Books in Reading Ladder series

Nicky, Tasha, and Joe's mom leaves for work early one day and she leaves instructions for them on a cassette-player—all they have to do is press play! Nicky and Tasha must get themselves ready for school and get baby Joe ready for playgroup without waking Dad! They have to get dressed, make porridge for breakfast, and find Joe's toy rabbit. Then they have to creep into Dad's bedroom and set the alarm clock for him. But it is very hard to get ready quietly, especially when your baby brother is crying for his toy rabbit!

Introducing Dilly, the world’s naughtiest dinosaur by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Tony Bradman’s dinosaur stories are the most fun and reader-friendly books for children you’re likely to come across.Dilly's mother invites a good, quiet dinosaur to tea. But Dilly, the world's naughtiest dinosaur, invents some messy new games, and soon there are two naughty dinosaurs on the loose!

There's never been anything scary under the bed since I was born, and there is nothing scary now. I really believe that. I keep believing it for about five minutes. Then I get less sure. Mum, Dad, Harry and Nana are at their wits’ end. How can they prove to Toby that there are no monsters under the bed, so that they can finally get some sleep? Will a new bicycle help? Or a magic spell? Or does this call for something completely different? A wonderful new early reader about facing fears as a family, from Anne Fine, a former Children’s Laureate whose awards include the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children’s Book Prize.

Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust—but Norman’s silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning to read. There's going to be a jousting contest at Creaky Castle—Norman and Doris the Dragon can't wait! But when Norman starts telling silly stories to the knights taking part, he ends up in real trouble—he's going to need to learn how to joust!

It’s Kitty’s birthday and she is given a trendy new doll, Suki. Mr. Tubs the teddy bear is pleased Kitty is happy, but now it’s Suki who Kitty takes everywhere. Mr. Tubs doesn’t mind waiting for Kitty to remember him, but he wishes she’d hurry up. When Mom gives him to Tom, the baby, Mr. Tubs is happy to be useful again. But Kitty is furious. And Tom needs looking after—Mr. Tubs can’t just leave him now. How will it all be resolved?