Town Mouse and Country Mouse: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Author: Ladybird

Designed / suitable for National Curriculum

Published on 19 February 2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Ladybird) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Read It Yourself' series.

Hardback | 32 pages
219 x 146 x 8mm | 162g

Based on a classic tale. Town Mouse loves the busy city, and Country Mouse loves the quiet countryside. When they visit each other, will they change their minds about where they want to live, or will they appreciate their own homes even more?Town Mouse and Country Mouse is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.

With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.