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The Magical Adventure of Luna the Cat

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  Once upon a time in a quiet little village, there lived a curious cat named Luna. Luna wasn't an ordinary cat; she had a special power. When the moon was full and bright, Luna could talk to the animals in the forest. One evening, as Luna gazed out of the window, she noticed the moon glowing like a giant lantern in the night sky. She knew it was time for her magical adventure. Luna slipped out of the house and ventured into the deep, mysterious forest. As Luna walked deeper into the woods, she heard the soft rustling of leaves and the gentle hooting of an owl. It was Owly, the wise old owl. Luna greeted Owly and told him about her adventure. Owly said, "Tonight, Luna, the forest animals have a problem. The river has dried up, and we're all thirsty. Can you help us find water?" Luna nodded and said, "I'll do my best, Owly." With Owly perched on her back, Luna started her journey through the forest. Along the way, they met a squirrel named Sammy, a rabbit
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Lizards - Jolly Phonics Level 2 Readers

 A lizard has a slim body and a long tail.


Lizards feed on insects.


Lizards hatch from eggs, which are laid in the soil or hidden under rocks.


Lizards need the sun. This is a common lizard sitting in the sun.


In the tropics, lizards live in the houses and catch bugs and insects.


Shinning skinks can run up steep rocks and tree trunks.


The ring-tailed dragon runs on its back legs and jumps, to catch insects.


The basilisk lizard runs on its back legs too.


It can run across the top of a pond or river for several steps, without sinking.


The frilled lizard has a big flap of skin around its neck.


If it is attacked, it raises its frill to look bigger.


This lizard is a thorny devil.

It lives in deserts and feeds on ants.


If a lizard is attacked, it can shed its tail. The lizard runs free, and just its tail is left.


The lizard lives on and soon..

..its tail will develop again!




















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