“Disgusting how this was even allowed to be published or even put on to children's bookshelves. “Racism is taught and this is a clear example of how not only do parents have a responsibility to prevent their children from being racist, but educators too," it said. The Canadian educational organisation, Anti Bias Curriculum Project, expressed dismay at the book's publication. ![]() Some older titles may still be available in libraries, or as second-hand copies. “OUP destroyed its own remaining stock of the book, although a small number of copies may still remain in the supply chain. “The book was then taken out of print completely in March this year, following an independent review, and is no longer available to purchase. The last sentence of text on the page in question was changed to read: ‘It would be easy to lose each other in such a crowded place,'" it said. “The title in question – The Blue Eye – was originally published in 2001 and amended in 2012. The Level 9 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate. ![]() OUP confirmed that the book, a blue label title aimed at children aged 5 and 6, is no longer in print. Oxford Reading Tree: Level 9: More Stories A: The Blue Eye. ![]() In the book, its child heroes travel to the Middle East, where people are described as “scary” and “unfriendly”. Oxford University Press (OUP) apologized for scenes in The Blue Eye, a Biff, Chip and Kipper story used in classrooms to help children to develop reading skills. On Wednesday, publishers pulled a children’s book tied to a BBC TV spin-off after claims it was racist and used bad stereotypes to depict Muslims. BIFF CHIP AND Kipper - The Blue Eye - Oxford Reading Tree: Level 9: Paperback UK - EUR 23,17.
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