Froglets: Gerald's Busy Day
Lynne Benton, Mark Marshall
Gerald’s Busy Day is a funny story for young animal fans who are learning to read on their own. Perfect for children aged 5-7 who are reading at book band blue.
Tom and Lucy wonder whether their pet gerbil, Gerald, will be bored while they’re at school. Mum thinks he will sleep all day, but Gerald has other ideas!
The Froglets series is perfect for children who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words and puzzles to encourage retelling the story and to help build vocabulary. Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, PGCE and Primary Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.
Reviews
Very naughty gerald
Master Kipper Bookmark 28.12.2025
Interesting story
Officer Babs Sparrow 06.08.2025
This book was funny
Sir Chilli Bubble-wrap 29.08.2024
I liked it when he ran out of his cage and he got chased by the cat. When he got home I was happy.
Anonymous 01.11.2023
Star Reviewer
Funny book
Lady Pixie Chipperfield 11.07.2023
I love running just like Gerald!
Chief Catapult Tinkle 21.07.2022
I liked it when the balloons were flying away
Marshal Angel Squirrel 18.07.2022
I liked the balloon seller because she was wearing yellow tights and a green hat and she was wearing a jean jacket and she was having some orange juice.
General Bubbles Waxwork 11.07.2022
Very funny!
Doctor Daffodil Peanut-butter 04.01.2022
Gerald is very cute
Dona Peaches Armadillo 19.08.2021
This book was good because it has lots of things about where Gerald ran.
General Kipper Turkey 09.08.2021
The best was his dream after his adventure He was a giant and chasing the cat :)
Lord Jazzy Bobble-hat 07.08.2021
This book is really funny in my opinion! You can also learn what pets can do when you are away...!
Lord Augustus Piano-key 31.07.2021
This book tells the story of Gerald, a hamster, who has a big adventure, but realises he is better off in his cage!
Professor Octopus Manatee 31.07.2021
I liked it that he was safe at the end. I didn’t like it when the cat chased him. I recommend this book .
Madam Sunny Rollerskate 09.09.2020
I liked when the hamster knocked over the things
Inspector Cornetto Stegosaurus 25.08.2020
lots of words
Anonymous 07.08.2020
I liked it when the hamster guy was asleep and dreaming that he was big and chasing the cat.
Sir Crocodile Spinner 23.07.2020
I liked Sam the best!
Sergeant Poseidon Borchester-Smythe 08.09.2019
The gerbil was good because he went on adventures.
General Flash Archway 16.08.2019
