![]() ![]() Mr Ahmad said on LinkedIn: “I’m sure, like myself, many of you have read Biff and Chipper books when you were younger and most people loved them, but because we were so young we couldn’t see what was wrong with them. While diversity, equity, inclusion and wellbeing consultant, Ash Ahmad has backed the decision to ban the book, labelling it “so inappropriate”. The Magic Key is a British educational animated television series based on the 'Biff, Chip and Kipper' stories from the Oxford Reading Tree published by Oxford University Press, originally written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta. “These regular reviews are undertaken internally by the Oxford publishing team as well as with independent expert reviewers and we look at specific themes and issues, either as a result of user feedback or developments in current affairs.” Oxford Reading Tree Read With Biff, Chip, and Kipper: First Experiences: Going on a Train. “We regularly review our backlist and make decisions internally and in conjunction with the authors about different titles on a case-by-case basis and for a variety of reasons. Add to My Shows Added to My Shows Remove 3722. Book Biff, Chip and Kipper: Detective Adventure and Other Stories Follow Biff, Chip and Kipper as they visit a famous artist in Italy, help Anneena solve the mystery of a missing diamond necklace and find out what happens when Gran teaches Dad to dance Includes tips for parents and fun activities. In addition to this, titles may be amended or updated. Follow the fun adventures of twins Biff & Chip alongside their little brother Kipper and pet dog Floppy. Biff, Chip and Kipper set to work building the ultimate pirate. It continued: “As part of a continuous review of our publishing, OUP takes the decision to put stories out of print when they are deemed to fall short of the high standards of diversity and inclusivity we wish to promote through our publishing. Chip is pretending to be ill, so Biff and Anneena play doctors to try to cure him. The OUP added that the book was one of several to be withdrawn, but did not name any of the others. ![]() ![]() “We sincerely apologise for the offence this book has caused.” ![]()
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