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Top cat  by Julia Donaldson

Top cat

Julia Donaldson

"Find out who is top cat in Top Cat. Level 1+ Songbirds Phonics books focus on matching one sound to one letter, for example o as in dog. The focus phonics in this book are m c t p a o. Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully...

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Seb and Mits  by Debbie Croft

Seb and Mits

Debbie Croft

Tim is playing with Seb the cat, and Mits is not happy! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n.

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Fin has a map  by Cameron Macintosh

Fin has a map

Cameron Macintosh

"Can Fin get his map back from the cat? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Tam taps!  by Sally Cowan

Tam taps!

Sally Cowan

"Tam's loud hobby scares Pip, but Tam needs to tap! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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The pet rap  by Sally Cowan

The pet rap

Sally Cowan

"Reb can rap about lots of pets! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Pim and the mat  by Sally Cowan

Pim and the mat

Sally Cowan

"Pim has found threads for the nest. But she is taking them from Tam's mat! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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The dog in the fog  by Cameron Macintosh

The dog in the fog

Cameron Macintosh

"Pen loses her dog Jet in the fog. Will she find him? This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pam, Sam and Tam  by Cameron Macintosh

Pam, Sam and Tam

Cameron Macintosh

"Pam gives water to her pet cats, Sam and Tam. But Tam is about to cause some trouble! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Tam met Reb  by Sally Cowan

Tam met Reb

Sally Cowan

"Tam met a new friend Reb at the park. Reb has a pet rat! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Sam in the cab  by Debbie Croft

Sam in the cab

Debbie Croft

"Sam is digging at the pit when he hits a tap! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Tig the cub  by Debbie Croft

Tig the cub

Debbie Croft

"Tig the lion cub and his mum play in the sun. This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pep and Ben  by Cameron Macintosh

Pep and Ben

Cameron Macintosh

"Will Pep share his mat with the puppy Ben? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Pip sips  by Sally Cowan

Pip sips

Sally Cowan

"Tam's pet rabbit, Pip, knocks over Tam's drink. Pip must be thirsty! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Tim and Mits  by Debbie Croft

Tim and Mits

Debbie Croft

"Tim has a dog called Mits, but will Mits sit? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Pip at the pit  by Sally Cowan

Pip at the pit

Sally Cowan

"Tam is having fun in the pit, but she can't find Pip. Is Pip hiding in the pit? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Pat, pat, pat!  by Cameron Macintosh

Pat, pat, pat!

Cameron Macintosh

"There are lots of different pets to own. Pets are fun to pat! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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A bed for Red Hen  by Cameron Macintosh

A bed for Red Hen

Cameron Macintosh

"Red Hen needs a bed. But not a dog bed, Peg! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Tip the hen  by Debbie Croft

Tip the hen

Debbie Croft

"Tip the hen can sit in her pen. What else can she do in her pen? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Sam, Fab and Bec  by Debbie Croft

Sam, Fab and Bec

Debbie Croft

"What do Sam, Fab and Bec do to keep fit? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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My mat!  by Cameron Macintosh

My mat!

Cameron Macintosh

"Sam and Tam want to sit on the mat. Is there room for both of them? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Jin and the rat!  by Cameron Macintosh

Jin and the rat!

Cameron Macintosh

"Jin the wolf cub can see a rat. Then the rat runs into a pit... and so does Jin! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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The rip in the hat  by Debbie Croft

The rip in the hat

Debbie Croft

"Tim's hat blows off. Will Tim get his hat back? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Sit, Mits!  by Debbie Croft

Sit, Mits!

Debbie Croft

"Can Tim stop Mits from getting wet in the pit at the park? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Reb the ram  by Cameron Macintosh

Reb the ram

Cameron Macintosh

"Can Reb save the rat from the sneaky cat? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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My pet map  by Cameron Macintosh

My pet map

Cameron Macintosh

"Fin's owner is making a pet map. Will Fin be on the map? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Pet cats  by Debbie Croft

Pet cats

Debbie Croft

"Ben, Pen, Ren and Bec have lots of fun with their pet cats. This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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It is hot!  by Cameron Macintosh

It is hot!

Cameron Macintosh

"There are lots of things to do when it is hot outside! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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I can jog!  by Cameron Macintosh

I can jog!

Cameron Macintosh

"I can jog in all sorts of places! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Tab in a cap!  by Debbie Croft

Tab in a cap!

Debbie Croft

"Pam sees a cat in a hat. She gets a hat for Tab! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Pip and Mits  by Sally Cowan

Pip and Mits

Sally Cowan

"Tim and Mits come to visit Tam and Pip. They play at the pit together! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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In the cab  by Debbie Croft

In the cab

Debbie Croft

"Cam sits in the cab and digs at the pit. This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Jobs for Tib  by Debbie Croft

Jobs for Tib

Debbie Croft

"Tib the tow truck can't do big jobs. What jobs can Tib do? This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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The pet fun run  by Sally Cowan

The pet fun run

Sally Cowan

"The pets are in a fun run! They can run and hop and jog. This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Gus the bus  by Debbie Croft

Gus the bus

Debbie Croft

"Dan drives Gus, the big, red bus. This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Tip, pat and tap  by Sally Cowan

Tip, pat and tap

Sally Cowan

"I tip, pat and tap to bake! This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Mim and Tim  by Debbie Croft

Mim and Tim

Debbie Croft

"Tim can't find Mim at the mat or the tap. Is she still at the pit? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Tam and the hat  by Sally Cowan

Tam and the hat

Sally Cowan

"Which pets are in Tam's hat? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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A nap in bed  by Cameron Macintosh

A nap in bed

Cameron Macintosh

"The house is too noisy. I can not nap! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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My dog, Dom  by Cameron Macintosh

My dog, Dom

Cameron Macintosh

"Dom the dog is old, but he still has fun! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pam pats, Sam taps!  by Debbie Croft

Pam pats, Sam taps!

Debbie Croft

"Pam and Sam are building a sandcastle at the pit. This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Bip and the nut  by Cameron Macintosh

Bip and the nut

Cameron Macintosh

"Ant takes Bip's big nut. Can Bip get it back? This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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A bug on my bed!  by Cameron Macintosh

A bug on my bed!

Cameron Macintosh

"It is hard to nap with a bug on the bed! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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I bet it fits!  by Cameron Macintosh

I bet it fits!

Cameron Macintosh

"Will the boy find a hat that fits? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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At the pit  by Debbie Croft

At the pit

Debbie Croft

"Mim and Tim are at the gym, but Mim can't find Tim. Where is he? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Pim and Big Mag  by Sally Cowan

Pim and Big Mag

Sally Cowan

"Sim and Pim eat bugs, but Big Mag wants Bub! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Peg digs a dam  by Debbie Croft

Peg digs a dam

Debbie Croft

"Peg digs at the dam to make it bigger for Bec's rams. This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pip met Bun  by Sally Cowan

Pip met Bun

Sally Cowan

"Tam brings Bun to the pit. Will Pip be happy to meet Bun? This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Sim and Pim  by Sally Cowan

Sim and Pim

Sally Cowan

"Sim and Pim meet each other on a tree branch. This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Bats  by Debbie Croft

Bats

Debbie Croft

"There are lots of different types of bats. What do these bats look like? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Dogs  by Sally Cowan

Dogs

Sally Cowan

"Dogs can be big and dogs can dig. My dog gets hugs! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pip  by Sally Cowan

Pip

Sally Cowan

"Tam meets her new pet rabbit, Pip. This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Seb and the cat  by Sally Cowan

Seb and the cat

Sally Cowan

"Seb is looking for food. Watch out for the cat, Seb! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Sim, Pim and the Bat (Set 2, Book 6)  by Sally Cowan

Sim, Pim and the Bat (Set 2, Book 6)

Sally Cowan

"Sim and Pim are trying to sleep. What is making that sound? This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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The big map  by Sally Cowan

The big map

Sally Cowan

"Dad and I see the big map. I had fun! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Pim? Pim?  by Sally Cowan

Pim? Pim?

Sally Cowan

"Sim finds Pip at the tap and Tam at the pit. But where is Pim? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Run, Reds, run!  by Cameron Macintosh

Run, Reds, run!

Cameron Macintosh

"The Reds are running in a relay race. Go Reds! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Fun in the sun  by Debbie Croft

Fun in the sun

Debbie Croft

"Outdoor activities in the sun can be lots of fun! This book focuses on the Set 3 sounds: d, j, o, g, u."--Publisher.

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Hats and caps  by Debbie Croft

Hats and caps

Debbie Croft

"Sam, Tim, Pen and Bec all wear different hats and caps. This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n."--Publisher.

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Sit, sip, tip, pat!  by Cameron Macintosh

Sit, sip, tip, pat!

Cameron Macintosh

"What do Tam, Tim, Mat and Sam like to do? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Is it a ... ?  by Sally Cowan

Is it a ... ?

Sally Cowan

"Is it a tap, a pit or a mat? Can you guess what the hidden things are? This book focuses on the Set 1 sounds: m, s, a, p, i, t."--Publisher.

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Dear Peppa ; by Katie Dale

Dear Peppa ;

Katie Dale

"Peppa Pig and George want to send a letter. George does not like the dark!"--Publisher.

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Where is the click beetle?

Where is the click beetle?

"It is morning! The click beetle walks. This book focuses on the times of the day and the preposition 'on'"--Publisher.

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What is this shape?

What is this shape?

"What shape is the cloud?["--Publisher.

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There are ten.

There are ten.

"How many animals are there? This book focuses on counting from one to ten, and provides practice of using the phrases 'there is' and 'there are', as well as animal names in English"--Publisher.

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Where is my home?

Where is my home?

"'Where is my home?' says the rooster. This book focuses on asking the question 'Where is ...?' in English. It also provides practice of giving and receiving basic directions"--Publisher.

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What color is the donkey?

What color is the donkey?

The animals are pink, red, bue, green, and yellow!

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I love food!

I love food!

"Do you like pasta? I love pasta! This book focuses on the statement, 'I love', and introduces food-related vocabulary in English"--Publisher.

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It is Friday!

It is Friday!

"What day is today? This book focuses on learning the days of the week in English, as well as providing practice of using the statement 'It is ...'"--Publisher.

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Goodbye, Cricket.

Goodbye, Cricket.

"Goodbye, Cricket," says the worm. This book focuses on different ways of saying goodbye and introduces insect names in English"--Publisher.

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What is it?

What is it?

"Is it a jaguar? Is it a monkey? This book focuses on introducing various animals in English, as well as precticing the question, 'What is it?'"--Publisher.

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What do you like?

What do you like?

"The girl and the boy are friends. What do they like? This book focuses on asking and answering the question, 'What do you like?' and provides practice of vocabulary for hobbies in English"--Publisher.

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I help  by Joe Cepeda

I help

Joe Cepeda

"When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds"--

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I hop  by Joe Cepeda

I hop

Joe Cepeda

"A boy rides a pogo stick to a visit with grandma."--Publisher.

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Kelp finds a way to help!  by Natalie Shaw

Kelp finds a way to help!

Natalie Shaw

"Kelp loves helping his friends and family. But how can Kelp help this time? Can he dance the problem away or will he need some unicorn magic?"--Publisher.

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