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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An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. It's Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together? 
 
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. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. 
 
Topsy and Tim: The Big Race 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.

Topsy and Tim: The Big Race - Read it yourself with Ladybird

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Peppa Pig

Join Peppa Pig and her brother George as they list all of the things they love about their daddy, mummy, granny and grandpa, from Mummy Pig's comforting cuddles to Grandpa Pig's great bedtime stories. These four delightful stories are perfect for sharing with mummies, daddies, grannies and grandpas everywhere. 
 
This 4-in-1 Ebook bundle includes: My Daddy, My Mummy, My Granny, and My Grandpa.

Peppa's Family

Belinda Worsley

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train, the twins are going to visit their Granny, and Mummy decides to take them on the train. Topsy and Tim get to see the bustle of the train station, and then they learn about using trolleys, showing tickets, and going through tunnels! 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy &amp; Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of ten original audio stories for little adventurers and bold travellers. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to in the car, at the airport, on the train or while they are on their way to their next adventure! 
 
With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect travel companion for little listeners everywhere. 
 
Narrated by award-winning voice actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Katie leung, best known for her portrayal of Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films. 
 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, I'm ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures

Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. 
 
In Topsy and Tim At the Farm, the children meet all kinds of interesting animals. They help collect eggs from the chickens, and find some little ducklings learning how to swim. They are a little bit frightened when they get chased by some large geese, but Farmer Stewart soon finds them a nice job to do, helping to feed a calf.

Topsy and Tim: At the Farm

Bluey

Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean-Luc. 
 
Even though Bluey and Jean-Luc don't speak the same language, they teach each other how to camp, plant trees and hunt a "wild pig". 
 
This lovely picture book is all about the magic of friendship.

Bluey: Camping

In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time! 
 
Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister. 
 
This heartwarming story will be loved by all fans of Peppa Pig, especially those who are getting ready to welcome a new sibling. 
 
Everybody loves Babies! Also Available: 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Song Contest 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Camper Van 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Puddle Walk

Peppa Pig: Peppa and the New Baby

Wendy Loggia

Ruth Burrows

Dream big with this Little Golden Book biography of superstar singer, actor, and fashion icon, Harry Styles. 
 
From childhood to superstardom, follow along with the highlights of Harry Styles’s life – from singing on The X Factor as part of One Direction to becoming a solo global superstar.An inspiring read-aloud story perfect for young readers and a must have collectible for One Direction and Harry Styles fans of all ages! 
 
With their sturdy covers and easy to read text, Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to non-fiction for preschoolers!

Harry Styles

A Little Golden Book Biography

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

When Holly is sent to Mrs Fig's Magic School, she learns that magic always leads to trouble, especially if the Wise Old Elf is involved . . . 
 
A brand new board storybook for Ben and Holly which is perfect for sharing with your toddler or pre-schooler. Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom airs daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: Magic School

Gareth Adamson

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the doctor for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim soon realise there is nothing to fear. When Tim wakes up with a sore throat, Mummy decides he needs to go to the doctor. Dr Sims looks in his mouth, listens to his chest and soon knows what's wrong. Tim goes home with a bottle of medicine to make him feel better. 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences'. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Doctor

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

Peppa and George love their granny very much! 
 
Peppa and George's granny is very good at many things, from playing games to gardening. Read all about how much Peppa and George love their granny in this funny board book, perfect for sharing with grannies everywhere.

Peppa Pig: My Granny

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital, Tim has fallen out of a tree and bumped his head. He's a little nervous about going to hospital, but he soon finds out how nice the Doctors and Nurses are, and there are lots of other children on the ward to play with too. The only problem now is making sure Topsy doesn't feel left out! 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy &amp; Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital

Peppa and George love doing everything with their mummy. Racing on their scooters, making craft projects, dressing up and having fun together at soft play. Peppa's mummy can do ANYTHING. 
 
Mummy Pig is Super Mummy! 
 
The perfect present for Mummy Pigs and little readers everywhere! A wonderful read for a snuggly bedtime story, this book will make the whole family smile!

Peppa Pig: My Mummy and Me

Come along and meet Peppa's family! 
 
Peppa loves spending time with everyone in her family - it's always so much fun. Come along and meet Granny Pig, Uncle Pig, Baby Alexander and many more! 
 
This colourful board book with chunky tabs is perfect for Peppa's biggest fans.

Peppa Pig: Peppa and Family

Tabbed Board Book

Frank Berrios

Kristin Sorra

Help your little one dream big with this Little Golden Book biography about Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the country's first Black president. 
 
Starting with growing up in Hawaii, follow along with the highlights of Barack Obama's’s life – from learning more about father's side of family in Kenya, to enrolling in law school and meeting his wife, Michelle to then winning a seat in the U.S. Senate. 
 
An inspiring read-aloud story perfect for young readers and a must have collectible for fans of all ages! 
 
With their sturdy covers and easy to read text, Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to non-fiction for preschoolers!

Barack Obama

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of ten original spooktacular original audio stories written for 3-7 year olds. With friendly monsters, Halloween parties and plenty of slime these new stories are perfect to listen to in front of the fire on cold winter evenings. 
 
These new stories are especially written for family or independent listening and contain fun sound effects and specially commissioned music to entertain young minds! 
 
The stories in this collection are: Dad's Birthday Surprise, The Halloween Party, Lost, Pumpkin Pals, Midnight, One Good Deed, The Skeleton Olympics, The Visitor, House Party and Willow. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys, I'm Ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures

Ladybird Spooky Stories

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

Peppa and George love doing everything with their daddy. Painting pictures, visiting the playground, having picnics and playing sports together. Peppa's daddy can do ANYTHING. 
 
Daddy Pig is king of Peppa's world! 
 
The perfect present for Daddy Pigs and little readers everywhere!

Peppa Pig: My Daddy and Me

Olivia Waller

Kings and Queens takes a look at the British monarchy, explaining what a monarchy is, how it works and who gets to sit on the throne. It also looks at fifteen influential monarchs whose actions have helped to shape the power and position of the king or queen of the country today.

A Ladybird Book: British Kings and Queens

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! 
 
Hello explorers! Get ready to dig deep into the world of engineering marvels and architectural wonders on this new adventure. Make sure you bring your hard hat and high-vis jacket, because we’re going to be getting our hands dirty!These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr 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 other Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments and Cities Around the World are available now!

Ladybird Audio Adventures: Cool Constructions

Press the buttons to join in Bluey and Bingo's game of Magic Xylophone in this super fun sound book with 5 different sounds! Do a "Ding!" 
 
Bluey and Bingo love playing Magic Xylophone with Dad, but can they learn to share? 
 
Bluey and Bingo have a magic xylophone that can freeze Dad in space and time. Help Bluey and Bingo freeze and unfreeze Dad by pressing each of the coloured buttons on your Magic Xylophone when you spot them in the story. Also includes a sound button of Bluey and Bingo laughing! 
 
This is a brilliantly noisy gift for every Bluey fan! 
 
Can't get enough of Bluey? Also available: 
Bluey: Let's Stick! Sticker Scenes Book 
Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find book 
Bluey: Let's Play Outside! Magnet book 
Bluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity book 
Bluey: Little Library

Bluey: Magic Xylophone Sound Book

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and The Week Junior’s Children’s Audiobook of the Year 2023. 
 
Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy, the smartest raven in the universe, as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! 
 
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! By royal decree we are heading on an adventure to learn about Kings and Queens throughout history. We’ll be heading around the world, stopping in India and Egypt and then back to Buckingham Palace for tea. It’s an adventure fit for a Queen! 
 
These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer), Sophie Alred (Dr 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 other Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments, Cities Around the World and Big Cats are available now!

Ladybird Audio Adventures: Kings and Queens

When Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they are older, they are all very excited. Edmond Elephant wants to be an astronaut AND an anthropologist, Danny Dog wants to be a skateboarder and Rebecca Rabbit wants to be a carrot... but Peppa doesn't know what she wants to be! 
 
Luckily Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the world's busiest person, Miss Rabbit, let Peppa follow them for a day to give her some ideas!

Peppa Pig: Super Peppa!

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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Ladybird Audio Adventures

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! 
 
Hello explorers! On this adventure we’re going to learn all about Asia. From incredible wonders like the Great Wall of China, famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal, and beautiful markets selling mouth-watering food, we’ll take in all of the culture this amazing continent has to offer.These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr 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 other Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments and Cities Around the World are available now!

Ladybird Audio Adventures: Amazing Asia

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! 
 
Backpack? Check!Passport? Check!Compass? Check?Heart of an adventurer? Double check!Ok, we’re ready to meet some of the history’s bravest explorers!These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr 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 other Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments and Cities Around the World are available now!

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