Books with author Ladybird

The story of Peter and the Wolf was written as a musical composition for children by the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Since it was first performed in 1936, Peter and the Wolf has been used to teach millions of children about the way music can be used to tell a story. This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Peter and the Wolf is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers.

The Ladybird Book of London is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive. First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about Britain's capital. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images. 'The story of London, her sights and history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes you through famous streets to see historic buildings, to learn something of the story of Britain's famous capital. Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower, Guildhall and the City, Hampton Court and Kew Gardens, the Zoo and Madame Tussaud's - they are all here.'

The old man wants the enormous turnip for his dinner. He pulls and he pulls but the turnip is too big! Ladybird Readers is a series of traditional tales, modern stories, and nonfiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign language. Each book includes language activities to support the CEF framework, as well as help young learners prepare for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) exams. This Level 1 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction. It covers CEF level Pre A1 and supports YLE starters exams.

Ladybird Histories: British History is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. Full of fascinating facts and detailed drawings, this handy book will form an invaluable part of any child's first reference library. It is packed with information about topics children will learn at school, including the Romans, the Tudors, and Victorian Britain. The book also includes a weblink to a downloadable timeline of British history. If your children enjoyed this title why not try British History: Kings and Queens.

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Princess and the Pea is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with the princess finding her way to the castle one stormy night, through to her sleepless night on top of twenty mattresses! Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, The Princess and the Frog, Chicken Licken, The Ugly Duckling and The Little Red Hen. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Anansi's children are not happy. Monkey and Rat's children do not want to play with them. But one day, Anansi and his children help Snake. Now the children want to play! Ladybird Readers is a series of traditional tales, modern stories, and nonfiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign language. Each book includes language activities to support the CEF framework, as well as help young learners prepare for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) exams. This Level 1 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction. It covers CEF level Pre A1 and supports YLE starters exams.

With Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig unwell and stuck in bed, Peppa and George decide to take Christmas into their own hands - with a little help from Granny and Grandpa Pig! The Christmas cards are sent, yummy treats are made and decorations are put up, but are they ready for the extra special surprise for everyone on Christmas morning? The story includes six envelopes containing a Christmas card to fill in, decorations to make, a little book of Christmas recipes and so much more!

The story of Snow White and Rose Red is one of the lesser-known fairy tales, collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the 19th century. This retelling of the story, originally published by Ladybird in 1969, is one of the best-known versions of Snow White and Rose Red in modern times. This beautiful hardback retelling is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers.