Books with author LADYBIRD

First published in 1964, Well-loved Tales: Cinderella is surely one of the most beloved of all Ladybird books. The evocative illustrations of Cinderella in her beautiful ball gowns, the fairy godmother, the stepsisters and the handsome prince are fondly remembered by many and it remains a childhood favourite. Now, the original Well-loved Tales: Cinderella has been reissued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its first publication. With text by Vera Southgate and the same beautiful Eric Winter illustrations as everyone remembers, this classic Ladybird book is now available for a new generation to treasure.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Go on an Aeroplane share Topsy and Tim's aeroplane adventure as they meet the stewardess, the pilot. Also, learn all about the airport and discover that sucking sweets can stop little ears from popping! A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit, making it perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Beautiful new illustrations throughout and a gorgeous larger format with ribbon marker bring the magic of this classic story to a new generation of children.

Part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, Baby Touch Tummy Time is an innovative, colourful, three-dimensional book with a variety of touch-and-feel areas and peepo holes, specifically designed to stimulate and entertain babies during their daily tummy time sessions.Open the book and tie the covers together with the attached ribbon. Once tied together, Baby Touch Tummy Time sits securely on the floor or on a playmat and is sturdy enough for babies to interact with without it falling over. There are three bright, bold sections for your baby to play with and explore. Direct them to the touch-and-feel areas, make the animal noises and encourage your baby to lift their head and reach and stretch towards the book.The benefits of daily tummy time, where a baby is placed on their stomachs for around ten minutes at a time, has been shown to be developmentally beneficial in a number of ways. These including strengthening babies' heads, necks and backs, developing key motor skills and preventing the flattening of the back of babies' heads formed from long periods spent lying on their backs.Baby Touch Tummy Time is perfect for encouraging a happy and interesting tummy time for your baby!

Ladybird has published fairy tales for more than 45 years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. These classic stories are based on the original Ladybird retellings 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.

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: The New Baby, the twins' friend Tony has a new baby brother called Jack. At first Tony is a bit jealous of the new baby but he soon learns how to be a helpful big brother. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2009 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

How does color help animals? Can you see the animals in their homes?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 second language. Recommended for children aged 4+, the six levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.This Level 1 Activity Book is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. The activities encourage children to practice short sentences containing a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.

Sam loves building things, especially robots. His robots are all very good at helping out, but when they start going wrong it's clear that Sam needs to take his robots on holiday for a rest!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.Sam and the Robots is a Level 4 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to read independently.

Pirate Pete: I'm a New Big Brother is part of Ladybird's successful Pirate Pete and Princess Polly early learning toddler range - introducing children to key milestones in a fun and reassuring way. This interactive Ladybird sound book is the perfect big brother gift that describes what happens before Mummy and Daddy bring home the new baby, and the excitement and fun of having a new sibling. The simple text and colourful illustrations will help little ones understand what happens when a new baby joins the family and how lovely it is to be a big brother. Pressing the sound button each time to hear the baby giggle is also a great way to encourage young children to help out and play with the new baby, and reward their good behaviour. Other titles in the series include Pirate Pete's Potty, Princess Polly's Potty, and Pirate Pete and Princess Polly: Please and Thank You.