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A brilliant first playbook from the Ladybird Baby Touch series.Parent and child can explore the world together with this multi-sensory book from the innvoative Baby Touch range. This bright and bold book features flaps to lift and die-cut pieces on each spread, all perfectly designed for first discovery and experience.Ladybird's Baby Touch series is the perfect way to introduce babies to books, and to the world around them. Encouraging interaction and play, these books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers.Sensory developmentBoosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioLook out for these other titles in the series:Hello! Buggy Book; Peekaboo; Peepo Teddy!; Snuggle Cloth Book; Squeaky Book; Twinkle Lullaby; Baby Touch Numbers; Baby Touch Farm; Flip-Flap Book; Star Buggy Book; Baby Touch: Box of Books... as well as many more!

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What is a predator? How do sharks find food? Find out all about predators that live under the water.Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range of STEM topics from nocturnal animals to climate change, Do You Know? takes an enquiry-based approach, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Underwater and the Weather, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.

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Ladybird Grammar Workbooks help young learners aged 4+ to understand and practice the basics of English grammar. The six levels of the Grammar Activity Books are carefully graded and mapped against the CEFR (pre-A1 to A2+), and help children prepare for Cambridge English: Young Learners exams.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series features structured language progression that will help children develop their reading and writing skills. This Level 4 Grammar Workbook helps to practise using the past continuous tense, the present perfect tense, simple phrasal verbs and more.

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Ladybird Dictionary will help young learners aged 4-11 to find and understand words in English. This engaging dictionary is informed by the Cambridge Young Learners wordlists, and features an introduction on how to use the dictionary, an A-Z section, and a picture dictionary at the back, which groups words that are useful to learn together.With beautiful illustrations, and simple definitions written by ELT experts, this dictionary helps children improve their English vocabulary. The words in the dictionary are informed by the CEFR and Cambridge English: Young Learner exams wordlists.This dictionary can be used alongside the Ladybird ELT Graded Readers series, or the Ladybird Grammar Workbooks, for children aged 4+ learning English as a second or foreign language.

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Ladybird Grammar Workbooks help young learners aged 4+ to understand and practice the basics of English grammar. The six levels of the Grammar Activity Books are carefully graded and mapped against the CEFR (pre-A1 to A2+), and help children prepare for Cambridge English: Young Learners exams.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series features structured language progression that will help children develop their reading and writing skills.This Level 2 Grammar Workbook helps to practise using the past simple tense, verbs, conjunctions and more.

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Ladybird Grammar Workbooks help young learners aged 4+ to understand and practice the basics of English grammar. The six levels of the Grammar Activity Books are carefully graded and mapped against the CEFR (pre-A1 to A2+), and help children prepare for Cambridge English: Young Learners exams.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series features structured language progression that will help children develop their reading and writing skills.This Level 5 Grammar Workbook helps to practise using the present perfect simple tense, the past simple tense, indefinite pronouns and more.

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LLadybird 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 BBC Earth: Forests, 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 complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.Forests have been on Earth for millions of years. Lots of animals live in forests, and sometimes their lives can be very difficult.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, 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. Under the Oceans, a Level 4 Reader, 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.Many animals live in the world's oceans. Find out about animals that hide, animals that live in the dark, and animals with big teeth!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 Jack and the Beanstalk, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.Jack got some magic beans that grew into a giant beanstalk! When Jack climbed the beanstalk, what did he find at the top of it?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 The Monster Next Door, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. George is a normal boy. Green is a monster. But, George wants to be a monster. And Green wants to be a normal boy!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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A balanced diet is good for you. Food gives you energy and helps you to grow strong and healthy!Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading 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 different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. There are more than one hundred titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional stories from around the world, to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of specially written first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. 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 questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Healthy Eating is a Level 2 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help. Additional facts support the key information and thematic links are made between across subjects. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.

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Get ready for Halloween with this spooktacular search and find activity book. Search a haunted house, a ghastly graveyard and a fearsome forest and find the hiding ghost! There are lots more spooky things to find, look for black cats, ghost pumpkins, flying bats and creepy spiders.This search-and-find activity book includes a maze, spot the difference, colouring and six pages of wicked search and find fun!Can you the find the ghost this Halloween?

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Sleep tight this Halloween with a new fang-tastic lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series!Twinkle the Little Unicorn is excited to celebrate Halloween, but where are all her friends?Help Twinkle find all her friends this spooky season lifting the flaps to reveal your favourite Land of Nod characters with some fa-boo-lous surprises!With sturdy flaps, and gradually setting skies, this novelty board book will help to soothe your little readers so that they''re ready for sleep.Want to have more adventures in the Land of Nod? Also available in the Ten Minutes to Bed series:Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon (also available as a board

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Say hello to the baby animals with this large touch-and-feel playbook!This sturdy board book is full of bright illustrations and adorable animals to engage your baby''s senses. Each double page has a chunky animal tab for little hands to grasp and is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore.The perfect first book for babies to encourage their sensory development.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioFrom tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:I Love YouFarm AnimalsPeekabooPlaybookRescue VehiclesHide and SeekRainbowAnimalsVehiclesFairy TalesNursery RhymesSeasonsTummy TimeGet DressedBusy Day

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Two stories that build on the phonics learnt in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: ar, or, ur, ow, oi, er.Barn Owl is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books for children who are learning to read.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

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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. BBC Earth: Little Survivors, a Level 5 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of adverbs and pronouns.Some of the most amazing animals are very small! They must stay away from dangerous predators, and find enough food to survive.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 Puss in Boots, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.There was a cat whose name was Puss, and he could talk. Puss had an idea to help his master, so his master gave Puss some boots and a bag.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Add your baby''s name into their very own lift-the-flap story book!Pull out the slot-in card from the cover, write your baby''s name on the card, slide it back into the cover and see your baby become part of this search-and-find story.A new baby has been born - it''s a time of celebration! The party animals have arrived and want to say hello, but they can''t find the baby . . .Lift the flaps and follow the animals as they travel through the house until they find your baby in the hidden mirror on the final page!This is the perfect personal gift for a newborn baby - a first book where they are the star!

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Based on the award-winning children''s series!Featuring everyone''s favourite little piggy, Peppa! Enjoy all the fun of the fair with Peppa Pig and her family. Who will win all the teddy bears and who will be scared on the rides?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Fair is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Based on the award-winning children's series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends! Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It's night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it's hard to keep the noise down when you're having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself

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Based on the award-winning children''s series!Featuring everyone''s favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Based on the award-winning children''s series!Featuring everyone''s favourite little piggy, Peppa! Grandpa Pig''s garden is full of vegetables, flowers, and lots of fascinating little creatures! Join Peppa and George as they discover the wonders that live in the garden.Peppa Pig: Little Creatures is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure

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Based on Anansi the spider folktales from West Africa and the Caribbean. Anansi''s children want to play with their friends, but the parents do not want them to! This uplifting story teaches the importance of being kind to others.Anansi Helps a Friend is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Two stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: m, d, g, o, c, k, ck.Go, Kit Cat! is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books for children who are learning to read.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

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Based on the well-loved classic tale. Three little pigs build themselves three cosy homes. But along comes the big, bad wolf . . . What will happen when he huffs and puffs and tries to blow their houses down?The Three Little Pigs is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Based on the classic West African folk tale. Sun and Water are good friends and neighbours. When Sun and Moon decide to build a larger house so Water can visit, they get a big surprise! A mythical tale about friendship and the origins of the world as we know it.Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Based on the well-loved classic tale. Little Red Hen needs help around the farm and asks her fellow farm friends to lend a hand. Will her friends learn the importance of helping someone in need?Little Red Hen is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure

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There is so much to do on a farm all year round! Join the busy farmers and learn fun facts along the way as they harvest vegetables, grow crops, look after animals and more.On the Farm is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Do you have a pet? From cats and dogs to hamsters and fish, pets are fun to look after and play with. What do they like to do? Fun Pets is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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The world has lots of impressive structures that we can visit! Read all about tall buildings, strong bridges, and huge statues which people see and use around the globe. Super Structures is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor shoemaker finds out that two elves are secretly helping him by making beautiful shoes to sell. How can he say thank you and help the elves, too? The Elves and the Shoemaker is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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What is the weather like where you live? In Antarctica it is very cold, but Death Valley is very hot. Read all about monsoons, tornadoes and hurricanes in different places around the world with wild weather. Wild Weather is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Matthew Phew's friends seem to be avoiding him. Could they be planning a surprise?Matthew Phew is Book 11 of 19 in Actiphons Level 3, and is designed for children to read independently. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 3 Box 2.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Peter Runner and his friends are out for a jog when one of them falls! Can Peter run to the rescue?Peter Runner is Book 28 of 28 in Actiphons Level 2, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 2 Box 3.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Lorna Sport loves lots of different sports. How will Lorna's friends thank her for helping them improve their skills?Lorna Sport is Book 21 of 28 in Actiphons Level 2, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 2 Box 3.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Whizzing Fizz is buzzing with excitement! It's Physical Phil's birthday and Fizz is planning a very special party.Whizzing Fizz is Book 7 of 28 in Actiphons Level 2, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 2 Box 1.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Floating Coady is playing volleyball on the beach when he sees something strange out at sea...Floating Coady is Book 17 of 28 in Actiphons Level 2, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 2 Box 2.

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Learn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Boxing Max never runs out of energy! He can jump, flip, hop and kick, but can he help Timmy Tennis fix his net?Boxing Max is Book 4 of 28 in Actiphons Level 2, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 2 Box 1.

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Mad About Dinosaurs, from Ladybird, is full of dinosaur facts!Are you mad about dinosaurs? From food and fossils to herds and horns, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young dinosaur enthusiasts. Also includes a link to fantastic downloadable Mad About posters.Ladybird's Mad About series is all about giving its readers all the facts they could possibly need about their favourite subjects. Get ready to impress all your friends with all your new knowledge!Look out for Mad About Bugs and Mad About Sharks, too!

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This gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers and the lively mix of adventurous heroes, dastardly creatures and classic characters is perfect for young children everywhere. An ideal gift, it comes complete with a ribbon page marker, shiny foiled cover and captivating illustrations.The content includes Jack and the Beanstalk, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Sly Fox and Red Hen, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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Make early learning fun with Ladybird Flashcards!· Perfect for familiarising young children with numbers· 52 flashcards · Double sided cards with different objects or patterns to count· Numerals and written numbers from 0 - 20 · Comprehensive and tips for parents and carers, and fun games to play· Also included- 30 motivational stickersAlso available: Ladybird Early Learning: ABC Flashcards

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How did a man become a knight and what was it like to live in a castle in the Middle Ages? 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 home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension questions, guidance notes and book band information for schools.This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read about subjects in some detail.

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Big MachinesTrucks lift things and move them about all day long. Find out all about diggers, bulldozers, tractors and other big machines.Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading 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.There are more than ninety titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional stories from around the world, to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Angry Birds and Peter Rabbit. A range of specially written first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy.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 questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Big Machines is a Level 2 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help. Additional facts support the key information and thematic links are made between across subjects. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.

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Seven little boys are very hungry, so their mother makes a big pancake. What happens when the big pancake runs away?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading 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.The Big Pancake is a Level 1 Read it yourself book, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.

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Based on the classic fairy tale. A prince wants to marry a real princess, so the queen devises a true test based on one pea and a lot of mattresses!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.The Princess and the Pea is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

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Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language.These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The four levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2.Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work.Dinosaurs and Ancient Animals, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.What are the oldest animals? What did dinosaurs eat? What is a fossil? Find out more about Earth's most ancient animals.

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Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language.These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The four levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2.Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work.Moons, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.Where did our moon come from? What is Moon dust? Can moons have volcanoes? Find out about the many moons of our solar system.

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Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language.These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The four levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2.Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work.Stars and Galaxies, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Where do stars come from? How many stars are in a galaxy? Can people travel to the sun? Find out more about stars, galaxies and how we study them.

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