Short Stories

Alice falls down a rabbit hole to Wonderland, where the impossible is perfectly normal: a talking White Rabbit, a smiling Cheshire Cat and a very strange tea party. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities, and free online audio (British English and American English). 800 headwords, 2,379 words

This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially selected and retold for younger children. A delightful way to discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.

Foxes Kip and Tip love to play in the woods. Tip wants to see if Kip gets scared, but which one is the bravest fox? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential keywords. Story-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension questions or puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 1 title is suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.

Ladybird Readers představuje tradiční i moderní příběhy, populární postavy a literaturu faktu pro začínající i pokročilé čtenáře. Knihy jsou seřazeny podle úrovně znalostí anglického jazyka a jsou vhodné jako první čtení.     Based on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see - or can they?  

After a shipwreck, Gulliver finds himself on an island of tiny people and no way to get home. What adventures will he have?   The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs, and a wider variety of adverbs and pronouns.   The book includes the wordbook at the beginning, the activity book toward the end, and a glossary with term explanations. And in today's online world, the last page includes a code with a web link to hear the book and access digital features.

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.Heidi 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.

When Arthur pulls the sword from the stone he becomes king. He and his knights must fight battles and protect Camelot.   The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, passives, and time clauses.   The book includes the wordbook at the beginning, the activity book toward the end, and a glossary with term explanations. And in today's online world, the last page includes a code with a web link to hear the book and access digital features.

Masha didn't like Bear's old porridge, so she cooked some new porridge with LOTS of oats, jam, and milk. Oh no! There was too much porridge!   Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities, and learning resources.   Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. The book includes the word book at the beginning, activities, glossary, and weblink with a unique code toward the end.

Masha wants sweets for breakfast. Bear is not happy. Sweets are not a breakfast food! Masha makes lots of sweets . . .   Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.   Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities, and learning resources.

Panda was hungry. He wanted to make dumplings. "I want to make dumplings, too!" said Masha.   Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.   Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. The unique code provided in each printed book will provide access to audio, extra activities and learning resources.

It is washing day for Bear. Masha is dirty-again and again! Bear washes Masha's clothes again and again. Bear is tired!   The activities encourage children to practice short sentences containing a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.   The book includes the wordbook at the beginning, the activity book toward the end, and a glossary with term explanations. And in today's online world, the last page includes a code with a web link to hear the book and access digital features.