To help promote thinking skills the stories are based around though provoking Citizenship themes and are ideal for both Guided Reading and Independent Reading.

• 4 new books at each level of the 5 Wellington Square levels - 2 fiction and 2 non-fiction
• A range of non-fiction genres, all of which build on children's competency in visual literacy.

Based upon the Wellington Square characters, readers are drawn into these stories through a powerful mix of real-life issues and dilemmas, supported by appealing illustrations and humorous touches. It is important to note, however, that no prior knowledge of the Wellington Square characters is assumed in any of the titles.

It is well known that many struggling readers prefer reading non-fiction to fiction and these books have been designed for maximum appeal. The design and artwork is eye-catching and easy to access, acknowledging the fact that many reluctant readers are sophisticated decoders of visual images.

The Teacher's Guide provides Guided Reading Prompts to support readers as they reflect upon the meaning of what they have read, ensuring that the guided discussion extends and further develops their comprehension skills.