--- product_id: 63461152 title: "Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories" price: "R628" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63461152-read-with-oxford-stage-1-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-bob-bug store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 4.8/5 rating from 2,160 reviews Colorful, captivating illustrations 12 engaging phonics stories Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories **Price:** R628 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock your child's reading superpowers with Julia Donaldson's Songbirds! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories - **How much does it cost?** R628 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63461152-read-with-oxford-stage-1-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-bob-bug) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Confidence Booster:** Short, manageable stories that empower new readers to succeed and feel proud. - β€’ **Phonics Powerhouse:** 12 fun, levelled stories designed to build essential reading skills from the ground up. - β€’ **Parent-Teacher Friendly:** Includes reading tips and tricky word guides to maximize learning and bonding time. - β€’ **Illustrations that Inspire:** Vibrant, colorful artwork that keeps young readers visually engaged and motivated. - β€’ **Expertly Crafted by Julia Donaldson:** Stories by the beloved author of The Gruffalo, trusted by schools worldwide. ## Overview Read with Oxford: Stage 1 - Julia Donaldson's Songbirds is a carefully levelled phonics reading collection featuring 12 engaging stories with colorful illustrations. Created by the acclaimed author Julia Donaldson, this set supports early readers with practical tips and fun narratives, boasting a 4.8-star rating from over 2,000 reviews and trusted by schools to build reading confidence. ## Description With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes twelve fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are taking their first steps in reading. Discover what life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out if Top Cat becomes king of the garden and learn how to make tasty buns! 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. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books 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: Good quality - Nice for the kids. Good quality Review: Nice stories - I found this book just right for a new reader. The short stories are well thought out and use small words that a child beginning to read can attempt. It gave my 4 year old more confidence in reading as he could read a real book. I really liked the illustrations aswell as the stories themselves. It is an enjoyable read and would recommend. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,942 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 42 in Beginner Readers for Children 242 in Children's Books on Reading & Writing 497 in Primary School Textbooks | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,160 Reviews | ## Images ![Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bZ-szvFlL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by E***A on 21 February 2026* Nice for the kids. Good quality ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice stories *by M***A on 2 December 2024* I found this book just right for a new reader. The short stories are well thought out and use small words that a child beginning to read can attempt. It gave my 4 year old more confidence in reading as he could read a real book. I really liked the illustrations aswell as the stories themselves. It is an enjoyable read and would recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for little readers *by A***M on 15 September 2025* Fab book - teaches phonics and sound blending the same as my daughter’s school and my daughter loves the stories. Will defo be purchasing more of these! ## Frequently Bought Together - Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories - Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book - Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63461152-read-with-oxford-stage-1-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-bob-bug](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63461152-read-with-oxford-stage-1-julia-donaldsons-songbirds-bob-bug) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*