Circus Fun!

by Elizabeth Dale

Published 3 July 2014
Three funny stories about cheeky puppy Coco and his dream to join the circus, perfect for children learning to read.


Coco loves the circus. So when he sees the stripy tents pop up, he heads straight to the Ringmaster to ask for a job. But wherever Coco goes, disaster seems to follow! Will he ever find a place where he belongs?


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


Book band: Orange

My Secret Alien

by Elizabeth Dale

Published 4 March 2013
Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend by Elizabeth Dale for Egmont's green banana series. A New Friend for Charlie. When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's excitement soon makes a mess of the house. Can the pair tidy up before Mum comes home? Happy Birthday, Charlie. It's Charlie's birthday, but bad weather threatens to ruin his party. Can Zak save the day? Zak at the Seaside Charlie and Zak take a trip to the beach. When Charlie loses his watch, his alien pal is on hand to find it again. Terrific alien stories for new readers finding their feet. Green bananas are divided into short, simple stories to develop reading techniques over a number of sessions. They are suitable for NC Level 1 readers. Green Bananas are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children's understanding of how to read longer books. Green bananas only use one clause in each sentence and rely on dialogue and speech bubbles to encourage reading aloud.