Fred Blunt

Six short stories perfect for sharing with young children. When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn't turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and thinks that she's done a pretty bad job - but the ringmaster is thrilled. A lively story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, this book is ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves....

"A forgetful narrator tries to tell the tale of a knight's duel with a dragon, and remembers a very important thing along the way"--

The fourth in a series of 15 rhyming stories developed to help children learn to read. Each book is designed for an adult and child to read together and introduces new letters or reading patterns and reinforces material from previous books. Includes puzzles to reinforce new skills, and guidance notes on reading with children. In this story, a dog and his human have a very eventful day.

"Frog can hop. Pig likes to flop. When Frog makes a big drop, will Pig help?"--

Cat and Dog devise plans to steal a toy from one another, but Mouse comes up with a better plan.

"Pig makes art. Cat does not like the art. Will Cat have a change of heart?"-- Pig is painting, but Cat is not impressed; while Cat naps, Pig paints spots on him, which could mean the end of their friendship.

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.