The Elves and the Shoemaker

“I can make only one more pair of shoes,” said the shoemaker. Then, two little elves help him. How can he thank them? 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

Cinderella

A beautiful lady comes to Cinderella’s house. She makes Cinderella a dress. Now, Cinderella can go to the ball! 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

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor shoemaker finds that someone is making beautiful shoes for him – two little elves! However can he repay them for his change in fortune? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words.

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Based on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see – or can they? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout.