Ladybird Books

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.

Discover the celebration of Ramadan with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal the moon, look inside the mosque and open the Eid presents! 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 Junissa Bianda Also available in the First Festivals series: Easter Diwali Christmas

Charlie Brown wants to play with his friends, but they are all too busy. Does anyone have time for Charlie Brown? 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. This 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.

Exploring the underwater world, this book introduces young readers to various aquatic plants and ecosystems, including seaweed, phytoplankton, and mangrove trees. Part of the Do You Know? series, it employs an enquiry-based approach to enhance STEM learning and critical thinking. Designed for children aged 7 and up, it includes online video content, comprehension activities, and project suggestions. As a Level 3 Reader aligned with the CEFR framework, it offers engaging content that supports language development and preparation for YLE Movers exams.

Exploring the fascinating world of animal senses, this Level 3 Reader delves into how various species perceive their environment, highlighting unique abilities like hearing and taste. Aimed at children aged 7 and above, it features an enquiry-based approach that encourages critical thinking through engaging video content and project work. Designed to support language learners at the A1+ level of the CEFR framework, this book includes structured activities to enhance comprehension and prepare for YLE Movers exams.

Exploring the dynamics of the predator-prey relationship, this book delves into how animals evade threats and how hunters stalk their targets. Aimed at children aged 7 and up, it is part of the Do You Know? series, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning across various STEM topics. The Level 4 Reader is designed to enhance language and critical thinking skills, featuring engaging online content, comprehension activities, and project suggestions. It aligns with the CEFR framework, supporting YLE Flyers exams with more complex sentence structures.

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. Hide and Seek, a Level 1 Storybook, introduces the following Sight Words: come,find, in, little, look, me, one, play, see, three, two and you. Peppa and George are playing Hide and Seek. Peppa finds a good hiding place. Will George be able to find her?

This colourful sticker book follows on from Peppa Pig: First Phonics and introduces more letters and sounds. Learn at home by practising first phonics with Peppa and her friends in this colourful sticker activity book. Letters and sounds are introduced in a systematic order, with fun activities to build confidence in reading and spelling. Each page is structured in the same way to help children navigate the book, and learning is reinforced with fun stickers and activities. Peppa and her friends show how phonics can be fun and easy! Perfect for young children who are learning at home or starting school.

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. Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis in the Second World War. Anne wrote a diary of that time, and later it became very famous. This is the story of Anne's short life.

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 Magic Show, 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. Timmy and Osbourne do a magic show.

Introduce your baby to colours , numbers, shapes and words with this perfect first book collection!With simple text and bold illustrations , these four chunky miniature books teach basic first concepts and are ideal for little ones to explore at home or on the go. The backs of the books also make a jigsaw that children can play with for added fun!Count the friendly animals, learn common words and spot different shapes and colours, all in one gorgeous collection.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso Baby a touch-and-feel cloth bookBaby a touch-and-feel cloth bookBaby Night NightBaby Tummy Time

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 websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.This book is about viruses and was written during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn about bacteria and viruses - from the common cold to smallpox, polio, Ebola and the Zika virus. Then meet some of the scientists who discovered ways to prevent these diseases, and those who are working with viruses today.

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. It's Harry Hockey's birthday! His friends have brought gifts, but there's only one thing he really wants . . . Harry Hockey is Book 17 of 23 in Actiphons Level 1, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 1 Box 2.

Discover the celebration of Lunar New Year with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal gifts being opened, a dragon dance being performed, a lantern taking to the skies and firecrackers and fireworks exploding in the night sky. 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 Debby Rahmalia Also available in the First Festivals series: Diwali Easter Christmas Ramadan Hanukkah

Help little tots to have fun and discover their letter shapes in this moving-counter play book! This book features curved tracks that mimic early handwriting patterns and with Waves and Wiggles little ones can become familiar with letter W , M , N , U and V . The five sliding counters in this book have fingerholes to help keep little hands steady and the rhyming narrative and bright illustrations from Ekaterina Trukhan will keep them entertained as they whizz around the tracks!

Have fun and discover letter shapes in this moving-counter play book! Toddlers can start their writing journey without having to grasp a pen - just slide the counters around each track and have fun with the rhyming text! This book features curved tracks that mimic early handwriting patterns and with Swirls and Squiggles little ones can become familiar with letter shapes: S, C, Z, E and O. The five sliding counters in this book have fingerholes to help keep little hands steady and the rhyming narrative and bright illustrations from Ekaterina Trukhan will keep them entertained as they whizz around the tracks! This Learn&Play title: Boosts motor skills Introduces letter shapes Recommended for children 2+ Look out for the other Ladybird Learn&Play title: Waves and Wiggles

This adorable board book is perfect for sharing with babies during their first Halloween!With simple text , bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every spread, this gorgeous board book is packed with spooky fun and helps to engage your baby's senses while introducing them to Halloween.This touch-and-feel Encourages sensory developmentIntroduces first wordsRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso Baby My First a black-and-white bookBaby Nursery RhymesBaby FarmBaby Happy Christmas!

Letters Level: EYFS Subject: English Help children learn key first writing skills with the friendly students of Ladybird Class! Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they have fun learning to form both lower-case letters and the capital letters of the alphabet. Included in this book: · Fun, motivating activities aligned with key pre-school learning and Early Years Foundation Stage, perfect for supporting your child's home learning in preparation for starting school. · Engaging questions and colourful illustrations make learning fun and help your child confidently develop their writing and phonics skills by sounding out the letters and tracing over them with the special pen. Practice again and again with the wipe-clean pages and included eraser. · All the key skills children need to learn how to write lower-case, capital letters and even their own names, with each letter introduced in the order they are often taught in schools. Children will learn how to form each letter in the correct way, with coloured arrows and dotted guides to follow. · Helpful parent notes with left-handed guidance and activity answers to support learning and give your child a sense of achievement. A perfect follow-on title to the first letter-forming skills introduced in Learn with Ladybird: Wipe-Clean First Words.

You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. In It's Time to... Clean Up! toddlers can vacuum the floor, wash the dishes and even hang the washing!

Mental Maths Level: KS1 Subject: Maths Help children learn key maths skills with the friendly students of Ladybird Class! Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they have fun with mental maths. Included in this book: · Engaging questions, colourful illustrations and fun, motivating activities aligned with primary learning and Key Stage 1 (KS1), perfect for supporting your child's home learning alongside school. · All the key skills your child needs to confidently develop their mental maths including number sequences, patterns, estimating, number squares, as well as addition, multiplication and division in different contexts. · Lots of fun maths games and activities, helpful parent notes and activity answers support your child's learning and give them a sense of achievement. It is perfect to support children's maths skills alongside Maths Problem-Solving: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.

Fox friends Kip and Tip love playing in the wood. They try to see who can jump the highest or the furthest, but who is actually the bravest fox in the end? The Bravest Fox is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 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.

Based on the classic West African folktale about bravery. Why are zebras stripy, and why do baboons have red bottoms? Find out what happens when a bossy baboon and a plucky little zebra go head-to-head, with long-lasting consequences. How Zebras Got Their Stripes 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.

"Madame Gazelle needs to make money for a new school roof. What will Daddy Pig buy at the jumble sale?"--Back cover.

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure. This time, the class are learning about outer space! Join Tao Meerkat and the others as they meet some friendly astronauts, go on a spacewalk and see what it is like to live on a space station. Ladybird Class: The Space Station 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.

What do you know about dinosaurs? Learn all about some famous dinosaurs, from the strong Tyrannosaurus rex to the huge Diplodocus. Which dinosaurs ate meat? Which ate plants? Who had massive teeth? Dinosaurs is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who are able to use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 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.

Based on the much-loved classic tale. Chicken Licken and his friends set off to warn the king that the sky is falling down. Little do they know, someone is following them . . . Will the feathered friends make it to the castle safe and sound? Chicken Licken 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.

Join Ben Elf and Princess Holly on a magical picnic in this wonderful magnetic adventure. Read the story and put the magnets on the pages to complete the scenes.

This classic tale of Goldilocks' adventures with the three bears has jolly illustrations and tactile textures to develop sensory skills and language awareness.

A bright and interactive pull-and-slide flap book, ideal for babies and toddlers.Little Bear is very good at hiding and Mama Bear needs your help to find him! Join Mama Bear on her search through the forest 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 . . .? Encourages imaginative playBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 6m+Also available in this series :Is that you, Little Chick?

Introduce your baby to their first letters with this large touch-and-feel playbook. Say and touch the alphabet, from A for aeroplane to Z for zebra. With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play.A perfect first alphabet book for all babies and toddlers.This touch-and-feel sensory developmentBoosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso Baby 123Baby PlaybookBaby PeekabooBaby Vehicles Baby Animals Baby Tummy TimeBaby Night NightBaby Busy DayBaby Get DressedBaby Seasons

Bounce, hop and skip your way to fluent reading with the Actiphons!

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

This contemporary illustrated treasury of everyday first words contains over 250 words for your toddlers to discover. They will enjoy exploring the brightly-coloured themed pages and busy scenes within A World of Words. Clear labels and simple questions on every page will not only encourage a child's curiosity but also support further learning and language development.

Help Little Tractor to say goodnight to the farm in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book. This gentle, rhyming story follows Little Tractor as he chugs through the farm 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.

Discover all sorts of water-based vehicles in this fun pop-up introduction to opposites! With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite vehicles on the water come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with two opposites for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience. This Pop-Up book: Teaches opposites Encourages imaginative play Recommended 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 Fly! (A Book of Colours) Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Drive! (A Book of Numbers)

Introduce your baby to their first farm animals with this big 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 farmyard 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.

Introduce toddlers to first animal words with this bright, contemporary board book.Featuringfirst animal words andbrightly-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 fromcats, dogs andbirds, togorillas, zebras andelephants!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 LapeyreAlso A World of Words treasuryMy First 100 Words (A World of Words)My First Vehicles (A World of Words)

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple and light the diyas!

This sturdy board book is full of touch-and-feel patches to explore and ends with a peekaboo mirror finale, to engage your baby. With bright colours and adorable pictures this is the perfect first book for babies to encourage their sensory development.

Based on the well-loved classic tale. The three billy goats Gruff want to eat the grass on the other side of the bridge. There's only one problem, a giant troll is lurking underneath! Will the billy goats Gruff find a way to make it past the grumpy old troll? The Three Billy Goats Gruff 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.

Based on Lewis Carroll's well-loved story. On a hot day, Alice takes a tumble down a rabbit hole. What strange adventures will she have after her fall, and who will she meet on the journey that follows? Alice in Wonderland is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. Each book has been thoroughly 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.

Walk along the warm sand and uncover the secrets of summer in this seasonal lift-the-flap non-fiction book. Filled with bite-sized nature facts and over 40 flaps to lift, young explorers can enjoy a colourful and interactive introduction to the wonders of summer. Follow the family as they walk through the six different seasonal scenes, from the garden to the park, the high street to the field and the woodland to the beach. Reveal hidden wonders, learn more about the world around you and how it changes with each season. Also available: A Walk in Spring Coming soon: A Walk in Autumn A Walk in Winter

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of The Little Red Hen is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

The Ladybird Big Noisy Book - Emergency! is the perfect sound book for vehicle-mad boys and girls!Nee-naw! Nee-naw! Emergency!Whenever there's a problem the rescue vehicles arrive on the scene. Find out about all the most exciting vehicles, from fire engines to helicopters, as you play along with the noisy siren sounds.This big noisy book is perfect for children aged 2 and above. Children will adore this sound book with eight exciting emergency services sounds they can press as they read along.Why not try more wonderfully noisy sound books in the Ladybird Big Noisy Book series including: Dig it! Build it!, Farm Hullaballoo! and many more.

Exploring the significance of the ocean, this book delves into topics like turtles, noise pollution, and plastic. It is part of the Do You Know? series, which engages young learners through video content, project work, and critical-thinking activities, covering various STEM subjects. Designed for children aged 7 and up, it features four progressive levels aligned with the CEFR framework. The Level 4 Reader is tailored for A2 learners, offering more complex sentence structures and grammar, while supporting YLE Flyers exam preparation.

Designed to enhance visual development from birth, this engaging black-and-white book features high-contrast images and simple text to captivate your baby's attention. With a variety of familiar toys like stacking rings, a striped ball, and a cuddly teddy bear, it offers interactive touch-and-feel textures that stimulate sensory exploration. This beautifully crafted book is perfect for introducing your child to the world of toys while promoting early learning through tactile experiences.

Peppa and her Mandy Mouse are having a sleepover, and it's going to be the best one ever! Mummy and Daddy Pig help them build a den, put on a puppet show and eat a massive feast. Get ready for bed with this lovely, full-colour board book!

The award-winning, bestselling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design. Say hello to spring, summer, autumn and winter, from fluffy chicks to sparkly snowflakes! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio

How tall are towers? Who cleans the window of the Burj Khalifa? Find out more about skyscrapers and the science of tall towers.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. Tall Towers, 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.

This adorable touch-and-feel book is perfect for sharing with little ones at Easter!With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this gorgeous board book helps to engage your baby's senses while gently introducing them to Easter.Sensory developmentFirst wordsRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso Baby Happy Birthday!Baby a black-and-white bookBaby Hello, Mummy!Baby Words

An introductory guide to what a river is, how it moves and develops and why rivers are so important to plant, animal and human life.Rivers looks at how these amazing waterways develop, change and shape the landscape around us. It celebrates these changing and adapting habitats for plants and animals and explores how important rivers are to human life.

Lift the felt flaps to find the magical friends in this chunky board book with a surprise mirror ending! Who is hiding behind each flap? Play peekaboo with your baby and say hello to some magical friends with this colourful felt flaps book.

"Little Kitten has had a busy day but now it's time for bed. Help her say goodnight to the garden in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book"--Publisher's description.

A collection of playful and accessible mindfulness exercises to calm little bodies and minds. This large tabbed board book features 8 simple exercises to guide children through the day from morning stretches to bedtime breathing. Each exercise is illustrated with bright, animated artwork from Sandra de la Prada.From sunshine stretches to bumblebee breathing, this interactive book focusses on exercises that involve play, physical movement and breathing to make mindfulness fun and accessible for young children.This early introduction to mindfulness will help children to manage worries, encourage focus and make bedtime and waking up that bit more fun.Written in consultation with a child development psychologist and mindfulness expert.Also Ladybird Presents Mindfulness for ChildrenM is for Mindfulness

Say 'I love you' to all the different animals and objects as you snuggle up with your baby.This bright and sturdy board book has heart-shaped holes to peep-through and is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore. Stroke the soft lion, touch the shiny mermaid's tail and feel the fuzzy caterpillar.This beautiful book ends with a heart-warming celebration of family and friends. The perfect playbook to encourage babies as they grow and develop. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels encourage interaction and stimulate a baby's senses. From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioThis touch-and-feel Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+ Also Baby PlaybookBaby PeekabooBaby VehiclesBaby AnimalsBaby Tummy TimeBaby Night-NightBaby Busy DayBaby Get DressedBaby SeasonsBaby FoodBaby ABCBaby 123Baby Fairy Tales

A bright and interactive pull-and-slide flap book, ideal for babies and toddlers. Little Dino is very good at hiding and Papa Dino needs your help to find her! Join Papa Dino on his search through the jungle 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 play Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 6m+ Also available: Is that you, Little Bear? Is that you, Little Chick? Is that you, Little Puppy?

Explore a world of rainbow colours with your baby! This bright board book is the perfect first colours book to encourage babies as they grow and develop. Each sturdy board page is shaped to help little hands grasp the pages and helps to teach a different colour of the rainbow. This beautiful book is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore , from a shiny red tractor and a fluffy orange cat, to a soft yellow duck and shimmering blue rocket. The high-contrast colours and touch-and-feels encourage interaction and stimulate a baby's senses.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioThis touch-and-feel Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+ From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also Baby PlaybookBaby PeekabooBaby VehiclesBaby AnimalsBaby Tummy TimeBaby Night-NightBaby Busy DayBaby Get DressedBaby SeasonsBaby FoodBaby ABCBaby 123Baby Fairy TalesBaby I Love You

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. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!

Help Little Bunny to say goodnight to the forest in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book. This gentle, rhyming story follows Little Bunny as he hops through the forest 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.

Exploring the relationship between animals and their environments, this book delves into how creatures adapt to various weather conditions, from rain to snow. It is part of the Do You Know? series, designed to engage young learners through video content, project work, and critical-thinking activities, covering diverse STEM topics. Targeted at children aged 7+, it offers a structured learning path with four levels, promoting language and investigation skills. This Level 2 Reader is tailored for YLE Movers exams, featuring accessible language and comprehension activities.

Interactive moments enhance the experience of expressing love through various animals and objects in this charming board book. Featuring soft lions and shiny mermaids, it invites young readers to touch and feel different textures. The book includes heart-shaped holes for peek-a-boo fun and bold illustrations, making it a delightful celebration of family and friendship, perfect for engaging little ones.

Explore the vibrant life of a working farm through six themed scenes in this interactive non-fiction book. Young readers can engage with over 40 lift-the-flap features, discovering bite-sized nature facts while following a family’s journey from the farmhouse to the barn. Each flap reveals hidden information about farm activities, animals, and the environment, making it an exciting introduction to nature for young explorers. Additional titles in the series cover different seasons and ecosystems.

Designed to support early literacy, this book incorporates essential vocabulary alongside a curated selection of story words. It utilizes simple sentences and repetition to reinforce learning, making it an ideal resource for beginner readers to enhance their confidence and reading skills.

Exploring the world of mammals, this Level 3 Reader introduces young learners to fascinating creatures like dolphins, chimpanzees, and Etruscan shrews. Designed for children aged 7 and up, it employs an enquiry-based approach to enhance language, communication, and investigation skills. The book includes online video content, audio, and comprehension activities, supporting STEM education. With a focus on critical thinking, it aligns with the CEFR framework at A1+ and prepares students for YLE Movers exams through engaging content and project suggestions.

Exploring marine life, this Level 2 Reader delves into the world of coral reefs, sea turtles, and cuttlefish, making it ideal for young learners. The book is part of the Do You Know? series, which features engaging video content and hands-on project work to enhance critical-thinking skills. Aimed at children aged 7+, it follows an enquiry-based approach to develop language and communication abilities, while also supporting YLE Movers exams. Short sentences and simple adverbs make the content accessible at CEFR level A1.

Young babies will love snuggling up with this soft, padded cloth book - with a different touch-and-feel pair of ears poking out from every page! Helping to stimulate developing senses, this is a perfect very first book for children. Baby Touch is an innovative and award-winning range that provides a sensory feast for babies, stimulating their growing minds and active senses through bold, colourful and playful illustrations and baby-friendly text.

Containing nine chunky board books in a sturdy box, this collection is the perfect first Christmas gift for babies and young toddlers to play with. Each page contains a festive first word alongside bright illustrations from Lemon Ribbon. Toddlers can turn over the books to complete a Nativity picture puzzle. Books in the Tree, Santa, Presents, Toys, Decorations, Animals, Food, Clothes and Nativity.

Young babies will love snuggling up with this soft, padded cloth book - with a different touch-and-feel tail poking out from every page! Helping to stimulate developing senses, this is a perfect very first book for children. Baby Touch is an innovative and award-winning range that provides a sensory feast for babies, stimulating their growing minds and active senses through bold, colourful and playful illustrations and baby-friendly text. Sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: Ears cloth book

Change each Magic Window and watch the world transform...Magic Windows is the new novelty non-fiction series from Ladybird Books. Perfect for curious toddlers, this new series explores the wonderful transformations found in nature.Little ones will love to pull the sliding mechanism on each spread and change what appears in each Magic Window. They will learn why puddles appear, what hides behind the clouds and how rainbows are made.With Magic Weather , toddlers will not only learn more about the weather, they will interact and play with it too!The Magic Windows Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Ladybird Magic Windows My Body

Press the sound button to sing along and hear the ghost shout 'BOO!' Sing along to the tune of If You're Happy and You know It with this halloween sound book. This catchy sound book will have children clapping their claws and stamping their paws as they sing along and have fun pressing the sound button. The perfect halloween gift for little monsters everywhere!

Bounce, hop and skip your way to fluent reading with the Actiphons!