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An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird.An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. It's Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together?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.Topsy and Tim: The Big Race 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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Peppa Pig is having fun with her friends at Sports Day, but she is not very good at paying attention during her races! Will she and George ever win anything?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.Peppa Pig: Sports Day 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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Help Little Kitten say goodnight to the garden in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book.This gentle, rhyming story follows Little Kitten as she scampers through the garden and travels home to bed. Along the way, the reader is invited to say, sing or kiss goodnight to all the creatures on the journey.This peaceful, snuggly bedtime story is ideal for sharing with your toddler and for building bonds. As the sun sets, the soft scenes become more bedtime-friendly and as you say "goodnight" to the garden, toddlers also wind down and get ready for bed themselves.A perfect first bedtime book for toddlers who love to say goodnight!Other titles available:Say Goodnight, Little Tractor

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Brought to you by Ladybird.It is time to go on a new adventure! Come join Peppa and all her friends as they explore and play in this collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on the hit TV show, Peppa Pig.This fun collection includes dialogue, songs and sound effects from the show!The stories featured are:Grandpa Pig's Little TrainGrandpa Pig's BoatRock PoolsThe MuseumThe Time CapsuleThe LibraryGranny and Grandpa Pig's AtticGeorge's BirthdayPeppa's School ProjectPen Pal© Ladybird 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Betania Zacarias Also available in the First Festivals series:DiwaliRamadanEaster

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Discover the celebration of Easter with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores exciting Easter traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.Lift the flaps to look inside the Church, cook tasty hot cross buns and join in with the Easter egg hunt!The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Giovana MedeirosAlso available in the First Festivals series:DiwaliChristmasRamadan

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You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...!This interactive novelty board book is filled with sliders and flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day.In It's Time to... Grow It! the moving sliders and transformative flaps on every page allow toddlers to perform the tasks in the simple text - they sew the seeds, water plants and even mow the lawn!The It's Time to... series:Boosts motor skillsEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 3+Also available:It's Time to... Fix It!It's Time to... Clean Up!It's Time to... Bake It!

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You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...!This interactive novelty board book is filled with sliders and flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day.In It's Time to... Bake It! the moving sliders and transformative flaps on every page allow toddlers to perform the tasks in the simple text - they can break the eggs, mix the batter and even decorate the cake!The It's Time to... series:Boosts motor skillsEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 3+Also available:It's Time to... Fix It!It's Time to... Clean Up!It's Time to... Grow It!

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Discover all sorts of vehicles in this fun pop-up introduction to first numbers!With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite vehicles on the road come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a number for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience. Count up to 10 and spot all the cars, bikes and buses on the go! This Pop-Up book: Teaches first numbersEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 18m+Illustrated by Matt Hunt Also available in the Pop-up Vehicles series: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Dig! (A Book of First Words) Coming soon: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Sail! (A Book of Opposites)Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Fly! (A Book of Colours)

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Ladybird Presents Animal Stories! A collection of fictional audio adventures designed to teach Children about the hidden life of animals in the wild. From adventurous ducklings to a birds first flight, and from greedy squirrels to clever piglets these fun stories are written to inform and entertain children aged 3-6.This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect Spring companion for little listeners everywhere.This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include I'm Ready for Big School, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys and the Ladybird Audio Adventures.

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Brought to you by Ladybird.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 Cassandra and Missy are off to explore the biggest forest of them all - the Amazon Rainforest. Setting course for South America they encounter some of the planet's most incredible wildlife and discover the reasons why the Amazon is one of the most important natural places in our World.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 Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal kingdom, On the Farm, Creepy Crawlies, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet.Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019.(P) Penguin Audio 2020

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Brought to you by Ladybird.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 Cassandra and Missy are off to experience the incredible world of the creepy crawlies. Did you know that there are over a million different insects in the World? Cassandra is going to need to fire up her Shrink-O-Meter to discover the fascinating life of some of the world's smallest animals. Now, follow that bee!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 Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal kingdom, Rainforests, On the Farm, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet.Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019.(P) Penguin Audio 2020

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A bright and interactive pull-and-slide flap book, ideal for babies and toddlers.Little Chick is very good at hiding and Papa Rooster needs your help to find her! Join Papa Rooster on his search through the farm in this gorgeous flap book, illustrated by Rob Hodgson.Each spread features a sturdy flap that children can slide back and forth to reveal a surprise animal hidden underneath (and there's a quirky ladybird to spot on each page too!).With bold illustrations, robust flaps and simple text, little ones will want to revisit this book time and time again.The Is that you . . .? series:Encourages imaginative playBoosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 6m+Also available in this series:Is that you, Little Bear?

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This calming audio collection encourages little minds to switch off in the hour before bed. Developed with The Children's Sleep Charity, Ladybird Sleepy Tales are parent-tested and specially designed to help 3 to 6-year-olds wind down.They're perfect to share before or after your bedtime story, as part of your nightly routine. Follow a snowflake as it gently travels to the ground, float around in a bouncy bubble or take a magical journey to the end of a rainbowRead slowly and softly, each gentle tale is rich with soothing sound effects.So dim the lights, snuggle up and get ready for a good night's rest. Includes ten relaxing tales: 'Blowing Bubbles', 'Colour Fairies', 'Sky Magic', 'Inside the Cosy Cocoon', 'Special Rabbit', 'Sleepy Sandcastles', 'The Drifting Snowflake', 'Sunflower Snuggles', 'A Bedtime Picture' and 'The Sleepy King'. The Children's Sleep Charity offered information and advice around the development of this product.Search for 'Puffin Sleepy Tales' and 'Penguin Sleep Tales' to see more stories for all age groups

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One day, Moomin sees something in the water. It is small and white. It is a beautiful star! Moomin can make a wish. What does he ask for?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 six levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.This 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 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. Peppa Pig: In the Garden, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Look at the little animals in Grandpa Pig's garden. There is lots for Peppa, George, and their friends to see! Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Introduce toddlers to first vehicle words with this bright, contemporary board book.Featuring first vehicle words and brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous book will build your toddler's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk. From cars, trucks and trains, to boats, aeroplanes and diggers, young children will love discovering all sorts of vehicles on the go! With clear labels and simple questions to spark your child's curiosity on each spread, this is the perfect first words book to support your child's language development.Illustrated by Emilie LapeyreAlso available: A World of Words treasuryMy First 100 Words (A World of Words) My First Animals (A World of Words)

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Introduce toddlers to first animal words with this bright, contemporary board book.Featuring first animal words and brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous book will build your toddler's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk. Young children will love discovering their favourite pets, exploring the farm and travelling through the jungle, meeting all sorts of animals from cats, dogs and birds, to gorillas, zebras and elephants! With clear labels and simple questions to spark your child's curiosity on every spread, this is the perfect first words book to support your child's language development.Illustrated by Emilie Lapeyre Also available: A World of Words treasuryMy First 100 Words (A World of Words) My First Vehicles (A World of Words)

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