Interest age: from c 4 years

Aimed at children aged four and over, each title in this series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. The series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Alison Kelly.

'I want to go on a trip,' said Moomin. Moomin, Snorkmaiden, Moominmamma, Moominpappa and Little My look for treasure. 'Ladybird Readers' is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or seco...

Zoe and Astra, the fairy unicorn, are on a quest to find the Silver Chalice. According to unicorn legend, the chalice is able to show the future. But first they must complete the Treasure Maze, three rooms, full of riddles and mazes, which must be completed before the hourglass runs out. Will the...

A big, grey duckling feels unloved by the other ducklings, who are little, yellow and fluffy. Wherever he goes, it seems that no one wants him. Will the Ugly Duckling ever find friends.

Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, 'The Ugly Five' is a jubilant celebration of creatures that are often rather unloved. This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support childr...

Fred is afraid. Of everything. He spends his days jumping at loud noises, recoiling from scary shadows and hiding from new people. So you can imagine how he felt when a huge, menacing spot appears as if from nowhere. Too terrified to do anything else, Fred hides away from the spot and imagines al...

Based on the true story of Chinese dancer Lihua Tai, 'The Visible Sounds' tells the uplifting tale of a young child dealing with the frustration and solitude of hearing loss. Alone in silence, the child's life is changed forever when a chance touch unlocks a vibrant new world, now blazing with ra...

With a catchy song that children can sing along to, and bright and friendly illustrations, keeping germs at bay has never been so much fun! Family favourite, Baby Shark, is back and ready to help children learn the best ways to wash their hands. If hand-washing is an important part of your day, t...

It is washing day for Bear. Masha is dirty - again and again! Bear washes Masha's clothes - again and again. Bear is tired! 'Ladybird Readers' is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign o...

Meet the Squares. They are straightforward, supportive and reliable. Squares like things to be even. But they don't get on very well with the Triangles. The Triangles are edgy, sharp and creative but they really don't like the Squares. Circle comes across these two groups but just can't take a si...