Dilly and the Birthday Treat (Reading Ladder Level 2)

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A funny, cheeky story about one very naughty little dinosaur by Tony Bradman. Perfect for children learning to read. It's Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him but Dad says that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day. The challenge is on! Can Dilly be good for one whole day It's going to be tough, especially with a sister determined to make him snap . . . The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. Its the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their childrens reading. Book band: Purple

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"A good choice for children ready for simple stories." "Booklist""

Author Bio

Tony Bradman started working life in the music press. In 1979 he joined Parents magazine where he launched their highly successful childrens book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books For Babies Award. He went freelance as a childrens author in 1987 and by 1992 was among the top 20 childrens authors borrowed from UK public libraries.