Go, Kit Cat!

Step 3 contains two stories that build on the phonics learnt in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: m, d, g, o, c, k, ck. For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be

Pippa and the Pip

Step 2 contains two stories that build on the initial letter sounds learnt in Step 1 and focus on the sound and letter combinations: s, a, t, p, i, n. For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed

Emma Explorer

Step 1 is an introduction to phonics that focuses on the letter sounds: g, k, e, u, h, l, j, v, w, x, y, z, qu. For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided

The Secret Garden

When Mary’s parents die she is sent to live with her uncle. Mary hates it there, until she finds a secret garden . . . Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for

Roald Dahl: The Magic Finger

“I have a Magic Finger. When I get angry . . . things begin to happen!” What will happen when the finger is pointed at the Gregg family? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second

Roald Dahl: Esio Trot

Mrs. Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy loves Mrs. Silver. Will Mr. Hoppy’s big idea make him brave enough to tell her? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged

Moomin: The Treasure

“I want to go on a trip,” said Moomin. Moomin, Snorkmaiden, Moominmamma, Moominpappa and Little My look for treasure. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 5+, the eight levels

Roald Dahl: The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me

One day, Billy meets the Giraffe, the Pelican, and the Monkey, who wash windows to buy food. Will Billy help the animals? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 5+,

Roald Dahl: The Enormous Crocodile

In the jungle lives an enormous crocodile with clever ideas. He wants to eat children. Will the animals in the jungle keep the children safe? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for

The Empty Pot

The emperor is old, and wants to choose a new emperor. He gives seeds to lots of boys. Who will grow a plant and be the new emperor? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second