Tales from India – The Tiger, The Brahmin and the Jackal

A tiger lived in a forest in India. One day, the tiger walked into a trap! Then a kind Brahmin came into the forest… Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge

Tales from India – The Story of Laila and Ajeet

Laila is kind and clever, but her father is the terrible Rajah. When Ajeet falls in love with her, the Rajah gives him a very hard job to do. Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include language activities that help develop key

Tales from Africa – The Cheetah’s Whisker

“A love potion is not easy to make,” Grandma said to Abeba. “I need a cheetah’s whisker. Can you get one?” Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. This

Engineering in History

What is Stonehenge? Why is there a great wall in China? Find out more about pyramids, desert cities and old engineering around the world. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range of STEM topics from

Sleeping Beauty

When a beautiful princess pricks her fingers and falls asleep for one hundred years, only one person can wake her up. Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English

The Boy Who Shouted Wolf

Jack loved playing tricks! He played a trick on the people in his village. He put his hands to his mouth and shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! WOLF!” Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide

Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie wants to find a Golden Ticket inside a chocolate bar. Then, he can visit Mr Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests.

Do You Know? – BBC Earth Predators and Prey

How do animals hide from predators? Which predators surprise their prey? Find out how predators hunt and prey animals try to stay safe in this BBC Earth reader. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range

Do You Know? – BBC Earth Animal Senses

Which animals can hear well? Which animals taste with their feet? Find out about different animal senses in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non-fiction STEM titles for young learners of English. Covering a variety of topics, Do You Know? adopts an enquiry-based approach, and