A prickly porcupine protects himself by bravely shaking his tail of sharp spikes in the face or a menacing predator. This may appear humorous to the reader, but to the porcupine it is his only means of defence. Purple level titles introduce a variety of topics to promote reading for pleasure and offer plenty of opportunities to look at rhyme and rhythm within words to build fluency and phrasing. PM Plus Storybooks feature a classic story structure with tension, climax and resolution to engage young readers. The books have been written using carefully selected vocabulary to ensure children experience reading success. #pm19-offer