Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Read with Oxford Phonics 36 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Sam's Pot
Top Cat
Bob Bug
Dig, Dig, Dig!
Zak and the Vet
Mum Bug's Bag
Fish and Chips
This and That
Miss! Miss!
The Odd Pet
Doctor Duck
Singing Dad
The Big Match
The Shopping List
Gran is Cross
The Trunk and the Skunk
The Scrap Rocket
Splash and Squelch
Tadpoles
The Snake and the Drake
Moan, Moan, Moan!
The Wrong Kind of Knight
Spike Says
Queen Anneena's Feast
Sue Kangaroo
The Cinderella Play
Usman's Books
The Upside-down Browns
Leroy
No Milk Today
Tara's Party
Paula the Vet
Where Were You Bert?
Clare and the Fair
The Deer and the Earwig
Jack and the Giants

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780192776518
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Grades PreK-2)

Overview
Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Read with Oxford Phonics 36 Books Collection Set gathers the beloved author's complete Songbirds phonics series—Stages 1 through 4—into one convenient paperback wallet. Written by Julia Donaldson, celebrated for The Gruffalo, these 36 short stories pair catchy rhythm and humor with carefully structured phonics progression. Early readers move from simple consonant-vowel-consonant words toward longer sentences and richer vocabulary as they advance through the stages. Ideal for home reading practice, classroom libraries, or as a thoughtful gift, this set gives young children a complete, structured phonics journey built around stories they'll genuinely want to read again and again.

About the Books
This 36-book collection takes beginning readers through four carefully leveled stages of the Songbirds Read with Oxford Phonics program, originally developed by Oxford University Press alongside Julia Donaldson, the award-winning author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Each stage introduces new phonic sounds and blends in a deliberate sequence, starting with short, simple consonant-vowel-consonant words in Stage 1 and building toward longer sentences, dialogue, and richer vocabulary by Stage 4. Rather than reading like dry phonics drills, every story bursts with Donaldson's signature wit, rhythm, and warmth—featuring animal friends, funny family mishaps, playground capers, and the occasional knight or kangaroo. Children encounter recurring characters and familiar settings across the set, which helps build reading confidence as new vocabulary is introduced gradually and reinforced through repetition. The stories are short enough to finish in a single sitting, making them perfect for bedtime reading, classroom reading corners, or independent practice time. Because the set spans four full stages, it naturally grows with a child's ability, meaning parents and teachers don't need to purchase separate packs as reading skills develop. The compact paperback format is lightweight and durable, designed to withstand repeated handling by small hands. Many parents use the collection alongside phonics instruction at school to reinforce sound-letter relationships taught in the classroom, while teachers often use the set to build a leveled classroom library. Whether read aloud together or tackled independently, this collection offers a structured yet genuinely enjoyable path toward reading fluency.

Key Benefits

• Complete 36-book phonics journey spanning Stages 1 through 4, from first sounds to confident sentences
• Written by Julia Donaldson, the award-winning author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom
• Compact, durable paperback wallet format, perfect for home shelves, book bags, or classroom storage
• Short, engaging stories that make phonics practice fun rather than a chore
• Gradually increasing vocabulary and sentence complexity that grows with your child's reading skills
• Ideal for independent reading, bedtime stories, or structured classroom phonics instruction

Book-by-Book Guide
Sam's Pot — a gentle rhyming story introducing simple short-vowel words for brand-new readers.
Top Cat — a playful tale with repetitive sentence patterns that build early decoding confidence.
Bob Bug — a bright, bug-themed adventure using simple consonant-vowel-consonant words.
Dig, Dig, Dig! — a rhythmic digging adventure that reinforces early phonic blends through repetition.
Zak and the Vet — a friendly animal story that introduces young readers to simple sentence structures.
Mum Bug's Bag — a lighthearted family story built around short, decodable words.
Fish and Chips — a fun, food-themed tale that practices consonant blends in an everyday setting.
This and That — a playful vocabulary-building story using comparison words children encounter daily.
Miss! Miss! — a lively classroom story with catchy repeated phrases for early readers.
The Odd Pet — a quirky story about an unusual pet that keeps new readers engaged and smiling.
Doctor Duck — a helpful-characters tale that introduces simple occupational vocabulary.
Singing Dad — a joyful, musical family story that practices rhyming word families.
The Big Match — a sporty, friendly-competition story that builds reading stamina with longer sentences.
The Shopping List — an everyday errand story that practices functional, real-world vocabulary.
Gran is Cross — a relatable family mishap story that explores cause-and-effect in simple language.
The Trunk and the Skunk — a humorous rhyming tale that reinforces word families and letter blends.
The Scrap Rocket — an imaginative space-themed story encouraging creativity alongside phonics practice.
Splash and Squelch — a sensory, sound-rich story that introduces onomatopoeia to young readers.
Tadpoles — a nature-themed story following tadpoles as they grow, blending science with reading practice.
The Snake and the Drake — a playful rhyming adventure that strengthens recognition of word families.
Moan, Moan, Moan! — a comedic story about complaining characters that builds reading fluency through dialogue.
The Wrong Kind of Knight — a funny medieval-themed tale that introduces more complex sentence structures.
Spike Says — a character-driven story that practices speech patterns and dialogue reading.
Queen Anneena's Feast — a royal-themed story with festive vocabulary for growing readers.
Sue Kangaroo — an animal adventure story that builds confidence with longer, descriptive sentences.
The Cinderella Play — a fun classroom-drama twist on a classic fairy tale theme.
Usman's Books — a story celebrating a love of reading and books themselves.
The Upside-down Browns — a silly family story with imaginative, topsy-turvy events.
Leroy — a character-focused story that builds empathy and narrative comprehension.
No Milk Today — an everyday problem-solving story set around a relatable household mishap.
Tara's Party — a celebratory story about friendship and party preparations.
Paula the Vet — an animal-care story introducing simple caring and helping vocabulary.
Where Were You Bert? — a mystery-style story that encourages readers to follow a simple narrative thread.
Clare and the Fair — a festive fairground story with lively, descriptive language.
The Deer and the Earwig — a nature-themed tale exploring an unlikely animal friendship.
Jack and the Giants — an adventurous giant-themed story that builds confidence with longer narratives.

About the Author
Julia Donaldson is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, celebrated worldwide for The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Zog, among many classics beloved by families and teachers alike. She served as the UK's Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013, an honor recognizing her lasting contribution to children's literature. Donaldson has written over 180 books, many known for their playful rhyme, memorable characters, and read-aloud appeal. With the Songbirds Read with Oxford Phonics series, she turned her storytelling talent toward early reading instruction, crafting short, decodable stories that make phonics practice genuinely fun for beginning readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete 36-book phonics journey makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, holiday stockings, or a new reader's first day of kindergarten. With four full stages in one tidy wallet, it grows alongside your child, builds a home reading routine, and stocks a classroom library beautifully—all while keeping storytime genuinely fun.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.