Carlo Rovelli is an internationally acclaimed writer whose books, including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, Helgoland and White Holes, have been number one bestsellers around the world and translated into over forty languages. As a theoretical physicist, he has made significant contributions to the physics of space and time and he is currently directing the quantum gravity research group of the Centre de physique théorique in Marseille, France.

Carlo Rovelli

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Ladybird

Mowgli the man cub is growing up in the jungle. He has many exciting adventures with his animal friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Based on the classic story by Rudyard Kipling. 
 
For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. 
All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. 
 
Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. 
All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. 
 
This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

The Jungle Book - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 3

Catherine Baker

Sonali Zohra

Based on the classic tale. Mowgli has lived in the jungle with his animal friends Baloo and Bagheera all his life. But when the tiger Shere Khan threatens him, Mowgli must leave. On his journey, he tries to find out where he really belongs— in the human village or the jungle. 
 
 
The Jungle Book is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6–7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
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.

The Jungle Book: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Ashley Evans

The prince loves Bea and wants to marry her, but the queen has doubts. To prove Bea is a true princess, the queen sets up a strange test involving a tiny pea. Will Bea pass the test and win the queen's approval? Find out in this charming retelling of The Princess and the Pea. 
 
The Princess and the Pea 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.

The Princess and the Pea: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the popular Akbar and Birbal tales from India. One day, Emperor Akbar and his chief minister Birbal make a bet that a man cannot stay in freezing water all night long. When Akbar thinks the man has cheated, how can Birbal show Akbar that he might be wrong? 
 
Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
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.

Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the classic West African folk tale. Sun and Water are good friends and neighbours. When Sun and Moon decide to build a larger house so Water can visit, they get a big surprise! A mythical tale about friendship and the origins of the world as we know it. 
 
Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and 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.

Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class find themselves in Ancient Rome and hear that Max is missing. As the class learn about the Roman way of life, can they save Max from Brutus and the gladiators? 
 
Ladybird Class: The Missing Roman is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
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.

Ladybird Class The Missing Roman: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the well-loved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, set in ancient China. When the emperor finds a little nightingale in the forest, he loves her beautiful song and they become friends. But what will he learn when he replaces her with a clockwork alternative? 
 
The Emperor and the Nightingale is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
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.

The Emperor and the Nightingale: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the classic tale from Russia. Prince Ivan accepts the challenge to find the magical firebird for his father, but there are other tasks he must complete first. With the help of a talking wolf, a gold-maned horse, and the lovely Princess Elena, can Prince Ivan bring the firebird back? 
 
The Firebird is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
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.

The Firebird: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the well-known story from the Panchatantra. When Sanjeevaka the bull is abandoned in the forest, he is befriended by the king of the lions, Pingalacka. What will happen when the king&rsquo;s two jackal ministers find out about their new-found friendship? 
 
The Lion and the Bull is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
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.

The Lion and the Bull:  Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. A prince wants to marry a real princess, so the queen devises a true test based on one pea and a lot of mattresses! 
 
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. 
 
The Princess and the Pea is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

The Princess and the Pea - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 1

Virginia Allyn

In this classic fairy tale, the three little pigs leave home and build their own houses - one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. But what will happen when the big, bad wolf comes calling? 
 
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. 
 
The Three Little Pigs 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.

The Three Little Pigs -Read it yourself with Ladybird

Level 2

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

Two stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: e, u, r, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss. 
 
Tim, Bess and Tess is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds. 
 
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.

Tim, Bess and Tess (Phonics Step 4): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

George is an ordinary boy with an ordinary family who like eating fish and chips. Green is a monster with a monster family who love tucking into green slime for dinner. What on earth will happen when George and Green swap lives for a day? 
 
The Monster Next Door is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and 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.

The Monster Next Door: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. Taken from her parents by a witch, Rapunzel is shut up all alone in a tower. Can she escape and live happily ever after with a kind prince? 
 
Rapunzel is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help. 
 
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.

Rapunzel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on a popular Panchatantra story from India. The big lion in the forest is very hungry! He wants to eat the other animals for his lunch. The clever little rabbit doesn't want to be eaten. Can the rabbit find a way to stop the lion for good? 
 
The Lion and the Rabbit 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.

The Lion and the Rabbit: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Richard Johnson

In this classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls asleep for one hundred years. Can a handsome prince wake her up? 
 
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. 
 
Sleeping Beauty 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.

Sleeping Beauty - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Based on the well-loved classic tale. When a young boy trades his family&rsquo;s cow for some magical beans, it&rsquo;s the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! 
 
Jack and the Beanstalk is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6&ndash;7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
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.

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