An introduction to the alphabet for beginner readers. 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 six levels of Activity Books follow the CEFR
Outcome Grammar Skill: Vocabulary development
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s First Glasses
Pedro Pony says that Peppa needs glasses. Mummy Pig takes Peppa to the optician for an eye test! 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
The Mice and the Elephants
The mice are afraid of the elephants, but the Elephant King helps them. What will the mice do when the elephants are afraid? 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
Favourite Pets
Rabbits, gerbils, cats and dogs! Learn all about your favourite pets in this delightful non-fiction reader perfect for very early readers taking their first steps in reading. 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. Title-specific words are repeated to
Amazing Trains
There are all sorts of amazing trains – steam trains, fast trains, even trains that go underground. All aboard! 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. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at
Rainforests
Half of all the animal and plant species on Earth live in tropical rainforests. Learn all about life in the trees, in the rivers and on the ground. 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. Title-specific words are repeated
Ancient and Imperial China
Discover the Terracotta Army, the Silk Road and the great inventions of ancient China – from paper and porcelain to fireworks and acupuncture. 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. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to
Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians lived by the River Nile many years ago. Read all about pharaohs, hieroglyphics and building the pyramids. 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. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently
Wild Weather
Antarctica is very cold, but Death Valley is very hot. Read about monsoons, tornadoes and hurricanes in places with wild weather! 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. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read
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