Dilly the dinosaur gets up to lots of mischief in this colour-illustrated early reader by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Perfect for children learning to read.



Dilly's mother invites a good, quiet dinosaur to tea. But Dilly, the world's naughtiest dinosaur, invents some messy new games and soon there are two naughty dinosaurs on the loose!


The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and 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 and 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 and characters to discuss



All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.


Book band: Orange



Dilly the dinosaur gets up to lots of mischief in this colour-illustrated early reader by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Perfect for children learning to read.



Dilly's mother invites a good, quiet dinosaur to tea. But Dilly, the world's naughtiest dinosaur, invents some messy new games and soon there are two naughty dinosaurs on the loose!


The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and 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 and 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 and characters to discuss



All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.


Book band: Orange