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
Ladybird Readers Level 1: The Tortoise and the Hare, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.
Hare can run and jump. Tortoise can walk. Hare and Tortoise have a race, but can Tortoise win? Hare is fast and he is slow!
Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.