Item category 1: Beginner read

Greedy Toad can't wait to eat Lucky Cricket, but his greed gets him into some trouble.

Piggie celebrates her favourite day of the year. But will Gerald the elephant be included in the festivities?

King James I is coming to open Parliament. But there is a problem - someone is trying to kill the king. John owns a cellar beneath Parliament, and he decides to check inside it before the king's visit.

Lara comes home and her mum has a surprise for her! But first, Lara has to read the clues to discover her surprise. This is an 'Engage Literacy' title in the Blue colour band, for both guided and independent reading.

Lea and her dad go to the dog shelter to choose a new pet. This is an 'Engage Literacy' title in the Blue colour band, for both guided and independent reading.

Oh no! Min Monkey can see a big shadow. This is an 'Engage Literacy' title in the Blue colour band, for both guided and independent reading.

The mole feels lonely underground. Then he meets tiny Thumbelina and he falls in love straight away. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Educa...

Big Red and his friends all love racing and jumping! Who will win each game?

The nightingale is happy to sing for the emperor. But then she is trapped in the palace! Luckily, she can escape.

Galan does not like visiting Vindolanda. The Roman soldiers often shout at him. Then, he finds himself going to a party.