Grandma is ill, and Little Red Riding Hood must go to her. A wolf sees her and wants to eat her. He runs to Grandma’s house and waits. Little Red Riding Hood is very surprised when she sees ‘Grandma’. She has got a big nose, ears and eyes. And Grandma’s teeth are very big. Who can help Red Riding Hood, and where is the real Grandma?

Macmillan English Explorers is an exciting reading programme developed specifically for children learning English in kindergarten and primary schools. Written with second language learners in mind, these books expose children to real language and develop their reading and vocabulary skills. This series forms an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, Macmillan English Explorers are supported by an understanding of the needs of young learners and teachers of English. The scheme, which currently has over 50 readers plus supplementary materials, can be used alongside any primary course.