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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Roald Dahl: Esio Trot, a Level 4Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.Mrs. Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy loves Mrs. Silver. Will Mr. Hoppy's big idea make him brave enough to tell her?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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"I have a Magic Finger. When I get angry . . .things begin to happen!" What will happen when the finger is pointed at the Gregg family?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. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.The eight levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.Roald Dahl: The Magic Finger, a Level 4 Activity Book, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The activities encourage children to practice longer sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.

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Ladybird Classics are sensitively retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience. Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this CD collection is a perfect introduction to the classics for young children.Stories included are:Gulliver's Travels Oliver Twist Treasure Island A Christmas Carol Heidi The Secret GardenLittle WomenAlice In WonderlandBlack BeautyPeter PanThe Railway ChildrenThe Jungle BookThe Three MusketeersThe Wind In The WillowsApproximately 8hr running time

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Say "I Love You" to different animals and objects in this sweet installment of the Baby Touch series.Touch and feel all kinds of loving animals and objects in this adorable addition to the Baby Touch series. From soft lions to shiny mermaids, this immersive board book is filled with heart-shaped holes to look through, bold illustrations, and interactive moments that celebrate family and friendship.

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Celebrate Easter in this jubilant installment of the Baby Touch series!Enjoy Easter with this festive addition to the Baby Touch series. This delightful board book is filled with bold Easter-themed illustrations and exciting, interactive moments on every page for young readers.

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Introduce your baby to all kinds of toys with this gorgeous black-and-white book with textures to touch!Designed to develop babies' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images and simple text will engage your child's senses as they discover all their favorite toys. Spot the stacking rings, striped ball, and cuddly teddy bear - with touch-and-feel textures for added interaction!

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In this classic fairy tale, a miller's daughter has to spin straw into gold for the king. A funny little man comes to help her, but if she can't guess his name, this Rumpelstiltskin will take her first-born child!Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Rumpelstiltskin is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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Based on the classic story The Elves and the Shoemaker, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Meet the poor and hungry shoemaker who wakes up one morning to find that his shoes have been magically made for him! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Roald Dahl: The Magic Finger, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions."I have a Magic Finger. When I get angry . . . things begin to happen!" What will happen when the finger is pointed at the Gregg family?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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This audio collection of six entertaining animal stories is ideal for sharing on a journey or at bedtime.

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Ladybird Favourite Nursery Rhymes is a beautiful treasury of songs that every young child should own. It contains over 100 rhymes, each one beautifully sung. A gorgeous complete collection, this is ideal for parents to pass on the rhymes they knew themselves as a child.Ladybird Favourite Nursery Rhymes includes:Mary Had A Little LambBaa Baa Black SheepRide A CockhorseHickory Dickery DockDing Dong BellThree Blind MiceHey Diddle DiddleThe Owl And The PussycatLittle Bow PeepPussycat PussycatLittle Tommy Tittle MouseAs I Was Going To St IvesCock-A-Doodle-DooTwo Little Dickie BirdsBow Bow WowHark, Hark The Dogs Do BarkHickety Pickety My Black HenOh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog GoneLion And The UnicornA Frog He Would Wooing GoGoosey Goosey GanderThe North Wind Doth BlowThree Little KittensTom, Tom The Piper's SonTo Market, To Market To Buy A Fat PigLadybird, LadybirdHorsey, HorseyStory Rhymes - Rubadub DubOld King ColeGeorgie PorgiePolly Put The Kettle OnThere Was An Old Woman Who Live In The ShoeSee Saw Marjorie DoorBobby ShaftoJack And JillFrère JacquesHumpty DumptyThere Was Ac Rooked ManThe Grand Old Duke Of YorkLavender's BlueRoses Are RedLittle Miss MuffetOld Mother HubbardElsie MarleyI Don't Like Thee, Doctor FellDoctor FosterPeter, Peter Pumpkin EaterLittle Polly FindersPeter PiperSolomon GrundyTweedle Dum And Tweedle DeeTinker TailorTom, He Was A Piper's SonThere Was An Old Women Tossed Up In BasketSing A Song Of SixpenceCurly Locks Curly LocksHector ProtectorBetty Botta Bought Some ButterThere Was A Little Girl And She Had A Little CurlMary Had A Pretty BirdMonday's ChildBye Baby BuntingWhat Are Little Boys Made OfWhat Are Little Girls Made OfLittle Boy BlueJack Be Nimble, Jack Be QuickSimple SimonAiken And DrumCobbler, Cobbler Mend My ShoeMary MaryMiss Polly Had A DollyTeddy Bear Teddy BearIncy Wincy SpiderHead Shoulders Knees And ToesOne Finger One ThumbThe Wheels On The BusRing A Ring O' RosesRound And Round The GardenOne Potato, Two PotatoHere Is The Church, Here Is The SteepleOranges And LemonsThis Is The Way The Ladies RideRow, Row, Row Your BoatOld Mcdonald Had A FarmHere We Go Round The Mulberry BushThis Little PiggyLittle Jack HornerPat A Cake Pat A CakeIf All The World Were PaperJack Sprat Could Eat No FatDance To Your DaddyThe Queen Of HeartsI Had A Little TreeHot Cross BunsPea Porridge HotHalf A Pound Of Tuppenny Rice Oh Have You Seen The Muffin ManOats And Beans And Barley GrownLittle Tommy TuckerFive Little DucksFive Little Pussy Cats Sitting In A RowOne, Two, Three, FourThirty Days Have SeptemberFive Current Buns In A Baker's ShopOne, Two, Buckle My ShoeThis Old ManThere Were Ten In A BedTen Green BottlesOne, Two, Three, Four, FiveFive Little Peas In A Pea Pod PressedFive Fat Sausages Sizzling In A PanOne For SorrowOne Man Went To ManHow Many Miles To BabylonTwinkle Twinkle Little StarI See The MoonStar Light Star BrightSleepy Time Has Come For My BabySleep Baby SleepLullaby and GoodnightGolden Slumbers Kiss Your EyesHush A Bye BabyDiddle Diddle DumplingGirls and Boys Come Out To PlayWee Willy WinkyRock-a-Bye Baby Your Cradle Is GreenNiddle Dee Noddle DeeHow Many Miles To Baby LandUp The Wooden HillCome To The Window My Baby With MeA Candle A CandleThe Man In The MoonGoodnight Sleep TightIn Winter I Get Up At Night

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Brought to you by Ladybird. Audiobooks are a brilliant way to entertain and engage children as an alternative to TV, on a long journey or to relax before bed. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019.Shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020.Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the Universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure!In this adventure Otto and Missy are off to discover the Dinosaurs. Setting course for the ancient world they discover Diplodocus, Velociraptors and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex!These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who).Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. Other books in the Ladybird Audio Adventure series include Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal Kingdom, On the Farm, Creepy Crawlies, The Human Body and Rainforests.

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Thomas and the Elephant, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.An elephant helps Thomas in India.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Nia Learns Numbers, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Nia learns one, two, three . . .

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents The New School, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence."I can find a new school!" says Duck.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Brought to you by Ladybird. A collection of original audio stories for little adventurers and bold travellers. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to in the car, at the airport, on the train or while they are on their way to their next adventure! This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect travel companion for little listeners everywhere. Narrated by award-winning voice actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Katie leung, best known for her portrayal of Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films.This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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Brought to you by Ladybird.Ladybird presents a collection of fun original audio stories written to inspire young children who are just starting Big School!The stories in this collection include My Teacher is an Alien, World Book Day, The Secret Door, The Escapades of the Escaping Hamster and Sick Bay.This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect travel companion for little listeners everywhere. Aimed at children aged 4+, this is perfect for for family listening and learning and development for young minds.Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys and Ladybird Audio Adventures.(P) Penguin Audio 2020

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