This book is part of the Penguin Readers collection, which simplifies classic stories for young learners of English.

In this heartwarming tale, Billy discovers that a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey live in an old sweet shop and work as window cleaners. The group goes on a fun and thrilling adventure — including catching a thief!

The text uses:

Short sentences (max. two clauses)

Present and past simple tense

Simple modals and adjectives

Visual support with Quentin Blake’s illustrations

It’s ideal for readers aged 7 and up who are learning English.