entertained throughout. The story also has a unique twist where children dress up as pirates and go on a treasure hunt.
In the Mirror - Thryft
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Richard Brown, Kate Ruttle  | Cambridge University Press

In the Mirror

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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This book could be a good read for someone looking for a thought-provoking and heart-warming story of personal transformation. The protagonist's journey towards self-acceptance and discovery will resonate with readers seeking a relatable and engaging narrative.
Hungry Floppy - Thryft
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta  | Oxford University Press

Hungry Floppy

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Goodreads rating: 4.32

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Hungry Floppy could be a good read for children who are starting to read on their own. With its fun plots and gradual progression, this book could help build children's confidence and enjoyment of reading. Parents can also find essential support through www.oxfordowl.co.uk where they can find practical advice for helping children learn to read.
A Field Guide To Plants Of Costa Rica - Thryft
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Larry Kimball, Margaret Gargiullo  | Oxford University Press

A Field Guide To Plants Of Costa Rica

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Goodreads rating: 4.43

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This book is an essential guide for naturalists, both beginners and experts alike, who want to explore the wide variety of plants in Costa Rica. With over 850 species accompanied by color photographs and detailed descriptions, it is easy to identify the plants by type of vegetation. The illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers make it a durable and practical tool for exploring the country's flora.
Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus - Thryft
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Oxford University Press | Oxford University Press, Usa

Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus

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Goodreads rating: 4.5

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Easy-to-use illustrated thesaurus, with thousands of entries, synonyms, photographs and artworks to support children's writing at home.
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog - Thryft
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Pippa Goodhart | Oxford University Press, Usa

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog

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Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ...Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at
Going, Going, Gone - Thryft
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Barbara Taylor | Oxford University Press

Going, Going, Gone

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Goodreads rating: 2.0

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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself, in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor. Going, Going, Gone explores the oldest and rarest creatures and features of our world, plus the extinct and the threatened. From dinosaurs to fossils to dazzling precious stones. Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
Mega and Micro - Thryft
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Barbara Taylor | Oxford University Press

Mega and Micro

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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself,in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor.Mega and here are the world's record breakers, both the biggest and the smallest. Water monsters, giant killers, mini-beasts and microscopic marvels.Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
Fast and Furry Racers: The Silver Serpent Cup - Thryft
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Jonathan Emmett, Ed Eaves  | Oxford University Press

Fast and Furry Racers: The Silver Serpent Cup

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Goodreads rating: 4.52

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Today the town of Furryville’s a very noisy place,Crammed with crowds of creatures getting ready for a race.The air is filled with honking horns and engines revving up,As racers take their places for THE SILVER SERPENT CUP!A high-speed, adrenaline-fuelled rhyming romp of a picture book!
Hunters - Thryft
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Barbara Taylor | Oxford University Press

Hunters

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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This informative series for young children makes a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world. We look at related groups of animals in spectacular photographs, and zoom right in on their fascinating details, to see close-up how nature has designed them for living. The deadliest members of the animal kingdom are here! We explore the hunting skills of predators large and small, and take a close look at how they trap, chase, and catch their prey.
Frogs and Snakes and Their Relatives - Thryft
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Barbara Taylor | Oxford University Press

Frogs and Snakes and Their Relatives

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Find out about frogs and toads, snakes and lizards. Get close up to a rattlesnake's rattle, see how a tadpole becomes a frog, and how a deadly pit viper senses the heat given off by its prey.
Children's History of the World 2005 - Thryft
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Neil Grant | Oxford University Press

Children's History of the World 2005

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Goodreads rating: 3.55

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The whole of human history is here, from the earliest settlement of the world to the beginning of the new millennium, in one sumptuously illustrated and easy to use volume. The essential events of world history are easy to find, because each subject is given its own double page spread. Substantial coverage of each subject is given in the lively narrative text, from a top author of history books for children, backed by a team of expert consultants. This is a new edition with a new jacket design and updated text.
The Best in Children's Books : The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1979-84 - Thryft
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Zena Sutherland | University Of Chicago Press

The Best in Children's Books : The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1979-84

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Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984.This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
Penguins of the World - Thryft
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Pauline Reilly | Oxford University Press

Penguins of the World

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If the waddle and charm of penguins have ever caught your eye, "Penguins of the World" is a delightful journey through their lives. Pauline Reilly vividly brings together the tale of 17 penguin species in a way that's accessible for all – from curious kids to passionate ornithologists. Illustrated and rich in detail yet digestible, this book promises to deepen your appreciation for these tuxedoed seabirds.