Ladybird

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.

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.

This title is based on the classic fairy tale. Kind-hearted Beauty has to go and live with a beast, but she soon realizes that behind the ugly exterior lies a person she can care for. 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. Beauty and the Beast 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.

Bring the classic Twas the night Before Christmas festive poem by Clement Clarke Moore to life with this sturdy five-button sound book from Ladybird. Read the full Twas the Night Before Christmas verses and press five different noisy sound effects to add to the tale, from the clattering of the reindeer and Santa sliding down the chimney to sleigh bells and a jolly Santa chuckle. This is a classic Christmas book to share together during the festive season and enjoy year after year.

Join Ben and Holly and their friends on an exciting visit to the North Pole, and find out whether they get to meet a rather famous bearded gentleman in a red outfit... Father Christmas! Enjoy an avalanche of Little Kingdom Christmas fun in this magical book — and sing along with the umpah-umpah song at the end!

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Heidi by Alexandre Dumas is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including D'Artagnan's adventures with the Musketeers, his efforts to help the Queen, and fascinating details about life in France. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, Heidi, The Jungle Book and The Wind in the Willows.

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Heidi by Kenneth Grahame is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mr Toad's scrapes and adventures and detailed descriptions of life by the river for all the animals. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Book and Heidi.

Baby Touch Rainbow is part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to stimulate a baby's senses in the stages from birth. Each sturdy board page is shaped to help little hands grasp and turn the pages, and helps to teach a different colour of the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple (which features both indigo and violet). The bold, bright pictures and patterns throughout help to stimulate a young baby's developing eyesight, while older babies will enjoy exploring the different touch and feels, learning the names for different animals and vehicles, and making the noises! From a shiny red tractor and a fluffy orange cat, to a soft yellow duck, bumpy green tortoise and shimmering blue rocket, baby's first colours have never been so fun!

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli's life in the Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans once more. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Heidi and The Wind in the Willows.

This bright, interactive board book, part of Ladybird's popular Skullabones Island pirate series, is perfect for introducing preschool children to the idea of telling the time. Ladybird Skullabones Island: Pirate Time! contains sturdy plastic, moveable hands built in to a clock that can be seen and used on every page. This is ideal for helping young children get used to an analogue clock face and begin to learn about telling the time, a key early learning skill. Join Captain Cutlass and the jolly pirates of Skullabones Island as they go about their busy pirate day, and turn the clock hands to match the time to all of their different activities. What does Lookout Lil do at 11 o'clock? What happens at 7 o'clock at night? What do YOU do at lunchtime?

The Ladybird Learning at Home range has been specially devised to help children develop and practise at home the skills they will need at school.

A Level Four tale for children who are ready to read stories with a wider vocabulary. Dick Whittington is a well-loved story.

This sturdy interactive sound book from Ladybird is perfect for enjoying the classic Five Little Ducks number rhyme with preschool children. Sing along or say the words together and press the sound button on every page to hear the ducks say 'quack, quack, quack, quack'. Bright cheerful pictures and a ladybird to spot on every page only add to the fun.

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! This sturdy sing-along rhyme book from Ladybird is perfect for sharing with young children. There's a different farm animal verse from the classic rhyme Old MacDonald Had a Farm to sing along to on each page plus fun peek-through holes for little fingers to explore. Bright, detailed illustrations are great for talking about and there's even a little ladybird to find on every page.

This sturdy interactive sound book from Ladybird is perfect for enjoying the classic Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star bedtime rhyme with preschool children. Sing along with the words throughout and press the sound button to hear the first two lines of the classic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star tune. Bright cheerful pictures and a ladybird to spot on every page only add to the fun!

The wheels on the bus go round and round... This sturdy sing-along rhyme book from Ladybird is perfect for sharing with young children. There's a different verse from the classic rhyme The Wheels on the Bus to sing along to on each page plus fun peek-through holes that give a clue as to the next bus passengers. Bright, detailed illustrations are great for talking about and there's even a little ladybird to find on every page.

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Chicken Licken', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey and Goosey Loosey? Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series — a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers — this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

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 Cinderella 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.

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Elves and the Shoemaker 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. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Listen to the Very Hungry Caterpillar walking and eating his way through this delightful sound book based on Eric Carle's classic tale of a little caterpillar's transformation into a beautiful butterfly. Press the sound button to hear a playful walking tune with the subtle sound of chewing. In a sturdy board book format tough enough for toddlers!

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic pirate adventure story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key events and characters of the Treasure Island story, including Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and Ben Gunn, deadly pirate battles, ship-bound adventures and the hunt for treasure! Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist and Gulliver's Travels.

Meet Raa Raa the noisy lion, who loves going on noisy adventures with his little jungle friends! Discover the sights and sounds of the Jingly Jangly Jungle in this lovely sticker activity book, with lots of fun, simple activities to keep little ones engaged, space to colour and scribble, and extra large stickers — perfect for little hands! This delightful sticker book is based on the amazing new animated pre-school show, which encourages youngsters to play with the sounds around them to develop their communication skills.

Meet Raa Raa the noisy lion, who loves going on noisy adventures with his little jungle friends! Today in the Jingly Jangle Jungle, Raa Raa wants to make friends with a lovely little butterfly — but he keeps scaring it away by being too Loud! Can he learn that there is a time to be loud, and a time to be quiet, too? This delightful storybook is based on the amazing new animated pre-school show, which encourages youngsters to play with the sounds around them to develop their communication skills.

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Peter Pan by Sir J. M. Barrie is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic Neverland story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Peter's ongoing feud with Captain Hook, his adventures with Wendy, John and Michael as well as the friendship between the Lost Boys. This title includes detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol and Treasure Island.