This story is part of an additional set of six full-sentence stories introducing National Literacy Strategy key words for Reception Year pupils. Together with Stage 1+ First Sentences, the stories provide a bridge between Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Oxford Reading Tree. The stories are all based on familiar Reading Tree characters: Biff finds out just what dogs like; Dad has some nice surprises after a nasty accident; Floppy goes to a dog show; Biff has her hands full looking after a little friend; Mum gets very muddy; and Floppy meets his match!