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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.

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together. Ask: What do you think Kipper support to read the

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thought when he looked in the mirror? words:
• Look at Kipper in bed on page 1. • Ask your child to

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Ask: How do you think he feels? point from left to
• Look through the book and talk about right under each word
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the pictures. whilst reading.
• Model how to sound
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About the words in this book
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• Your child should be able to sound out
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and blend some words, which may include:
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whole word for your

had in bed Mum Dad child.
shopping job got • Use the pictures
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to talk about the

• Some words may be more challenging. story and learn the
Encourage or model blending, then read meaning of new
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the words below to your child if necessary. words.

she he spots too doctor
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Kipper had spots.

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Biff and Chip had spots too.

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The doctor came.

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“Stay in bed,” she said.

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Mum had spots.

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said the doctor.

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He went shopping.

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“What a job!” said Dad.

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Everyone got better.

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“Oh, no!” said Mum.

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Dad had spots.

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• Ask: Why did the doctor say that everyone must

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stay in bed?
• Find three things that Dad did to help.

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Text © Roderick Hunt 1989

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Illustrations © Alex Brychta 1989

First published 1989
This edition published 2011
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ISBN 978-0-19-848140-9
All rights reserved. Photocopying of this
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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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Level 2

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Spots!

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Everyone got spots.
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Biff, Chip and

Kipper Stories
Level 2
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More Stories A
Floppy’s Bath
The Baby-sitter
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The Water Fight

Kipper’s Balloon
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Spots!
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