These well-loved traditional stories have been carefully retold using phonics and familiar language so that children can read them for themselves. This Level 2 collection contains these 4 enjoyable stories: Rabbit on the Run which is based on Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare; I Will Get You which is based on the Norwegian folk tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Dick and His Cat which is based on Dick Whittington; and The King and His
Wish which is based on the Caribbean tale The King Who Wanted to Touch the Moon about a king who makes demands that get him into trouble.The Traditional Tales series offers:
*A clear phonics progression providing lots of practice to build reading confidence and success.*A range of tales from around the world - a perfect introduction to different cultures and traditions.*A rich selection of stories and illustrations to capture your child's imagination and inspire a love of reading. *Support for parents including tips, talking points and a fun activity after every story. Also visit www.oxfordowl.co.uk
for practical advice, helpful information about phonics, lots of fun activities, free storyteller videos and free eBooks.
Author Biography
Nikki Gamble is the founder and Director of Write Away and Just Imagine Story Centre. Nikki has worked in education and reading promotion for over 25 years, Formerly a teacher (secondary and primary) and teacher educator, she is lecturer, writer and education consultant. Nikki is also on the current Executive Committee of United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA). Kate Slater had her first children's picture book, Magpie's Treasure, published by Andersen
Press last year. It has recently been shortlisted for the 2011 Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Award. Laura Hughes adores what she does and feels very lucky to be able to illustrate for a living. Each
new job is a new highlight for her and she loves the tingly feeling of anticipation when a book comes through. She graduated in 2005 and has been producing artwork for books, cards and magazines ever since. Sue Mason worked at Walker Books for ten years, and is now a full-time illustrator. Some of the many titles she has worked on include Candy Plastic and The Inventors. Alison Hawes is a fulltime freelance writer and has written over 200 titles to date. She has had books
published by most major UK educational publishers as well as by smaller, more specialist publishers. Her books are sold worldwide and some have been translated into French and Chinese. Alex Lane has tried pretty much
everything from boom operating, to being a horse riding instructor, personal assistant and stuntwoman (not all at the same time). She also went to university and did a degree and then an MA in creative writing. She now writes books, screenplays and the occasional poem, mostly for children. Katie Adams is a vibrant, new author with a love of picture books. Katie has been an early years primary school teacher and now she lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
