These children's books, known and loved worldwide, evoke for millions the golden days of childhood, learning to read and discovering the magic of books. From the very first book published during World War I, the company Wills & Hepworth, based in Loughborough, published 'published pure and healthy literature' for children. The company registered the Ladybird logo in 1915. Despite the company's claims, however, these books would no longer be politically correct today, as exemplified in the ABC Picture Book where 'A' stood for 'armoured train'.
The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design. Completely re-illustrated, with updated text and a contemporary new feel, each book's touch-and-feel areas stimulate a baby's developing senses while encouraging interaction and play between parent and child. With large touch-and-feels, bright pictures and gentle, baby-friendly text, this series will stimulate growing minds and active senses from birth upwards.
Wise Before Five is a celebratory guide to everything a child has learnt by the time they reach five years old. Covering topics from the alphabet and numbers to daily routine, mindfulness and road safety, this book sets out to build confidence and give five-year-olds the power to realise that they are pretty spectacular!
Exploring the world of baby animals, this engaging reader introduces young learners to various creatures like tadpoles and chicks. The book is part of the Do You Know? series, which emphasizes an inquiry-based approach to STEM topics, enhancing children's language and critical-thinking skills. Designed for ages 7 and up, it features four progressive levels, with this particular reader at CEFR Pre-A1. Accompanied by online videos and project suggestions, it supports YLE Starters exams while using simple language for easy comprehension.
This interactive touch-and-feel carousel book is designed to engage babies during tummy time with its high-contrast colors, stimulating textures, and peepo holes. Once unfolded and secured with a ribbon, it provides a sturdy platform for exploration, featuring three vibrant sections that encourage head lifting and reaching. Ideal for sensory development and enhancing motor skills, this playbook is suitable for infants aged 0 and up, making tummy time both fun and beneficial. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio, it promises an engaging experience for little ones.
First Words with Peppa is a levelled reading series of Peppa Pig stories. The stories are suitable for children who are learning to read, and for children who are learning English as a foreign language. First Words with Peppa is based on the Dolch Sight Words list - the 220 most common words found in children's English-language reading material. Each Storybook introduces around ten Sight Words. These words are repeated regularly throughout the story. It is through this repetition that children become familiar with the words and begin to recognise them. Any words in the story that aren't Sight Words, character names or important nouns, are phonically decodable so that children can use their phonics knowledge to read them. Daddy Pig's Big Jump, a Level 1 Storybook, introduces the following Sight Words: and, big, blue, down, funny, I, jump, my, red, run and yellow. Daddy Pig wants to win the cup for the biggest jump. Will his best jump win the cup?
Encourage your baby to play, explore and make their first noises with this bright, interactive playbook.Have fun with your baby exploring the colourful, high-contrast touch-and-feel pages and making different noises, from 'beep, beep' and 'ding-dong' to learning to say 'hello'.With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feel areas stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play.A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers.Also available:Baby Touch: PlaybookBaby Touch: PeekabooBaby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy TimeBaby Touch: Night NightBaby Touch: SeasonsBaby Touch: Get Dressed
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. In 2018, the BBC filmed the emperor penguins in Antarctica. Sometimes life is good, and sometimes it is difficult. It is the same for emperor penguins, and for all animal families.
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 and carefully written by language learning experts, 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 follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning ( CEFR ) and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests.Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities and learning resources.Pinkie's Pies, 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.Does Rainbow Dash like Pinkie Pie's Pies? She needs answers!
Volcanoes have changed the face of our planet. It's thanks to volcanoes that we have land on which to live, but did you know that the majority of eruptions happen out of sight, along the sea floor? Or that volcanoes exist on other planets and moons? This book takes readers on an epic adventure, exploring some of Earth's most volatile volcanoes, historic eruptions, as well as the resilient creatures that call volcanoes their home. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals Climate Change Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts Mountains Planet Earth Rainforests The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Weather Windrush
The ponies go camping for the weekend. Bugs come to their camp, so the ponies go into a cave! Scootaloo doesn't like the cave. 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 and carefully written by language learning experts, 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 follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities and learning resources. The Camping Holiday, 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.