Book excerpt: Roxy needs to sparkle, so she goes to Monstro City to buy vinegar. What happens when she meets the evil Dr Strangeglove? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.