Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: the Moon in the Pond

Powling, Chris; Gamble, Nikki; Page, Thelma; Winston, Jeannie (ILT)

ISBN 10: 019833947X / ISBN 13: 9780198339472

Published by Oxford University Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: the Moon in the Pond
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019833947X
• ISBN 13: 9780198339472
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Jeannie Winston
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

The Moon in the Pond is a Brer Rabbit tale from African-American traditional stories. Rabbit tells Bear and Fox that the moon has fallen in the pond. Will they be able to rescue it? This humorous story written by Chris Powling and beautifully illustrated by Jeannie Winston will capture your child's imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at a href="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.

About the Author

Chris Powling is the author of more than 80 books for children, including The Phantom Carwash and Blade. He has also written books on children's reading, writing and language. Chris is a popular speaker at conferences and book events, as well as offering his own sessions on Creativity and on Talking into Reading into Writing. Jeannie Winston has been working as an illustrator and designer since 1978. Her work is influenced by colour and a profound love of animals, nature and magic. She is fascinated by the patterns and designs in flowers and plants and tries to convey a magical sense of playfulness in her work. She lives and works alongside her husband and son in Santa Monica, California. 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).