The Mermaid's Socks is a funny story for all little mermaid fans who are beginning to read on their own Perfect for children aged 4 who are reading at book band red When Princess Bubble the mermaid gets a pair of socks for her birthday she has no idea what they are! Can she think of a use for them? The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader's ability to read & understand words before reading & a spot the picture puzzle at the end of the story encourages rereading for pleasure Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina PGCE Primary & Early Years Course Leader The Centre for Professional Education University of Warwick