New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading. Playful Puppy is a 'Starting To Read' reader, perfect for children who are beginning to read for meaning, decoding and recognising words, and enjoying reading. Holly's dream has come true - she's given her very own puppy! Although she tries to train him, share her delight in the playfulness of her new puppy. Will he win a prize at the village show? Playful Puppy is part of the new DK Reads series, a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to levelled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage.