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Vera Southgate

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 The Three Billy Goats Gruff 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: The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback version of Rapunzel is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Ladybird Tales: Rapunzel

Ladybird

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 Little Red Riding Hood 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: Little Red Riding Hood

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

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 The Gingerbread Man 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: The Gingerbread Man

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

Ian Whybrow

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. This hardback version of the popular fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin is based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Ladybird Tales: Rumpelstiltskin

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Ladybird Tales: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback version of The Magic Porridge Pot is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Ladybird Tales: The Magic Porridge Pot

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 Cinderella 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: Cinderella

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback version of the popular fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, is based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Ladybird Tales: Sleeping Beauty

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

Marina Le Ray

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. 
 
Ladybird presents the new edition of Peppa's Winter Wonderland by Ladybird, narrated by John Sparkes. Get ready for winter with this timeless collection of 10 newly recorded stories based on Peppa Pig, the hit TV show! 
 
Wrap up warm with Peppa and her friends in this cosy winter themed collection with stories including: Peppa's Snowy Fun, Peppa Meets Father Christmas, Peppa's Cold Winter Day, Peppa's Christmas, Mr Potato's Christmas Show, Peppa Goes Ice Skating, Peppa's Christmas Wish, Winter Games, Grandpa Pig's Christmas Present, and George's Wooly Hat 
 
Also Available: 
Peppa Pig: Bedtime Stories 
Peppa Pig: Play Days 
Peppa Pig: Adventures with Peppa 
Peppa Pig: On the Road with Peppa

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Winter Wonderland

Penguin presents At Home With Peppa, read by John Sparkes. Come join Peppa and her all her friends as they explore and play in this collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on her hit TV show, Peppa Pig. 
 
The stories in this collection include: Babysitting, Bubbles, Foggy Day, George's Friend, Lunch, Painting, Pedro's Cough, The Long Grass, The Powercut and The Quarrel.

Peppa Pig: At Home with Peppa

Join Coop and his new friends and see if they’ve got what it takes to become Hot Wheels Racers! 
 
Meet the turbo-supercharged cars in the Ultimate Garage, drive on the classic orange track skyways and discover the power of friendship. Let’s make it epic! 
 
Can the racers work together to catch a runaway tyre that could tear through Hot Wheels City? 
 
Challenge accepted! 
 
This new paperback picture book is a wheely good time and perfect for Hot Wheels fans. 
 
Don’t miss these other epic Hot Wheels books: 
Hot Wheels: Sticker Book 
Hot Wheels: The Big Race: Search and Find 
Hot Wheels: Collector’s Guide

Hot Wheels: Let’s Race: Ultimate Racers

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

Lauren Child

Charlie's little sister Lola wants to buy a good present for her friend Lotta's birthday. But when Lola sees something she REALLY wants for herself, will Lotta's present be forgotten? 
 
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. 
 
Charlie and Lola: You Won't Like This Present as Much as I Do 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.

Charlie and Lola: You Won't Like This Present as Much as I Do - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Are you mad about costume and fashion? From wellies and weddings to corsets and kimonos, the history of clothes and world costume is brought to life in this informative book. 
 
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 Costume and Fashion

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn problem-solving skills! 
 
Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practice new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Maths Problem-Solving is developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's education. 
 
Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they learn all the key skills your child needs to start solving maths problems. From introducing measurements and sequences to numerical patterns, this is the perfect introduction to problem-solving skills for your little one. 
 
Packed with helpful notes for grown-ups to support your child's learning and extension activities to bring learning to life in day-to-day activities, Maths Problem-Solving is perfect for encouraging children to use their early maths skills. 
 
Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover: 
Addition and Subtraction: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years. 
First Multiplication: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.

Maths Problem-Solving: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years

Ideal for home learning (KS1)

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 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

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

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Peppa's Favourite Places by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on Peppa Pig, the hit TV show! 
 
Discover Peppa's favourite places with stories including: 'Peppa At the Museum', 'Peppa Goes Swimming', 'Peppa Visits the Outback', 'Playgroup Garden', 'The Boat Pond', 'Peppa's Castle Adventure', 'Peppa Goes Ice Skating', 'Peppa Goes to London', 'Daddy Pig's Office' and 'Tree House'. 
 
Also available: 
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 
 
(c) 2023 Ladybird (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Favourite Places Story Collection

Race into Christmas with Hot Wheels! 
 
This official Hot Wheels annual is filled with speed machines, mighty motorbikes and whacky wheels! Tear up the track and complete Hot Wheels challenges and activities, including colouring, puzzles, stories based on the hit Netflix show Hot Wheels Let’s Race, games and lots more. This annual is perfect for keeping Hot Wheels fans entertained for hours this festive season. 
 
Join the Hot Wheels team this Christmas with this awesome official annual. 
 
Don't miss these other epic Hot Wheels books: 
Hot Wheels: Revved Up Sticker Book 
Hot Wheels: Supercharged Sticker Book 
Hot Wheels: Revved Up and Ready: Graphic Novel

Hot Wheels: The Official Hot Wheels Annual 2027

Jean Adamson

Start School with Topsy and Tim: First Numbers is a lovely, easy-to-use activity book for children who are starting to learn how to count. Help your child practise writing numbers with the bright, colourful activities in this wipe-clean book. Each number from zero to ten has a page of fun activities including tracing over the number, drawing, linking a number to a picture and circling the correct number of things. Children can wipe the page clean and practice again and again. 
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 for young children who have just started school or who will be starting soon and want to get a head start. 
A free pen is included with the book.

Start School with Topsy and Tim: Wipe Clean First Numbers

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they discover multiplication! 
 
Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practice new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, First Multiplication is developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's education. 
 
Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they learn all the key skills your child needs to multiply and divide. From multiplying and dividing in 2s, 5s and 10s to using number sentences in different contexts, this is the perfect introduction to multiplication for your little one. 
 
Packed with helpful notes for grown-ups to support your child's learning and extension activities to bring learning to life in day-to-day activities, First Multiplication is perfect for encouraging children to use their early maths skills. 
 
Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover: 
Maths Problem-Solving: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years. 
Addition and Subtraction: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.

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