Gerald's Busy Day is a funny story for young animal fans who are learning to read on their own.

Perfect for children aged 5-7 who are reading at book band blue. Tom and Lucy wonder whether their pet gerbil, Gerald, will be bored while they're at school.

Mum thinks he will sleep all day, but Gerald has other ideas!The Froglets series is perfect for children who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words and puzzles to encourage retelling the story and to help build vocabulary. Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, PGCE and Primary Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.