Keep your child’s reading on track at home with our selection of PM Read at Home packs. Our Orange book band pack is perfect for children with a reading age of 6.5-7. Each reader is carefully levelled to build children’s reading confidence through the gentle introduction of new words, characters and themes. Orange level readers focus on: Greater use of compound sentences and varied punctuation Introduction of chapters and more complex stories Meaningful illustrations to support the story Strong narratives covering animals, community, family situations and real-life experiences Repetition of up to 250 high frequency words Average word count of 250-250 words per reader Book bands are used by UK schools to help children identify books which are suitable for their reading level. Allowing children to choose and enjoy stories that will build up their reading skills. All references to ages ranges and year groups are intended for guide purposes only.