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

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+,

BBC Earth: Animal Colors

How does color help animals? Can you see the animals in their homes? 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 Books follow

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Based on the classic fairy tale. While the three bears are out for a walk, naughty little Goldilocks comes calling and tries out their porridge, chairs and beds to see which are just right. But then the three bears come home… For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children

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

Cinderella

Based on the classic fairy tale. Cinderella’s dream of going to the prince’s ball comes true when her fairy godmother appears. But she’d better be home by midnight… 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

Cars

Learn about lots of different cars – big cars, little cars, fast cars and special cars. See what they look like and who drives them. 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.

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

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