This title is perfect for children learning to read, these three heart-warming stories have a special message: however stormy life gets, your friends will help you though! When the wild wind brings down the big tree in the wood, the animals have nowhere to call home. Kind Miss Chutney takes them in…but then the rain comes. It splits and splots and threatens to spoil her home, too. Her new friends want to help, but what can they do? Never fear, for a sunny day brings a bright idea…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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. This title includes a clear type; up to 8 lines per page; bright, appealing pictures for added interest; a variety of sentence structures; a wider range of vocabulary; and 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 children’s reading.