The Magic Paintbrush

Sui-Ming wanted to draw, and one day he found a magic paintbrush. “My paintbrush must help people,” said Sui-Ming. 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 4+, the eight levels

Moomin: The Wish

One day, Moomin sees something in the water. It is small and white. It is a beautiful star! Moomin can make a wish. What does he ask for? 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

Pom Pom the Winner

Pompom likes being the winner! When Pompom’s friends are the winners, Pompom is not happy. 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 4+, the eight levels of Readers and Activity

BBC Earth: Big and Small

Some animals are big, and some animals are small. Some animals are fast, and some animals are slow. All animals are different! 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 4+,

I am a Footballer

Footballers must train hard. Learn about the special jobs that attackers, defenders and goalkeepers do in a football match. Topical title for the 2018 Football World Cup. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at

Peppa Pig: Going on Holiday

Peppa and her family are going on holiday, but Teddy is still on the aeroplane! How will Peppa get Teddy back? 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

Peppa Pig: In a Plane

It was the holidays! Peppa and her family wanted to go to the park, but their car stopped. What did they do? They flew in a plane! 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.

BBC Earth: Mountains

Many animals have their homes in the mountains. The animals are clever, but it is difficult for them to live there. 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 4+, the

Peppa Pig: Playing Football

Peppa and her friends loved playing football. Which team kicked the ball into the wrong goal? 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 4+, the eight levels of Readers and

2c I like to write

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. Book 2c follows Peter and Jane on a fishing trip and introduces 27 words such as ‘sweets’,