Tick-tock 1b (Oxford)

Description

Tick‑Tock 1b is a charming Grade 1 reader from the Let Us Read series by Oxford University Press East Africa. This story is specially designed to build early reading confidence in young learners, giving them the chance to practise foundational language skills in a gentle, familiar setting. With its simple narrative and relatable family routines, the book makes reading both fun and meaningful.

The story opens early in the morning as the family wakes up and begins preparing for the day ahead. As the clock ticks, each member of the family goes about their daily tasks, showing how their lives are woven together by time and routine. Through this rhythmic and heartwarming portrayal of a typical morning, Tick‑Tock helps children appreciate daily life’s small moments while learning to read fluently. The steady “tick-tock” of time reflects both the passage of the day and the comforting predictability of family togetherness.

Key Facts & Features:

• Graded reading level: Part of the Let Us Read Level 1b scheme.

• Relatable plot: Centers on family waking up and managing their morning routine.

• Authors: Shaleen Keshavjee‑Gulam, Lydia Mwanga, and Clifford Oluoch.

• Language development: Supports vocabulary growth, sentence structure, and fluency through everyday dialogue.

• Theme: Emphasizes time, family rhythm, and the beauty of ordinary moments.

Bring home a gentle story that reinforces reading fluency and shows the magic in daily life — get Tick‑Tock 1b from Riki Bookshop today!

ISBN: 9780195745412