EARLY READERS 2006-2008

Learn to read the easy way!

These two playful rhyming books utilise a phonics-based approach to tell wildly entertaining same-sound stories. They will not only empower emerging readers but leave them in no doubt as to the link between reading and pleasure.

“Wildly entertaining… A brilliant resource!”
Books and Publishing
“Wildly entertaining… A brilliant resource!”
Books and Publishing
“Wildly entertaining… A brilliant resource!”
Books and Publishing
“Wildly entertaining… A brilliant resource!”
Books and Publishing
“Only Andy Griffiths could combine consummate humour with the ‘task’ of writing. I love how the rules of this book support the theory of ‘no rules’, giving children complete and utter creative license and freedom. I urge you to find a better way to encourage them to write with gusto and commitment. Rules come later—for now, Once Upon a Slime is both the rule breaker and the pen-inspirer. Brilliant.”
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“Wildly entertaining… A brilliant resource!”
Books and Publishing
“The book is aimed at kids so it’s easy to read and great to dip in and out of. It’s also a great resource for teachers as there are heaps of great writing ideas that are quick and fun ways to get kids’ imaginations flowing. I tried using some of the activities as a school holiday activity and got some really cool writing from the kids.”
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The Cat on the Mat is Flat

First published 2006

What’s the Story?

The rat did not like being chased by the cat, and after three laps around the mat the rat said, ‘That’s enough of that.’ And it went and got a … BASEBALL BAT!

Comprising nine relentlessly rhyming and unapologetically silly stories-accompanied by Terry Denton’s inspired illustrations—this book will delight emerging readers and make learning to read as pleasurable a process as possible.

The Big Fat cow that goes Kapow

First published 2008

What’s the Story?

Oh no – watch out! Don’t look now! Inside this book is an EXPLODING cow! FIVE… FOUR… THREE… TWO… ONE… KAPOW!


More rhyming mayhem and comic madness from the bestselling duo of the inspired JUST! series. Andy Griffiths’ rhyming text will entice and engage the most reluctant child to read while laughing all the way and is hilariously counterpointed by Terry Denton’s delightfully wonky illustrations. A side-splitting companion to the award-winning and Children’s Book Council shortlisted title, The Cat on the Mat is Flat.