Don't Get in a Mess! is a funny story for all those fans of messy play who are beginning to read independently.

It is perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band blue 4. It's raining, it's boring. So the children get the paints out. Dad tells them not to get in a mess, but... The Froglets series is perfect for children aged 5-7 who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words.

A reading game at the end of each book encourages retelling the story and boosting vocabulary.

Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, Early Years Course Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.