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 Written by Roderick Hunt
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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.

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the pictures. point from left to
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About the words in this book
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• Some words may be more challenging.
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read the words below to your child to talk about the

if necessary. story and learn the
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made dress some words.

scarf lorry
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everyone jam
See the inside back cover
for more ideas.
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Mum made a dress.

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Dad made some jam.

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Chip made a scarf.

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Biff made a lorry.

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Kipper made a birthday card.
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Everyone made a mess.

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• Talk about what each person made. Ask: Does it

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look difficult to make?
• Ask your child what they would make for a show.

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• Talk about why the family didn’t tidy up before
they left. Ask: Who do you think was the messiest?

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Text © Roderick Hunt 1995

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Illustrations © Alex Brychta 1995

First published 1995
This edition published 2011
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ISBN 978-0-19-848109-6
All rights reserved. Photocopying of this
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book is prohibited.
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Printed in China by Imago
Paper used in the production of this book is a
natural, recyclable product made from wood
grown in sustainable forests. The manufacturing
process conforms to the environmental
regulations of the country of origin.
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Oxford

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Level 1+

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What a

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Biff, Chip and

Kipper Stories
Level 1+
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