--- product_id: 78755667 title: "Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection" price: "$56.82" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/78755667-read-with-oxford-stages-1-2-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-my store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection **Price:** $56.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection - **How much does it cost?** $56.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/78755667-read-with-oxford-stages-1-2-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-my) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description With a focus on building phonics skills, this Read with Oxford Stages 1-2: Songbirds Story Collection contains 12 fun phonics stories to provide perfect practice for beginner readers. Read what life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out who is top cat and much more! The kit also contains colourful stickers, and an alphabet chart to reward, motivate and build confidence. Tips for reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading resources to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying! Review: Kiddo loves it - My four-year-old is currently going through what I call a "learn-hungry" phase. He is absolutely desperate to decipher the world around him, constantly asking what signs say or trying to pick out letters on cereal boxes. We wanted to capitalize on that momentum without making reading feel like a boring classroom chore, and this collection has been the absolute perfect fit for us. If you’ve ever looked at early reader books, you know they can be painfully dull. "The cat sat on the mat" is fine for mechanics, but it doesn't exactly capture a child's imagination. That is why having Julia Donaldson’s name on these was a huge selling point for me. Because she is a master storyteller, even these very simple, phonics-based stories have a bit of wit and rhythm to them. They actually feel like little adventures rather than just lists of words. The progression from Stage 1 to Stage 2 is handled really well in this set. Stage 1 is very basic, focusing on initial sounds and simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, which gave my son a massive confidence boost right out of the gate. He could finish a whole "book" in one sitting, and the look of pride on his face was worth every penny. By the time we moved to the Stage 2 stories, he was ready for slightly longer sentences without getting frustrated or overwhelmed. I also really appreciate the "Tips for Parents" sections usually found on the inside covers. When you aren't a teacher, it’s hard to know if you are helping or hovering too much, and the guidance on how to ask questions about the story was super helpful. If you have a Reception-aged child or a preschooler who is showing signs of being ready to read, I can't recommend this enough. It turns "learning to read" into just "reading a fun story," which is exactly what we wanted. Review: Reading made fun - Read with Oxford: Stages 1–2: Julia Donaldson Children’s Books is a really nice set for kids just starting to read. The stories are fun, simple, and a bit silly in a good way, which keeps children interested without making things too hard. Julia Donaldson’s writing makes it feel more like storytime than learning, and the bright pictures help a lot too. Overall, it’s a great way to build confidence and get kids enjoying reading early on. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 924 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 11 in Chapter Books & Readers for Children (Books) 12 in Children's Books on Reading & Writing 25 in Primary School Textbooks | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,060 Reviews | ## Images ![Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91gwqPtPoUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kiddo loves it *by S***R on 1 December 2025* My four-year-old is currently going through what I call a "learn-hungry" phase. He is absolutely desperate to decipher the world around him, constantly asking what signs say or trying to pick out letters on cereal boxes. We wanted to capitalize on that momentum without making reading feel like a boring classroom chore, and this collection has been the absolute perfect fit for us. If you’ve ever looked at early reader books, you know they can be painfully dull. "The cat sat on the mat" is fine for mechanics, but it doesn't exactly capture a child's imagination. That is why having Julia Donaldson’s name on these was a huge selling point for me. Because she is a master storyteller, even these very simple, phonics-based stories have a bit of wit and rhythm to them. They actually feel like little adventures rather than just lists of words. The progression from Stage 1 to Stage 2 is handled really well in this set. Stage 1 is very basic, focusing on initial sounds and simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, which gave my son a massive confidence boost right out of the gate. He could finish a whole "book" in one sitting, and the look of pride on his face was worth every penny. By the time we moved to the Stage 2 stories, he was ready for slightly longer sentences without getting frustrated or overwhelmed. I also really appreciate the "Tips for Parents" sections usually found on the inside covers. When you aren't a teacher, it’s hard to know if you are helping or hovering too much, and the guidance on how to ask questions about the story was super helpful. If you have a Reception-aged child or a preschooler who is showing signs of being ready to read, I can't recommend this enough. It turns "learning to read" into just "reading a fun story," which is exactly what we wanted. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reading made fun *by B***S on 2 April 2026* Read with Oxford: Stages 1–2: Julia Donaldson Children’s Books is a really nice set for kids just starting to read. The stories are fun, simple, and a bit silly in a good way, which keeps children interested without making things too hard. Julia Donaldson’s writing makes it feel more like storytime than learning, and the bright pictures help a lot too. Overall, it’s a great way to build confidence and get kids enjoying reading early on. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great books *by J***S on 16 February 2026* Perfect for a child learning to read. Really happy with this set. ## Frequently Bought Together - Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection - READ WITH OXFORD: STAGE 1. JULIA DONALDSON'S SONGBIRDS: MY PHONICS ACTIVITY BOOK (PAPERBACK) - READ WITH OXFORD: STAGE 2. 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