Reading

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Free eBook library

Take a look at our tablet-friendly eBooks, which include all of your child’s favourite characters from Biff, Chip and Kipper to the Project X Team.

Phonics guide

Our essential guide to learning to read with phonics.

Phonics guide

Read Write Inc. support

Tips, free eBooks and practice activities to help children learning with Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Read Write Inc. Phonics

Which Stage?

Find out which reading Stage or Level is right for your child (suitable for children approximately 3–7 years old).

Which Stage is my child?

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Reading schemes

Learn about the read schemes, Levels and Stages used at school.

About reading schemes

Struggling readers

Expert advice on how to tell if your child is a struggling reader, and tips to support them at home.

What to do if your child is a struggling reader

Comprehension

Comprehension skills are essential in learning to read, and enjoying reading. Get tips on how to help your child.

Comprehension skills

Book recommendations

How to build a girl

Books to inspire, encourage, or just reassure your daughter.

How to build a girl

Books to get boys reading

John Dougherty shares his top picks for books to encourage and inspire your son to read.

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Picture books for older readers

Wonderful books that use spellbinding illustrations to introduce children to big ideas.

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Non-fiction early readers

Develop your child’s reading and language skills with non-fiction.

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From Oxford University Press

Biff, Chip and Kipper: My Phonics Kit

Read with Oxford | Stages 2–3

Packed full of fun activities, engaging stories and useful tips, this kit provides you with everything you need to support your child in the lead up to the national phonics screening check for 6-year-olds. Contains three activity books, three story books, stickers, and more. View product

Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories

Read with Oxford | Stage 2 | Age 4–5

This collection of seven fun stories by Julia Donaldson helps your child develop early reading skills at home. Read about the Trunk and the Skunk, find out why Gran is so cross and discover how Ron Rabbit makes a rocket! View product

My Reading and Writing Kit: Early sounds and blending

Read Write Inc. Phonics | Age 3–5

This comprehensive kit is packed full of resources to help your child learn to read and write. It is a perfect way to prepare your child for school and support them as they begin to learn phonics in Nursery and Reception. Includes flashcards, a handwriting book, wipe-clean sheet and pen, and parent handbook View product

Isadora Moon Goes on Holiday

Harriet Muncaster | Age 5+

When Isadora wins an amazing holiday for her whole family she's ready for sun, sea, and sand! But there's work to be done when she and her mermaid friend Marina discover a baby turtle in trouble. Can Isadora help the turtle find a way home? View product