Deze wereldwijd bekende en geliefde kinderboeken roepen bij miljoenen mensen de gouden dagen van de kindertijd op, het leren lezen en het ontdekken van de magie van boeken. Vanaf het allereerste boek dat tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog werd gepubliceerd, publiceerde het bedrijf Wills & Hepworth, gevestigd in Loughborough, 'pure en gezonde literatuur' voor kinderen. Het bedrijf registreerde het Ladybird-logo in 1915. Ondanks de beweringen van het bedrijf zouden deze boeken tegenwoordig echter niet meer politiek correct zijn, zoals blijkt uit het ABC Picture Book, waarin 'A' stond voor 'pantserwagen'.
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.
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
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!
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
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 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?
