Jack's mum is not happy when he swaps both their cows for a harp, a bee, and some dancing mice, he should have sold them for gold. When the king decrees that he will give gold to anyone who can get the queen to dance, Jack decides to go for it! He succeeds, and his mum now thinks Jack is the BEST!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Green B
  • Phonics phase: 5

 


When Jack sells his cow for a few beans, his mother is furious. But the beans grow into a magic beanstalk, and at the top Jack meets a hungry giant and a hen that lays golden eggs. Jack escapes with the hen, but the giant gives chase. Jack chops down the beanstalk and kills the giant. His mother is pleased.

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Green A
  • Phonics phase: 5

 




This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Turquoise-A level Casper book: Ra learns to screamboard like his hero, Hot Rod Ramses. When Thatch calls him a 'dummy-mummy', Ra vows to screamboard across the Howling Hole. His friends warn him of the danger, but he is determined to do it ... but doesn't succeed. Casper asks Hot Rod Ramses to visit Ra and give him some screamboarding lessons.

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Orange-B level Casper book: Scare School is preparing for their Meany, Screamy Dance contest, but Casper isn't mean enough, so he fades away. When it's time for the contest, it's Ra and Mantha against Thatch. That is, until Casper appears and flies in circles around Thatch's head, making him dizzy! In the end 'friendly-mean' wins the prize.

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Turquoise-A level Casper book: Ra learns to screamboard like his hero, Hot Rod Ramses. When Thatch calls him a 'dummy-mummy', Ra vows to screamboard across the Howling Hole. His friends warn him of the danger, but he is determined to do it ... but doesn't succeed. Casper asks Hot Rod Ramses to visit Ra and give him some screamboarding lessons.

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Orange-A level Casper book: Ra and Mantha hatch a plot to make Thatch's coffin smell bad by putting in bat splat. Ra lets Thatch share his bed, but there's not enough room for them both. Casper asks Mr Burns, the dragon teacher, to clean out the wrong pong and the gang go with Thatch to help him find the right pong for his coffin - rat poo!

This book features selections of quirky and fun poems by two of our best-loved children poets.

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
  • Book band: Lime A
  • Phonics phase: 6

 


Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow bring us a trio of plays for younger readers focusing on Mona, the world's greatest MOANER!



Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
Book band: White B
Phonics phase: 6


In Ancient Greece, Hercules has been a naughty boy and has got himself into BIG trouble! As a penance he has to perform twelve labours, three of which are here turned into plays for younger readers.



Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
Book band: Lime B
Phonics phase: 6

 

Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
  • Book band: Orange
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Hare and tortoise are in a race! Who will win? Read on to find out - on your marks, get set, GO!


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Green
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Bird wants a best friend who is really strong! But who is the strongest?


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Blue
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Steg and his friends are bored of their old games. Steg wants to play at the tar pit, but is that such a good idea?


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
  • Book band: Orange
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

The animals are all waiting nervously to see the vet. Who's next?


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Green
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Oh no! The sun has fallen on Soppy Hoppy's head! She's off to tell the king... but watch out for Shocky Crocky!


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Blue
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Hen is sitting on her eggs when suddenly she hears a sound... CRAAACK! Who will hatch out?


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2)
  • Book band: Gold
  • Phonics phase: 6
  • Ideal for home learning

Loud noises are coming from the houses of Han Kang's neighbours. Will Han Kang ever get any sleep?

 


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Blue
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Pippa and Sam really want to get a parrot as a pet, but Mum and Dad aren't sure. Can Granny help change their mind?


Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
  • Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
  • Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)
  • Book band: Blue
  • Phonics phase: 5
  • Ideal for home learning

Oh no! Dot has a lot of spots! Will Doctor Woof be able to help?