Read It Yourself

165 books in this series
Book cover of Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader by Ladybird

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the popular West African folk tale. Anansi the trickster spider has a plan to get a free meal from each of his friends. If they pull on a thread tied to his legs when the food is ready, he'll come and eat! But is his plan really so clever after all?

Why Anasi Has Eight Thin Legs 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 Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing 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.
Book cover of Wild Animals: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader by Ladybird

Wild Animals: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

What are baby elephants called? How do gibbons move from tree to tree? Where do fennec foxes live? Discover the answers to these questions and other fascinating facts about wild animals living across the globe.

Wild Animals 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 Wild Weather: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader by Ladybird

Wild Weather: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Wild weather 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.
Book cover of Peppa Pig: Going Swimming – Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 1 by Peppa Pig, Ladybird

Peppa Pig: Going Swimming – Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 1

Peppa Pig and her family are enjoying a trip to the swimming pool. Who do they meet there?

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 1 title is 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.
Book cover of Dick Whittington - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4 by Ladybird

Dick Whittington - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4

Dick Whittington goes to London to make his fortune, but gets a cat! What happens when Dick gives his cat to a wealthy man?

For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read.

All titles 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 questions or puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools.

This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.
Book cover of Knights and Castles - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4 (non-fiction) by Ladybird

Knights and Castles - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4 (non-fiction)

How did a man become a knight and what was it like to live in a castle in the Middle Ages?

For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read.

All titles feature essential key words. Title-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 questions, guidance notes and book band information for schools.

This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read about subjects in some detail.
Book cover of Peter Rabbit: The Angry Owl - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird, Beatrix Potter

Peter Rabbit: The Angry Owl - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Squirrel Nutkin has lost Old Brown's glasses and the owl is not happy! Will Peter and his friends help Nutkin find the missing glasses?

For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read.

All titles 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 questions, puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools.

This Level 2 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
Book cover of The Jungle Book - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird

The Jungle Book - Read it yourself with 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.
Book cover of The Little Mermaid - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird

The Little Mermaid - Read it yourself with Ladybird

The Little Mermaid desperately wishes to be human. What happens when the sea witch grants her wish? Based on the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

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 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.
Book cover of Peter Rabbit: Treehouse Rescue - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird, Beatrix Potter

Peter Rabbit: Treehouse Rescue - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Based on the new Peter Rabbit animated TV series. Peter and Lily need to escape Mr Tod, but will they pass the squirrel test to be allowed up in the trees?

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 2 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
Book cover of Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Jean Adamson, Ladybird

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo - Read it yourself with Ladybird

An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. Topsy and Tim have fun visiting the zoo and soon decide that all the zoo animals would make great pets. Mummy and Dad have other ideas, though!

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.

Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo 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.
Book cover of Topsy and Tim: The Big Race - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Jean Adamson, Ladybird

Topsy and Tim: The Big Race - Read it yourself with Ladybird

An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. It's Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together?

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.

Topsy and Tim: The Big Race 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.
Book cover of Charlie and Lola: You Won't Like This Present as Much as I Do - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Lauren Child, Ladybird

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

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.
Book cover of Beauty and the Beast - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird

Beauty and the Beast - Read it yourself with Ladybird

Based on the classic fairy tale. Kind-hearted Beauty has to go and live with a beast, but she soon realizes that behind the ugly exterior lies a person she can care for.

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.

Beauty and the Beast 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.
Book cover of Chicken Licken - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Ladybird

Chicken Licken - Read it yourself with 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.