• The Sea Cave (Junior African Writers Series Level 1)

    Level 1 is for readers who have been studying for three to four years. The content and language have been carefully controlled to increase fluency in reading.

    A huge sea cave has a secret entrance. Dawid and Charl know where it is. One day, the cave has a new secret. The boys find it, but will they see danger too?

  • The Girl Who Wouldn’t Wear Glasses (Junior African Writers Series Level 1)

    Level 1 is for readers who have been studying for three to four years. The content and language have been carefully controlled to increase fluency in reading.

    Luama is the princess in the school play. She needs to wear her glasses but doesn’t want to – until she finds out that her handsome prince wears glasses too!

  • The Ghost of Ratemo (Junior African Writers Series Level 2)

    Level 2 is suited to learners who have been studying English for 4-5 years. Short sentences and a large number of illustrations combine to make these books both enjoyable and easy to read, either individually or in class. Learners have a wide variety of stories to choose from.

    Ratemo and his father set out to deliver a coffin to the next village. Ratemo, feeling tired, decides to sleep in the coffin. When he wakes up, his father has disappeared. And Ratemo is surrounded by strange men.

  • Jon’s Football Team (Ladybird Readers Series Level 1)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    The blue and yellow team get three goals! Jon’s team do not get any goals. Ben Wills helps Jon. Now, Jon’s team get lots of goals!

    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 5+, the four 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) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams.

    This Level 1 Reader is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.

     

  • Rex the Big Dinosaur (Ladybird Readers Series Level 1)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    Rex is a big dinosaur. He sees some small dinosaurs. They are playing. “Can I play, too?” asks Rex.

    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 five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams.

    Rex the Dinosaur, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.

     

  • Bottletop Michael (Junior African Writers Series Level 2)

    Level 2 is suited to learners who have been studying English for 4-5 years. Short sentences and a large number of illustrations combine to make these books both enjoyable and easy to read, either individually or in class. Learners have a wide variety of stories to choose from.

    An urban fantasy set in a South African township. Michael has a spell put on him by a sangoma, which turns him into a bottletop. He must break the spell to save himself.

  • Ladybird Tales: The Three Billy Goats Gruff

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

    This classic version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best – full of richness and detail.

    An essential part of any child’s bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

     

  • Ladybird Tales: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best – full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.

    Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots and The Elves and the Shoemaker.

    Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

     

  • Ladybird Tales: Rumpelstiltskin

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Rumpelstiltskin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best – full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.
    Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarf, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots and The Elves and the Shoemaker.

    Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

     

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 1)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    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…

    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.

    Goldilocks and the Three Bears 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.

  • Jack and the Beanstalk – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 3)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    The classic fairy tale. When Jack sells his cow for some magic beans, they grow into a beanstalk with a GIANT surprise at the top! Fee, fi fo fum!

    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.

    Jack and the Beanstalk is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

  • Sly Fox and Red Hen – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 2)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    Sly Fox is hungry and he wants to catch and eat Red Hen. Armed with his big, black bag he heads to her little house. Can Red Hen escape his clutches?

    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.

    Sly Fox and Red Hen 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.

  • Rumpelstiltskin – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 2)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    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.

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 4)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    The classic fairy tale. When the evil queen’s magic mirror says Snow White is the fairest in the land, Snow White is sent to the forest. There she finds the seven dwarfs, who promise to look after her.

    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.

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a Level 4 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to read independently.

  • The Three Little Pigs – Hardcover (Read It Yourself with Ladybird, Level 2)

    Age Range: 5 – 8  years

    In this classic fairy tale, the three little pigs leave home and build their own houses – one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. But what will happen when the big, bad wolf comes calling?

    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 Three Little Pigs 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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