Books Oxford Reading Treasure: Straw, Coal, and Bean and Other Stories

Bring classic tales to life for your young reader with the wonderful Oxford Reading Treasure: Straw, Coal, and Bean and Other Stories, now available at Books Hub PK. This engaging collection is part of the popular Oxford Reading Treasure series — trusted worldwide to help children develop strong reading skills through timeless stories and beautifully graded text.

The title story Straw, Coal, and Bean is a well-loved folk tale that captures children’s imaginations with its simple plot, memorable characters, and gentle moral lessons about teamwork and cleverness. Alongside this, the book includes other short stories carefully chosen to spark curiosity and build reading confidence in early primary students.

Perfect for children aged 6–9, Straw, Coal, and Bean and Other Stories supports key reading skills like fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary expansion. The stories are written in clear, easy-to-read language with short, manageable sentences that help young readers follow along without frustration. Each tale is brought to life with colourful, engaging illustrations that support understanding and keep children interested from start to finish.

The Oxford Reading Treasure series is a favourite in schools and homes alike for making daily reading enjoyable and meaningful. These stories are ideal for bedtime reading, class libraries, or extra reading practice at home. Parents and teachers love how these books gently introduce classic stories and morals in a way that’s accessible for young readers just starting to enjoy longer texts.

Key Features:

• Includes multiple short stories for early readers

• Features the classic folk tale Straw, Coal, and Bean and other engaging stories

• Simple, clear language for confident, independent reading

• Bright, supportive illustrations to aid understanding

• Encourages fluency, vocabulary growth, and comprehension

• Perfect for home reading, school libraries, or bedtime storytelling