Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of Hansel and Gretel is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. An essential part of any child's bookshelf, Ladybird Tale…
"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…
Based on the classic fairy tale. When an old man plants some turnip seeds, one of the turnips grows ENORMOUS! How will he ever get it out of the ground? 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 wri…
Look at the home words and bright pictures to help develop essential first vocabulary and early reading skills
Sam loves building things, especially robots. His robots are all very good at helping out, but when they start going wrong it's clear that Sam needs to take his robots on holiday for a rest!
When Harry is chosen to be class football captain, he's worried that his team will be rubbish during the football competition. Luckily, Mr Oakley and the dinosaurs are there to help!
Something is wrong with the Moshlings, and Luvli has an idea who is behind it. Can she stop the Glump-a-tron in time?
Paintings have been stolen from the Googenheim Gallery and fake ones put in their place are making the Moshlings act VERY strangely indeed. Can Katsuma solve the mystery of the art thief and save the Moshlings from a nasty fate?
Charlie and Marv are trying to invent a brand new invention but it's REALLY hard. Maybe Lola can come up with some ideas!
The classic fairy tale. When the evil queen's magic mirror says Snow White is the fairest in the land, Snow White is sent to the forest. There she finds the seven dwarfs, who promise to look after her.
Dorothy finds herself in the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes friends with a scarecrow, a tin man and a lion!
The mayor of Hamelin asks the Pied Piper to rid the town of rats. But what will happen when he doesn't keep his part of the bargain?
Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor shoemaker finds that someone is making beautiful shoes for him - two little elves! However can he repay them for his change in fortune?
Tom is a squire whose greatest wish is to be a knight one day, just like his big brother Will. But when Will goes away, there's no one left to squire for, until one day a new knight arrives...
Lola wants to get Lotta a REALLY good birthday present. But she's not sure Lotta will like the present as much as SHE does.
When Hansel and Gretel are left in the woods, they discover a house made of sweets - and a witch. How will they escape?
When Jack sells his cow for five magic beans, they grow into an enormous beanstalk with a GIANT surprise at the top!
When Roxstar Zack Binspin disappears, Furi heads to Music Island, helped by a strange, yet oddly familiar, boat captain.
When Harry finds a bucketful of dinosaurs, they are soon inseparable. But when the dinosaurs get lost, how will he get them back?
When Poppet stows away on explorer Bushy Fandango's submarine, there's a big adventure in store for her!
An old woman makes a gingerbread man, but he soon runs away! Is there ANYONE who can catch the gingerbread man?
In this classic fairy tale, a miller's daughter has to spin straw into gold for the king. A funny little man comes to help her, but if she can't guess his name, this Rumpelstiltskin will take her first-born child! 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 rea…
Jemima Puddle-duck goes to the woods to lay some eggs, but a gentleman fox has other plans for her!
Town Mouse and Country Mouse take it in turns to visit each other, but each finds that he prefers his own home and way of life!
To show he is king of Tinga Tinga, Lion needs to learn to roar. Can trusty friend Flea help him find his voice?
Can Topsy and Tim win any of the Sports Day races? It seems that they run faster when they work together...
The three little pigs build three houses - one of straw, one of sticks and one of brinks. But then along comes the big, bad wolf...
Sly Fox wants to catch Red Hen and eat her. Can clever Red Hen stay one step ahead of him, or is she destined for the cooking pot?