ABOUT THE BOOK

The Deer and the Earwig is a fun phonics reader from the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics series by Julia Donaldson.

The story focuses on the “ear” sound, as in “near”, helping children practise phonics, decoding and independent reading.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: 5–7 years
Stage: Stage 6
Book Band: Orange

Ideal for:

• Children learning phonics
• Developing independent readers
• Decoding practice
• Sound and word recognition
• Building reading confidence

WHY WE LOVE IT

The clear phonics focus, simple story and colourful illustrations help children practise the “ear” letter pattern while developing decoding and reading confidence.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Deer and the Earwig
Series: Oxford Reading Tree – Songbirds Phonics
Author: Julia Donaldson
Stage: Stage 6
Book Band: Orange
Phonics Focus: “ear” as in “near”
Subject: Phonics / Decoding / Early Reading
Format: Illustrated Phonics Reader
Recommended Age: 5–7 Years
ISBN: 978-0-19-911433-0