Author:Ladybird
An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird.
One day, Dom finds a little red egg and soon he is the owner of a friendly dragon called Glow! But what will happen when Glow becomes too big to hide at home?
Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio.
Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school.
Dom's Dragon is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
Spooner's follow up is even stronger and more gripping than the debut and is sure to ensnare further loyal readers.
—— BooklistFans of the first novel will be delighted; those new to the trilogy will be as well, assisted by enough backstory to follow the action, and both groups will eagerly await the concluding volume.
—— Bonnie Kunzel , KirkusAction-packed
—— TelegraphOne of the most attractively produced works of junior fiction
—— Robert Dunbar , The Irish TimesA riveting story . . . Raises questions about religion and highlights the dangers of ignorance. But equally, it is a tale of love and family, and their ability to conquer all . . . As a physical thing, it is a beautiful book. From the dustcover to the endpapers, it is a joy to hold
—— Children's Books Ireland - Inis magazineI had my socks blown off by this book - it was so addictive and just so much fun! I stormed through it, loving every second . . .
—— The Book Addicted Girl