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Read It Yourself

175 books in this series
Book cover of I'm a Footballer: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

I'm a Footballer: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Footballers must train hard. Learn about the special jobs that attackers, defenders and goalkeepers do in a football match.

I'm a Footballer
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 comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.

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.
Book cover of I'm an Athlete: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

I'm an Athlete: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

On your marks, set, go! Join the athletes as they run, jump and throw, and discover how they keep themselves fit and healthy in this fun, fact-filled book.

I'm an athlete 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.
Book cover of In the Ocean: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader by Ladybird

In the Ocean: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

On Earth, you can find oceans, rock pools and coral reefs, but do you know what lives inside them? Learn all about amazing sea creatures, from sharks and whales to giant squid and glowing fish.

In the Ocean 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.
Book cover of Keeping Active: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader by Ladybird

Keeping Active: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Keeping active is fun, and good for you! Learn all about the parts of the body that you can help keep strong and healthy through moving, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Keeping Active
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class A Home for Bugs: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class A Home for Bugs: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! When Tao Meerkat, Noah Panda and friends are transported to a beautiful meadow to learn all about bugs, they find themselves on a rescue mission! Can they work together to build a new home for their minibeast friends?

A Home for Bugs
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class Around the World: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class Around the World: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class are excited to see some different parts of the world. From Antarctica and the Australian outback to the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China, the world has many wonderful places to explore. Where in the world would you most like to go?

Ladybird Class Around the World 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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class Let's Make Art: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class Let's Make Art: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! Nia Hedgehog, Noah Panda and friends create colourful masterpieces of their own on a globe-trotting, magical quest to learn all about world-famous artists.

Let's Make Art
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class Let's Play Music: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class Let's Play Music: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class are learning all about musical instruments, and soon find themselves watching an amazing orchestra. But when disaster happens, can Ali Lion step in and save the day?

Let's Play Music
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class Let's Play Sports: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class Let's Play Sports: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The friends explore a stadium and learn all about different sports. Everyone cheers the athletes as they race, swim, do gymnastics and win medals. Can the class join in the fun, too?

Let's Play Sports
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class The Missing Roman: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class The Missing Roman: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent 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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class The Seaside Trip: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class The Seaside Trip: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class find themselves on a beach and meet Clippy Crab in his rock pool home. When the class learn about all the rubbish on the beach, how can they help the seaside creatures?

The Seaside Trip
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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class The Space Station: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class The Space Station: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure. This time, the class are learning about outer space! Join Tao Meerkat and the others as they meet some friendly astronauts, go on a spacewalk and see what it is like to live on a space station.

Ladybird Class: The Space Station 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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class The Tiny Dinosaur: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class The Tiny Dinosaur: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class find themselves in the Cretaceous Period and want to help their new friend Tiny. Will they be able to protect her from the carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex?

Ladybird Class: The Tiny Dinosaur 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.
Book cover of Ladybird Class The Video Game: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Ladybird Class The Video Game: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! Nia Hedgehog, Noah Panda and friends find themselves in Zap Land, a magical video game world where they can create wonderful buildings and hunt for treasure. But some pesky witches and wizards have other ideas! Can Ladybird Class defeat them and win the game?

The Video Game 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.
Book cover of Let's Celebrate: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Let's Celebrate: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

It’s time to come together, have fun and learn all about celebrations! Join different families and friends as they celebrate birthdays and festivals observed across the globe. Read about presents, food, special time with loved ones and more.

Let's Celebrate 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.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.
Book cover of The Lion and the Rabbit: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader by Ladybird

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