Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Farm (ELT Graded Reader)

Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Farm (ELT Graded Reader)

Summary

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, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.
  • Perfect for learning English in school or at home
  • Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills
  • Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle
  • Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)
  • Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests
  • Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents
Topsy and Tim Go to the Farm, 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.

Topsy and Tim like going to the farm. They help the farmer, get some eggs, see the animals, and give a calf some milk.

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About the authors

Ladybird

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish books to inspire curious minds. From first words to fluency, we're here for young readers at every step. As the home of Read it yourself, Ladybird Readers and First Words with Peppa, we guide learners from one story to the next - sparking plenty of smiles along the way.
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Jean Adamson

Jean Adamson is the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades.
She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim.
More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016.
In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.
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