Based on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see - or can they?

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 Emperor's New Clothes 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.

Based on the classic fairy tale. Little Red Hen wants help planting and cutting the wheat, grinding the flour and making the bread, but the cat, the rat and the dog refuse to join in - until the bread needs eating!

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.

Little Red Hen 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.

Doctors are very busy people. Read about where they work, how they make patients better and the kit they use to do their job.
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 stories from around the world, to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of specially written 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.


I am a Doctor is a Level 1 Read it yourself book, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading. A small number of frequently repeated words, simple facts, clearly labelled images and captions reinforce key information. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.

The perfect gift for a new dad on Father's Day!

Baby Touch: Hello Daddy is a bright, interactive board book from Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series. With exciting touch-and-feels and high-contrast colours, this book is perfect for sharing and helps to stimulate your baby's senses as they discover all sorts of babies and their daddies.

Neigh along with daddy horse, roar with daddy tiger - and look out for a mirror surprise at the end!

Sensory development
First words
Recommended for children aged 0+

Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio

Also available:
Baby Touch: Playbook
Baby Touch: Happy Birthday!
Baby Touch: Faces: a black-and-white book
Baby Touch: Animals Tab Book

*Learn to count with Roald Dahl's 123*

Introduce titchy toddlers to numbers with these colourful board books from the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller.

2 little chiddlers waiting for their friend. Can you spot 1 enormous crocodile hiding in the grass?

As little ones count how many chiddlers they can see, will they also find the Enormous Crocodile with snappy jaws?

With bright, beautiful illustrations from Quentin Blake, plus a fun lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this is the perfect counting book for every bookshelf!

Also look out for:
Roald Dahl's Opposites
Roald Dahl's Colours
Roald Dahl's ABC

This fun board book introduces young children to first concepts and themes. A great introduction to the alphabet, little ones will learn new words as they go from A to Z in this beautifully illustrated book. There is lots of opportunity to extend your child's vocabulary talking about all the wonderful things they can see. A colourful board book packed with big learning ideas for curious little minds.

Look out for other titles in the series: My First Animals: Ladybird Learners, My First Colours: Ladybird Learners and My First Numbers: Ladybird Learners

Peppa and her family are visiting the funfair. Find out who gets scared on the rides and who wins lots of prizes.

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, Angry Birds and Peter Rabbit. All-new, first reference titles complete the range, 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.

Peppa Pig:Fun at the Fair is a Level 1 Read it yourself book, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.