Reading Ladder Catalogue

Reading Ladder

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is a trusted reading series providing quality stories for a wide range of readers.

It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics.

A book for every reader Introducing a brand new reading series across fiction, non-fiction and branded character titles from Egmont

• Best-loved authors, classic brands and favourite topics ensure that children will find something to excite and engage them in every book they pick up

• 18 new titles publishing in 2016, with new titles to be released each year Trusted titles

• Supported by our entire extensive and trusted range of over

50 Banana storybooks being re-launched as Reading Ladder titles

• Includes stories from award-winning and beloved authors like Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo and many more

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Perfect for parents

• Parents told us that they wanted a simple system for choosing the right book for their child

• Our system of three levels of reading ability is easy to understand • Every book features clear, appealing level branding • Each title includes guidance for parents and carers and tips for shared reading Great for teachers

• Every title is book banded for use as a resource in schools • The new series framework has been developed with leading literacy consultant Nikki Gamble*

• Can be used to help children practise their skills independently or through supported shared reading with parents

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About Nikki Gamble

Nikki Gamble is Director of Just Imagine... and Associate Consultant at UCL’s Institute of Education. She has worked extensively in schools across the UK and internationally.

Most recently she has managed a project for the London Schools Excellence Fund, focusing on the development of excellence in reading for pupils aged 7-13. Nikki is the author of Exploring Children’s Literature, and co-author of Guiding Readers (forthcoming). She is KS2 reading advisor and series consultant for Oxford University Press and a member of the UKLA National Committee.

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Reading Ladder Level

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Level

Beginning to read:

Simple stories for new readers

Key Features:

• Short sentences to develop confidence and enjoyment • Familiar, repeated words to help build vocabulary • Between one to five lines of text per page • Book band range: Pink - Green Familiar, repeated words

Short, simple sentences

Big, clear type

1–5 lines per page

Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story

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Reading Ladder Level

Level 2

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Growing in confidence:

Longer, engaging stories for readers developing their skills

Key Features:

• Longer sentences to help build reading stamina • A wider range of vocabulary to provide added interest and variety Up to eight lines of text per page

• • Book band range: Orange - Purple

Strong themes and characters to discuss

Clear type A variety of sentence structures

A wider range of vocabulary

Bright, appealing pictures for added detail and interest

Up to 8 lines per page

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Reading Ladder Level

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Level 3

3

Reading independently:

Exciting, challenging stories for fluent readers

Key Features:

• The introduction of chapters and more •

complex storylines Rich, varied vocabulary to stretch and engage confident readers Interesting characters and themes to discuss

• • Book band range: Gold – Lime

Chapters Longer, varied sentences

A rich range of vocabulary

Detailed illustrations to enjoy

Interesting characters and themes to discuss

More complex storylines to stretch confident readers

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Licensed Characters Brand New Titles

• A new range of Mr Men and Thomas character books • •

with tales of fun and mischief, specially written for the series Perennially popular and familiar characters to encourage very new readers Involvement of a literacy consultant provides reassurance for parents

MR. MEN: TOO NOSEY

MR. MEN: THE BIG BUMP

MR. MEN: SO GREEDY

• April • 9781405282659 / pb • £4.99 • 3yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Red

• April • 9781405282666 / pb • £4.99 • 3yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Red

• May • 9781405282673 / pb • £4.99 • 3yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Red

MR. MEN: HAPPY FUN

• May • 9781405282680 / pb • £4.99 • 3yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Red MR. MEN TM LITTLE MISS TM © 2016 THOIP

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• Author • Illustrator • Publication Date • ISBN • Price • Book • Book Band

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THOMAS & FRIENDS: FUN AND BUMPS

THOMAS & FRIENDS: FIX AND MEND

THOMAS & FRIENDS: BILL AND BEN

• April • 9781405282581 / pb • £4.99 • 4yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Yellow

• April • 9781405282574 / pb • £4.99 • 4yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Yellow

• May • 9781405282604 / pb • £4.99 • 4yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Yellow

THOMAS & FRIENDS: THE BIG JOB

© 2016 HiT Entertainment Limited. © 2016 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.

• May • 9781405282598 / pb • £4.99 • 4yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Yellow

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• Author • Illustrator • Publication Date • ISBN • Price • Book • Book Band

Non-Fiction Brand New Titles

• Fresh twists on popular school subjects • Topics that really appeal to the age group and feed their own interests These level 3 titles include:

• More technical language and a range of diagrams • An index and glossary • Longer sentences and a higher word count

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF T. REX

SENSES

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF TRICERATOPS

• Susie Brooks • Jonathan Woodward • May • 9781405280402 / pb • £3.99 • 6yrs+ / 32pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

• Patricia Macnair • Richard Watson • May • 9781405280419 / pb • £3.99 • 6yrs+ / 32pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

• Susie Brooks • Jonathan Woodward • August • 9781405280426 / pb • £3.99 • 6yrs+ / 32pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

ROMANS

• Clive Gifford • Ben Scruton • August • 9781405280433 / pb • £3.99 • 6yrs+ / 32pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold 8 8

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Fiction

Brand New Titles

• Brand new fiction titles for 2016 with exciting stories from bestselling,

well-loved authors and illustrators such as Tony Bradman and Michael Morpurgo

• Includes fresh, funny twists on classic tales

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE

WHO WILL MARRY PRINCE HARRY?

ORDINARY GEORGE

• Michael Morpurgo • Hannah George • April • 9781405282567 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

• Tony Bradman • Aleksei Bitskoff • April • 9781405278249 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

• Joanna Nadin • Lucia Serrano • June • 9781405275422 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

BIG BAD TROLL

SHOW AND TELL, FLAT STANLEY!

MAX’S AMAZING MODELS

• Linda Chapman • tbc • October • 9781405278232 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: tbc

• Sally Prue • tbc • November • 9781405278256 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: tbc

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Jeff Brown & Lori Haskins Houran • Jon Mitchell • July • 9781405282550 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

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READING LADDER

Level

SHOUT, SHOW AND TELL!

FLORA THE FAIRY

FLORA THE FAIRY’S MAGIC SPELLS

• Kate Agnew • Lydia Monks • April • 9781405282246 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

• Tony Bradman • Emma Carlow • April • 9781405282253 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

• Tony Bradman • Emma Carlow • April • 9781405282277 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

FLAT STANLEY PLAYS BALL

JUNGLE SCHOOL

UNDER THE SEA

• Jeff Brown • Jon Mitchell • April • 9781405282079 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

• Roz Davison / Elizabeth Laird • David Sim • April • 9781405282260 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

• Sue Mayfield • Sue Hendra • April • 9781405282307 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Green

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• Author • Illustrator • Publication Date • ISBN • Price • Book • Book Band

READING LADDER

Level

2

DINOSAUR DISASTERS

SPACE SAVER

SINCLAIR, WONDER BEAR

• Kate Agnew • Anna Jones • April • 9781405282284 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

• Kate Agnew • Frances Castle • April • 9781405282130 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Malorie Blackman • Deborah Allwright • April • 9781405282031 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

DILLY AND THE BIRTHDAY TREAT

DILLY AND THE GOODY-GOODY

FLAT STANLEY GOES CAMPING

• Tony Bradman • Susan Hellard • April • 9781405282109 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Tony Bradman • Susan Hellard • April • 9781405282222 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

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Jeff Brown & Lori Haskins Houran • Jon Mitchell • April • 9781405282086 / pb £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

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FLAT STANLEY AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE

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Jeff Brown & Lori Haskins Houran • Jon Mitchell • April • 9781405282291 / pb £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

• Author • Illustrator • Publication Date • ISBN • Price • Book • Book Band

MR CROOKODILE

CIRCUS FUN!

• John Bush • Korky Paul • April • 9781405282048 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Elizabeth Dale • Vicki Gausden • April • 9781405282321 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

MY SECRET ALIEN

FOLLOW THE SWALLOW

SPINDERELLA

• Elizabeth Dale • Steven Wood • April • 9781405282314 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

• Julia Donaldson • Martin Ursell • April • 9781405282000 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Julia Donaldson • Liz Pichon • April • 9781405282024 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

DANNY DREADNOUGHT SAVES THE WORLD

• Jonathan Emmett • Martin Chatterton • April • 9781405282192 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

BIG RED BALLOON

UNDER THE BED

• Anne Fine • Kate Pankhurst • April • 9781405282123 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Anne Fine • Matt Robertson • April • 9781405282208 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple 12

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• Author • Illustrator • Publication Date • ISBN • Price • Book • Book Band

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FROGS DO NOT LIKE DRAGONS

HEDGEHOGS DO NOT LIKE HEIGHTS

WITCHES DO NOT LIKE BICYCLES

• Patricia Forde • Joëlle Dreidemy • April • 9781405282062 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

• Patricia Forde • Joëlle Dreidemy • April • 9781405282116 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Patricia Forde • Joëlle Dreidemy • April • 9781405282185 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

CAKE TEST

ONE WINDY DAY

ALFIE’S GREAT ESCAPE

• Pippa Goodhart • Jan McCafferty • April • 9781405282239 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

• Pippa Goodhart • Amber Cassidy • April • 9781405282338 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

• Kate Irwin • Clare Elsom • April • 9781405282178 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

WHO LOVES MR TUBS?

MAIRI’S MERMAID

• Bel Mooney • Susan Hellard • April • 9781405282055 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Michael Morpurgo • Lucy Richards • April • 9781405282017 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

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SNAKES AND LADDERS

NORMAN THE NAUGHTY KNIGHT

MONTY WINS THE CUP

• Michael Morpurgo • Shahar Kober • April • 9781405282345 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

• Smriti Prasadam-Halls • Ian Smith • April • 9781405282147 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Turquoise

• Jake Sparks • Kimberley Scott • April • 9781405282475 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Purple

MONSTER EYEBALLS

• Jacqueline Wilson • Stephen Lewis • April • 9781405281997 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Orange

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READING LADDER

POLLY AND THE PIRATES

• Tony Bradman • James Davies • April • 9781405282499 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

FLAT STANLEY THE FIRE STATION

• Jeff Brown • Jon Mitchell • April • 9781405282093 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

Level

3

THE MUMMY FAMILY FIND FAME

• Tony Bradman • Martin Chatterton • April • 9781405282413 / pb • £4.99 • 6yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

THE SURPRISE PARTY

• Tony Bradman • Martin Chatterton • April • 9781405282390 / pb • £4.99 • 6yrs+ /48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

STORM

THE QUICK BROWN FOX CUB

• Kevin Crossley-Holland • Alan Marks • April • 9781405282369 / pb • £4.99 • 6yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

• Julia Donaldson • Lucy Richards • April • 9781405282406 / pb • £4.99 • 6yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

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THE WRONG KIND OF BARK

THE FOOTBALL GHOSTS

SPOOKY SOCCER

• Julia Donaldson • Garry Parsons • April • 9781405282376 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

• Malachy Doyle • Garry Parsons • April • 9781405282437 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

• Malachy Doyle • Garry Parsons • April • 9781405282451 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLONES

FRIDAY SURPRISE

PRESS PLAY

• Jonathan Emmett • Martin Chatterton • April • 9781405282529 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

• Anne Fine • Helen Flook • April • 9781405282468 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

• Anne Fine • Joelle Dreidemy • April • 9781405282420 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

DRAGON BOY

DRAGON MAGIC

THE TERRIBLE TIME WITHOUT TILLY

• Pippa Goodhart • Martin Ursell • April • 9781405282383 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

• Pippa Goodhart • Lesley Danson • April • 9781405282444 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: White

• Hilary McKay • Kimberley Scott • April • 9781405282482 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold 16

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TILLY AND THE DRAGON

• Hilary McKay • Mick Shaw • April • 9781405282512 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

TILLY AND THE TROUBLE IN THE NIGHT

• Hilary McKay • Kimberley Scott • April • 9781405282505 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

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COLLY’S BARN

• Michael Morpurgo • Ian Andrew • April • 9781405282536 / pb • £4.99 • 7yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

CONKER

THE STEPMONSTER

MY BROTHER BERNADETTE

• Michael Morpurgo • Petra Brown • April • 9781405282543 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

• Joanna Nadin • Eglantine Ceulemans • April • 9781405282215 / pb • £4.99 • 5yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Gold

• Jacqueline Wilson • David Roberts • April • 9781405282352 / pb • £4.99 • 7yrs+ / 48pp / 212 x 145 mm • Book Band: Lime

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Ideas for shared reading • Encourage your child as they read the story. Praise is a key part of making reading fun.

• Once they have finished, ask your child to retell the story in their own way.

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Alternatively, you could ask them which part of the story they most enjoyed and why, or who was their favourite character. This will help you to tell how much of the story’s meaning your child has understood on first reading.

For more information about the series and advice on supporting your child’s reading, visit our website: www.egmont.co.uk/readingladder

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Reading Ladder

Brands Brands

Non-fiction Non-fiction Fiction Fiction

A GREAT STORY AT EVERY STEP

Reading Ladder is a trusted reading series providing quality stories for a wide range of readers.

It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics.

For more information about the series and advice on supporting your child’s reading, visit our website:

egmont.co.uk/readingladder

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