In this version of the traditional tale, Chicken Licken thinks that the sun has is fallen on her head. She rushes to spread the word, only to find that things are not quite as they seem ... This popular story written by Gill Munton and beautifully illustrated by Christine Pym will capture your child's imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree stages and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently. Accompanying freeTeaching Notes are available online at www.oxfordprimary.co.uk/tales http://www.oxfordprimary.co.uk/tales, along with an eBook and storyteller video for each stage. Parents can also visit www.oxfordowl.co.uk http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk for practical advice, helpful information about phonics, lots of fun activities and free eBooks.