This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.

Ug’s family needs the fire for their cave. It keeps them warm and safe from wild animals. One day, Ug is so busy painting that he forgets all about it…

Sue Graves

Sue Graves has been a freelance children’s author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non-fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.

Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in watercolours, playing tennis and badminton and going for long walks in the country with her husband and children.

Natalia Gubanova

Natalia is a children’s book illustrator with an eye for detail. She has had a great passion for drawing since her early childhood, and after graduating in Graphic Design, she chose her path in children’s illustration. In her work, she enjoys playing around with colours, creating characters and telling stories. When she is not busy drawing, she enjoys spending time with her Pom dog and going for a run or swim.