Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best &shy;- full of richness and detail. 
 
This beautiful hardback edition of The Princess and the Pea is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, beginning with a prince's search for a proper princess, the arrival of a young girl at the castle one stormy night and an unusual test to see if she is a real princess.

Ladybird Tales: The Princess and the Pea

Ian Whybrow

Ladybird

When Harry finds a bucketful of dinosaurs in the attic, they soon become inseparable. But when the dinosaurs get lost, how will Harry get them back? 
 
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. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. 
 
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. 
 
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 3

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best ­- full of richness and detail. 
 
The story of Snow White and Rose Red is one of the lesser-known fairy tales, collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the 19th century. 
 
This retelling of the story, originally published by Ladybird in 1969, is one of the best-known versions of Snow White and Rose Red in modern times.

Ladybird Tales: Snow White and Rose Red

This special Ladybird mini-hardback book celebrates the British Royal Family, from the Queen to its newest members who are beginning to take on more royal duties. 
With plenty of photographs and packed full of information, find out all about the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Harry, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The nation has taken the royal family into their hearts, and this child-friendly book explores their lives in fascinating, easy-to-read detail, from childhood achievements to royal engagements and weddings. 
Other titles include Her Majesty The Queen: Diamond Jubilee and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. 
Other titles include Her Majesty The Queen: Diamond Jubilee and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.

The Royal Family

A Ladybird Souvenir Book

Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England's monarchs, in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria. 
 
Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. 
 
Includes a weblink to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings and Queens of England.

Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Family Time With Peppa by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on Peppa Pig, the hit TV show! 
 
Meet Peppa's baby sister and enjoy family adventures in this fun-filled collection featuring stories such as: 'Peppa's New Baby Sister', 'Peppa's Summer Holiday', 'The Castle', 'Granny and Grandpa Pig's Day Out', 'Baking Competition', 'Granny Pig's Perfume', 'George's Balloon', 'Grandpa Pig's Plane' and 'George's Digger' and 'Peppa's Vegetable Garden'. 
 
Also available: 
 
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Favourite Places 
 
Peppa Pig: Peppa and the Great Outdoors 
 
Peppa Pig: Bedtime Stories 
 
Peppa Pig: Play Days 
 
Peppa Pig: Adventures with Peppa 
 
Peppa Pig: On the Road with Peppa©2025 Ladybird (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Peppa Pig: Family Time with Peppa

Marina Le Ray

Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel get left in the woods, they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread and sweets. How will they ever escape? 
 
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. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. 
 
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. 
 
Hansel and Gretel is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

Hansel and Gretel - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A heart-warming collection of original audio stories celebrating Christmas. 
 
Join the festive fun and discover the joy of kindness, togetherness and giving in five magical new stories! These uplifting stories are perfect for young children celebrating Christmas with their friends and family, or for those who love sharing in the wonder and traditions of the festive season. 
 
These stories are aimed at children aged three to six for family listening, learning and the development of young minds. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Advent Stories, Ladybird Funny Nativity Play and the Ladybird Audio Adventures series.

Ladybird Stories for Christmas

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 Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

Ladybird Tales: Hansel and Gretel

In this classic fairy tale, a nut falls on Chicken Licken's head and he decides he must tell the king that the sky is falling down! On the way he meets many other feathered friends, and one cunning fox... 
 
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. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. 
 
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. 
 
Chicken Licken is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

Chicken Licken - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 2

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 Jack and the Beanstalk 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 Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

Ladybird Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk

Tamsin Hinrichsen

The classic fairy tale. Rapunzel is stolen from her parents by a witch and forced to live in a tower. Every day, the witch climbs up Rapunzel's hair into the tower. Then one day, a prince rides by... 
 
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. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. 
 
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. 
 
Rapunzel is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

Rapunzel - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Piñata Smashlings

Enter the Piñataverse and search for your favourite Piñata Smashlings characters! 
 
Find wise Piñatas, scheming Meañatas, bitter Bashlings and there's LOTS of adorable, cheeky Smashlings for you to spot. Search the magical Rainbow River and the dark and dingy Swamplands in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. 
 
With over 140 things to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Piñata Smashlings fans busy. 
 
Don't miss these other Piñata Smashlings books: 
Piñata Smashlings: Smashlings Collector's Guide 
Piñata Smashlings: The Official 2025 Annual 
Piñata Smashlings: Super Stickers

Piñata Smashlings Where’s that Smashling?: A Search-and-Find Book

Richard Dungworth

Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This eBook edition is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. 
 
 When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet Mrs Greene who's not just a beautician - she's a mermaid too! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 3 in the Genie Street series.

Mrs Greene, Mermaid Queen: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself

Fiona Munro

This special Ladybird ebook edition celebrates the fairy tale story of Kate Middleton, the classic girl next door, as she married her prince and became Her Royal Highness, Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. 
 With plenty of photographs and packed full of information, find out all about the Duchess. Since her marriage to Prince William, the nation has taken Catherine to their hearts, and this child-friendly book explores her life in fascinating, easy-to-read detail, from her childhood achievements to her royal engagement and wedding, her royal duties and her life with Prince William.

Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best &shy;- full of richness and detail. 
 
This beautiful hardback edition of Chicken Licken is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following Chicken Licken and his friends as they go to tell the king that the sky is falling down.

Ladybird Tales: Chicken Licken

Victoria Assanelli

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best ­- full of richness and detail. 
 
 This beautiful hardback edition of The Little Mermaid is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following the story of a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince.

Ladybird Tales: The Little Mermaid

Kou Lan

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best ­- full of richness and detail. 
 
 This beautiful hardback edition of Aladdin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic story for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following the story of a young boy's magical adventures with a wicked magician, a beautiful princess and two amazing genies.

Ladybird Tales: Aladdin

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Ladybird Tales series is based on the original Ladybird re-tellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best ­- full of richness and detail. 
 
 This beautiful hardback edition of Pinocchio is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic story for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following the story of a little wooden puppet who wants to be a real little boy.

Ladybird Tales: Pinocchio

Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This e-book edition is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. 
 
When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Mr Chan is not just a car mechanic - he makes space rockets too! Find out what happens when the children join him for an adventure. 
 
Book 2 in the Genie Street series.

Mr Chan, Rocket Man: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself

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 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 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 Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

Ladybird Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Are you mad about deadly creatures? From snakes and spiders to piranhas and porcupines, the world of claws, fangs and poison is brought to life in this informative book. It is ideal for all young animal enthusiasts. 
 
Ladybird's Mad About series is all about giving its readers all the facts they could possibly need about their favourite subjects. Get ready to impress all your friends with all your new knowledge!

Mad About Deadly Creatures

Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal ebook for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper chapter book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. 
 
When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happens when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? 
 
Book 1 in the Genie Street series.

Mrs Kramer, Dragon Tamer: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself

Tanya Maiboroda

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. 
 
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. 
 
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 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.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 4

Jean Adamson

Start School with Topsy and Tim: First Writing is a lovely, easy-to-use activity book for children who are starting to learn the alphabet. Help your child practise writing letters with this bright, colourful wipe-clean book. Each letter is shown with a picture (a for apple, etc) and with two rows of letters drawn in dotted lines that children can draw over with their special pen. Then they can wipe the page clean and practice again! Each letter is also shown with arrows so children know where to place the pen. Left-handed options are shown in blue. 
Topsy and Tim are lovely, friendly characters who do all the same things real children do. Learning with Topsy and Tim is fun and reassuring. 
A free pen is included with the book.

Start School with Topsy and Tim: Wipe Clean First Writing

Yvonne Battle-Felton

Chitra Soundar

Join six kings, queens and warriors from around the world as they battle for crowns, vanquish dark forces and claim their thrones in this colourful illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales.

Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones

With an Introduction From Gemma Whelan

Hot Wheels

Join Coop and the gang as they save Hot Wheels City! 
 
Today at Camp, a self-driving car transporter with a T-Rex head has got loose and is rampaging through the city, trying to eat all the cars! Can the Hot Wheels Racers stop the roar-some vehicle before it’s too late? 
 
This new paperback picture book is a T-Rex-riffic story, packed with vibrant illustrations and action-packed scenes. It's the perfect gift for young readers and fans of the hit Netflix series, Hot Wheels Let's Race. 
 
Don’t miss these other epic Hot Wheels books: 
Hot Wheels: Let’s Race: Ultimate Racers 
Hot Wheels: Let’s Race: Ultimate Garage Takeover 
Hot Wheels: Let’s Race: Racers to the Rescue: Graphic Novel

Hot Wheels: Let's Race: Dino Dash

William Murray

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned, and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. 
 
Book 1a introduces Peter and Jane in 16 new words including 'and', 'I', 'likes' and 'has'. Once this book has been completed, the child can then move on to book 1b. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

Key Words: 1A Play With Us

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 reading skills. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. 
 
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. 
 
Rumpelstiltskin is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

Rumpelstiltskin - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. 
 
Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! 
 
On this adventure, we're entering the world of performance, where we'll learn about different literary legends throughout history! We'll meet William Shakespeare at work at the Globe Theatre, and go behind the scenes of the amazing musical, Hamilton. Let's take to the stage! 
 
These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators, Sophie Aldred best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who and Kristin Atherton as Missy. 
 
Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for three to seven year-olds; an entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio, so little ones can become their own adventurers with fun sound and musical effects that are perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. 
 
Have you listened to our new Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments, Cities Around the World and Big Cats are available now! 
 
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