TOP DOG

by Laura Hambleton

Published 3 January 2013

Can Bob compete against Fin, Tess and Biff in a range of competitions to be the best top dog? Find out if he wins the overall prize in this lovely, decodable, fiction book written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton.

  • Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.
  • Text type: A simple story with a family setting
  • Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story.
  • Curriculum links: PSHE, PE
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

RAT’S WISHING HAT

by Laura Hambleton

Published 3 January 2013

Rat has a magic wishing hat and let’s his friends have a wish, but it all goes terribly wrong when they all want a second wish. This fun, decodable story is beautifully written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton.

  • Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.
  • Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.
  • Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story.
  • Curriculum links: PSHE.
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Panda’s Band

by Laura Hambleton

Published 1 September 2011

Panda enjoys playing his drums, but would love to put together a band and share his music with others. Join him as he searches for the perfect band mates and prepares for a star performance in this lovely story by Laura Hambleton.

  • Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.
  • Text type: A simple story with a similar setting
  • Children can discuss the different instrument each animal can play, and what they would contribute to the band, on pages 14–15.
  • Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Goat’s Coat

by Laura Hambleton

Published 1 September 2011

Goat loves her red coat and Fox loves his spotty socks – but he wants Goat’s coat too, and sets out to steal it from her. Will Goat and Fox ever be able to find a compromise to keep them both happy? This fun story is written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton.

  • Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.
  • Text type: A simple story with a familiar setting.
  • Children can recap the main points of the story in the flow chart on pages 14–15.
  • Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Have a developing awareness of their own needs, views and feelings, and be sensitive to the needs, views and feelings of others.
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.