If you've got an itch but you haven't any fingers to scratch it with, life can be a little uncomfortable. Fortunately Sam Snake comes up with a very unusual solution to his problem that amazes all his friends.

Every book in the Finger Puppet range features an adult-read story on the left page with a simplified version for the child to read on the facing page. The adult-read story promotes comprehension and vocabulary, while the child-read component is aimed at developing early reading skills within the context of the story.

Each book includes a collectable puppet pointer. The finger puppet is more than a toy. Once constructed, it also helps children progress systematically from left to right as they say each sound and then blend the sounds into words. The finger puppet adds to the children's reading enjoyment as well as being a valuable learning tool.