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.
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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. Vick the Vet, a
Starter level Reader, introduces phonics and sight words. Each book contains two versions of the story: the first with single words focusing on phonics, with the emphasis on letter recognition and pronunciation; the second with short sentences introducing sight words.
Phonics: j v w x y z qu
Sight words: did well will
Theme: Helping others Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.