Synopsis: The doctors told King Ethelred, "Your Majesty must stay in bed. No going out. No friends to play, until your spots have gone away." But King Ethelred is not happy! What will his servants do to cheer him up?

The PM Shared Books are ideal for teaching students about the features of text, focusing on meaning, grammar, sound, letter and word knowledge, and the role of the reader. Comprehensive teacher notes are provided inside the front cover of each book with information on the theme, text types, curriculum links, interest level and tips on using the book in a shared reading session.

Includes Audio CD.