Ali and Sam are best friends. They live next door to each other, are in the same class at school and spend their weekends together. The stories in this book can be used for individual, group or shared reading, and are aimed at Key stage 2 readers. There is one page devoted to each paragraph of the story, which is illustrated with a colour photograph. Any tricky words are highlighted underneath each paragraph. This book I and includes three stories: The birthday party, Ali and Sam Help Out, Well Spotted!