"Bibliotheque de Ratus" is written by French children's authors with a native readership in mind, making it particularly relevant as a source of authentic reading material following the trends set by the National Curriculum. Following the adventures of Ratus, an irrascible green rat, the series is produced in full colour, humorously illustrated on each alternate page, with the added feature of a question linking picture and text to check comprehension. A key is provided at the back of the book and there is a simple glossary - in words and pictures - explaining the less familiar vocabulary from the story. Level 1 would suit pupils in their second year of French.