Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read. It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed. 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. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. * Short, simple sentences * Familiar, repeated words * Big, clear type * 1 - 5 lines per page * Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story 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 children's reading. Book band: Green

 

This is volume 8 in Reading Ladder Level 1 .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2016 by Egmont UK Ltd .

David Sim is a well-known pre-school artist and this is his second series for Campbell Books. For the past ten years David Sim has specialised in writing and designing children's books. He is also a printmaker and spends much of his time creating linocut and silkscreen prints. He lives in Scotland. Elizabeth Laird Elizabeth Laird was born in New Zealand but she grew up in London. She has lived in many parts of the world, including Ethiopia, Malaysia, Iraq and Lebanon. She has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Book Prize several times. She has won the Children's Book Award and the Smarties Prize. She lives in south-west London with her husband. Roz Davison This is Roz Davison's first book. She works as a Project Facilitator and an advocate for two disability organisations. She lives on the Wirral. David Sims David Sims is an up-and-coming illustrator. This is his first Banana. Elizabeth Laird has been nominated five times for the Carnegie Medal and has won numerous