The charm of the Usborne Farmyard Tales in the wonderful format of the Reading Programme. The stories have been rewritten to fit in the reading scheme, and all checked for lexiles, book band etc.

Poppy and Sam help Mr. Boot to make a scarecrow and call him Mr. Straw. But when Mr. Straw starts moving, they don't know what to think... This simple story, set on Apple Tree Farm, is part of the Usborne Reading Programme - more than 300 books across seven levels, for children who are learning to read. With extra quizzes and activities at the end.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout