Oxford Reading Treasure: The Wind and the Sun and Other Stories
Introduce your child to timeless tales and gentle lessons with Oxford Reading Treasure: The Wind and the Sun and Other Stories, now available at Books Hub PK. Part of the trusted Oxford Reading Treasure series, this delightful collection brings together classic fables and engaging short stories specially written to help young readers build strong reading skills step by step.
In the title story The Wind and the Sun, children discover the famous fable about how kindness and gentle persuasion can achieve more than force — a meaningful lesson told in simple, easy-to-read language. Alongside this, the book includes other carefully chosen stories that teach valuable morals through relatable characters, everyday adventures, and gentle humour.
Perfect for early primary students (ages 6–9), The Wind and the Sun and Other Stories is designed to develop reading fluency, comprehension, and word recognition in a fun, encouraging way. Each story uses clear sentences and age-appropriate vocabulary, while bright, colourful illustrations bring the pages to life and help young readers understand the text with ease.
Whether you’re a parent building daily reading habits at home or a teacher looking for fresh classroom resources, the Oxford Reading Treasure series is trusted by schools worldwide for its proven approach to supporting early literacy. These short stories are ideal for independent reading, shared reading, or bedtime storytelling — making practice feel like an adventure, not a chore.
Key Features:
Includes multiple short stories for early readers
Features the timeless fable The Wind and the Sun and other engaging tales
Simple, clear language to build reading confidence
Colourful illustrations to support comprehension and interest
Encourages vocabulary growth, fluency, and understanding of morals
Perfect for home reading, school use, or bedtime stories