Ladybird Readersis anELT graded readerseries forchildren aged 3-11 learning Englishas 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 thestructured language progressionthat will help children develop theirreading, 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 theCambridge EnglishPre-A1 to A2(YLE) tests.

Visit the Ladybird Readers websitefor more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities and learning resources.

Ladybird Readers Starter Level 16: The Big Dipper, aStarter levelReader, 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: igh ear air ure
Sight words: as have like said some went you
Theme: Being brave