Book Band: White (Ideal for Ages 6+)A charming story about pets, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. All Harvey wants is a pet, yet his dad says that their flat is too small.

But surely it's big enough for a slimy slug, or a hairy spider, or even an ant called Teeny, right?

Will Harvey ever find a pet small enough?This exciting and humorous story from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1.

It features engaging illustrations by Sarah Hoyle and characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson.

The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas.

Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher