Marty wants to leave the zoo to see The Wild. When he escapes, his friends come, too. Will they stay in Madagascar?

Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading 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.

There are more than ninety titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional world stories to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy.

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 questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.

Madagascar: Escape to the Wild is a Level 4 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.

This new addition to Ladybird's I'm Ready early learning series gives young children plenty of practice in using a pencil correctly and helps to develop their fine motor skills - an essential early skill that leads to first writing.

In First Pencil Practice, children can practise some brilliant first writing activities, including drawing straight, wavy and zig-zag lines and patterns, colouring and keeping within the lines. There is also specific help and advice for left-handed writers.

The middle of the book contains pull-out pages contain fun extra activities to complete and keep that show how fun using your pencil can be! Design a birthday card, colour in a postcard, make your own monster and more!

The perfect first writing book for children about to start school or in Reception, it is the ideal preparation for Ladybird's other I'm Ready to Write title, First Writing Practice.