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Books in Read It Yourself series

  • Read It Yourself Book Box: Level 1

    Various

    Paperback (Ladybird Books Ltd, March 15, 2006)
    None
  • Level 4 Heidi

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Ladybird, Oct. 5, 1993)
    A rewritten title from the previous "Read it Yourself" series with the original concept of the child reading a familiar story and the link with Key Words retained. It is part of Ladybird's overall "Learning to Read" programme which can be used alongside any other reading scheme.
    K
  • Read It Yourself Topsy and Tim Go To the Zoo

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, Aug. 27, 2013)
    An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. Topsy and Tim have fun visiting the zoo and soon decide that all the zoo animals would make great pets. Mummy and Dad have other ideas, though! 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.
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  • Read It Yourself Little Red Hen

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, Aug. 27, 2013)
    Based on the classic fairy tale. Little Red Hen wants help planting and cutting the wheat, grinding the flour and making the bread, but the cat, the rat and the dog refuse to join in - until the bread needs eating! 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. Little Red Hen is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.
    D
  • Level 2 Thumbelina

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Ladybird, )
    None
    G
  • Read It Yourself Princess and the Pea Level 1

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, Aug. 27, 2013)
    Based on the classic fairy tale. A prince wants to marry a real princess, so the queen devises a true test based on one pea and a lot of mattresses! 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. The Princess and the Pea is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.
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  • Christmas Songs

    None

    Hardcover (Ladybird Books Ltd, )
    None
  • Read It Yourself Level 2 Little Red Riding Hood

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, June 22, 2010)
    "Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers. Each book in "The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This "Read It Yourself" version of "Little Red Riding Hood" is a level 2 title and so suitable for children who can read short, simple sentences with help. The story is told simply, with frequent repetition of the main story words and phrases. Trust 'Ladybird' to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.
    K
  • Read It Yourself the Gingerbread Man

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, Aug. 27, 2013)
    In this classic fairy tale, a little old woman makes a gingerbread man - but then he runs away! Is there anyone who can catch the gingerbread man? 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. The Gingerbread Man is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
    M
  • Read It Yourself Level 2 Town Mouse And Country Mouse

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, June 22, 2010)
    "Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers. Each book in "The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This "Read It Yourself" version of "Town Mouse and Country Mouse" is a level 2 title and so suitable for children who can read short, simple sentences with help. The story is told simply, with frequent repetition of the main story words and phrases. Trust 'Ladybird' to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.
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  • Read It Yourself Level 1 Goldilocks And The Three Bears

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, June 22, 2010)
    "Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers. Each book in the "Read it yourself with Ladybird" series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This Read it yourself version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is a level 1 title and so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply, using short sentences and a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.
    M
  • Read It Yourself Hansel and Gretel

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, Aug. 27, 2013)
    Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel get left in the woods, they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread and sweets. How will they ever escape? 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. Hansel and Gretel is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
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