Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day's work, but no one will leave her in peace.

Adder's all set to start her new job at Badger's Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears?

This engaging, eye-catching series makes learning phonics fun. Each story introduces beginner readers to a wide variety of phonemes in a friendly, rhyming tale.

"The ants are feeling a bit chilly -- can Mouse help with her knitting skills? With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills"--Publisher's website.

Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural talents to create a magical new act?

Seven new titles in the award winning Very First Reading series, designed for children who are learning to read. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics. Inspired rhyming stories on themes children love, including ships and sailors, magic and mix-ups, exploration and adventure, not to mention animals and pets (some distinctly spooky ones!). Superb artwork by world-class illustrators in a brilliant range of styles. Designed for a child to read...

Flamingo can't wait to play jungle bingo! But who will be crowned winner? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, and with parent's notes on phonics at the back of the book.

"Kitty Kat is off to the capital of the U.S.A. Tag along as he checks out all the famous sites, from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial. Cruise the Potomac, browse in the world's biggest library and discover American history in this modern version of the classic rhyme.--

Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This story features illustrations and simple rhyming text, specially written for children who are learning to read.