Perfect for children learning to read this is a wonderful story about facing fears as a family from Anne Fine a former Children's Laureate whose awards include the Carnegie Medal & the Guardian Children's Book Prize There's never been anything scary under the bed since I was born & there is nothing scary now I really believe that I keep believing it for about five minutes Then I get less sure Mum Dad Harry & Nana are at their wits' end How can they prove to Toby that there are no monsters under the bed so that they can finally get some sleep? Will a new bicycle help? Or a magic spell? Or does this call for something completely different? The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read It features well-loved authors classic characters & favourite topics so that children will find something to excite & engage them in every title they pick up It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence & are beginning to enjoy longer stories Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes & characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant making them perfect for use in schools & for parents keen to support their children's reading Book band violet