Lucy Richards – illustratör

Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . . From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading. From the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Hospital Dog, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard and Spinderella.

Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . . From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading. From the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Hospital Dog, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard and Spinderella.

A charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read. Robbie says swimming is easy. You just have to pretend you’re a mermaid. But that doesn’t help Mairi. She isn’t even sure that mermaids are real.The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.Book band: Turquoise

A sweet chapter book about an adventurous fox cub by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read. Frisk the fox cub loves exploring! When he and his family move house, he finds lots of exciting things to discover in town. Then he follows Jenny to school one day, and what he learns there comes in very useful.The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently. Varied sentences Detailed illustrations to enjoy Chapters Interesting characters and themes A rich range of vocabulary More complex storylines to stretch confident readers All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.Book band: White.