Reading Skill: Making inference

The Wizard of Oz

One day, a storm took Dorothy and Toto to the Land of Oz. Dorothy liked the new friends she met, but she wanted to go home. 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

Peter and the Wolf

A hungry wolf lived in the forest. He wanted to catch and eat the duck, the bird and the cat. Peter wanted to catch the wolf. 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

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel couldn’t get home. They found a witch’s house made of candies and cake, but the witch wanted to eat Hansel and Gretel! 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 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

Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig’s New Van

Daddy Pig had a new van. Peppa and her family went on holiday in the van, but Daddy Pig could not find the right road! 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

Peter Rabbit and the Radish Robber

Peter Rabbit, Benjamin, and Lily have three radishes. But then, they lose them. Who is the radish robber? 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 five levels of

The Wizard of Oz

When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz! For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All

Peter and the Wolf

Peter’s grandfather warns him about a wolf that lives in the dark forest. What happens when Peter goes to play in the meadow? 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