Fairy Friends:  Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Kind fairies Lily and Rose are always willing to lend a helping hand, but they keep falling for the tricks of the naughty elf Patch. Can they outsmart him and save the day, or will Patch's mischief get the best of them? 
 
Fairy Friends is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics. 
 
Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.

Kind fairies Lily and Rose are always willing to lend a helping hand, but they keep falling for the tricks of the naughty elf Patch. Can they outsmart him and save the day, or will Patch's mischief get the best of them? 
 
Fairy Friends is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Ronne Randall

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Little Red Hen, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. The little red hen decides to plant some wheat, but the lazy cat, dog and rat won't help her! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Ronne Randall

Books by Ronne Randall

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