Rabbits, gerbils, cats, and dogs! Learn all about your favorite pets in this delightful nonfiction reader, perfect for very early readers taking their first steps in reading. For more than 35 years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 1 title is suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.