It’s an ice-cool new adventure for everyone’s favourite flat hero in this colour-illustrated early reader. Perfect for children learning to read.



Stanley and his brother Arthur are super-excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. And as Arthur is slipping and sliding around, it turns out Stanley is an ice-skating superstar. But then cracks start to appear … is the ice rink about to disappear?


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 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.




Short, simple sentences




Familiar, repeated words




Big, clear type




1 – 5 lines per page




Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story



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: Green

Illustrated by: Jon Mitchell