Gill Budgell 
Reading Planet – Tom Thumb – Lilac Plus: Lift-off First Words 

Tom Thumb is tiny and he has to take care wherever he goes! He hides in Puja’s pyjama pocket as she is going to bed, but will she spot him? Tom Thumb is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.