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 books, carefully written by language learning experts.
- Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.
- Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR).
- Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests.
- A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources.
The Big Dipper, a Starter level Reader, introduces phonics and sight words. Each book contains two versions of the story: the first with single words focusing on phonics, with the emphasis on letter recognition and pronunciation; the second with short sentences introducing sight words.
Phonics: igh ear air ure
Sight words: as have like said some went you
Theme: Being brave
Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
| ISBN: | 9780241393833 |
| Publication date: | 5th September 2019 |
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| Publisher: | Ladybird Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Ladybird Readers |
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Educational: Modern (non-native or second) languages: Language learning: readers |