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May 18, 2026

If you ask anyone who grew up learning English over the last four decades to name their first favorite book characters, chances are you’ll hear the names Biff, Chip, Kipper, and Floppy.

For millions of people worldwide, those names represent the magic key that opened the door to the world of reading.

2026 marks a truly incredible milestone: the 40th Anniversary of the Oxford Reading Tree.

For 40 years, this brilliant collection has been a cornerstone of global education, helping more than 30 million children across 130 countries and 26 languages discover the joy of reading. Today, we have reached a beautiful milestone where multiple generations—parents, teachers, and now young professionals—all shared the exact same childhood literary heroes.

At Witra Publishing Group, we are incredibly proud to share this milestone. As the partner for Oxford University Press right here in the Nordic region, we have seen firsthand how these stories spark imagination and build confident, lifelong readers.

More Than Just Stories: The Branches of Oxford Reading Tree

While the nostalgia of Biff, Chip, and Kipper remains close to our hearts, the collection has continuously evolved to meet the needs of modern classrooms and diverse learners. Underpinned by the trusted Oxford Reading Levels—which ensure every child reads books with the exact right amount of support and challenge—the series now includes several specialized branches:

• Floppy’s Phonics 🐾 – A structured, rigorous synthetic phonics programme that gives early readers the absolute best start.
• Word Sparks ⚡ – Brilliant books specifically designed to introduce high-impact vocabulary and close the word gap.
• Traditional Tales 🌍 – Timeless stories from around the world, completely reimagined for modern learners.
• Green Sparks 🌱 – A fantastic series that introduces big topics like the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an age-appropriate, engaging way.

Your Partner in Literacy across the Nordic Region

With such an extensive range of fiction, non-fiction, writing styles, and genres available, finding the perfect combination for your school, library, or learning center can feel overwhelming.

That is exactly what our team at Witra Publishing Group is here for.

We don’t just supply the books; we love to advise. Whether you need the latest series order form, advice on integrating Green Sparks into your curriculum, or guidance on mapping your current reading resources to the correct Oxford Reading Levels, we are here to help you figure it out.

Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers together.

📚 Ready to explore the collection?

• Get in touch for tailored advice: Contact our expert team directly at [email protected] — we’re looking forward to helping you!