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Read It Yourself

170 books in this series
Visiting Grandad (Phonics Step 10): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader
Visiting Grandad (Phonics Step 10): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader
Two stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and practise sound and letter combinations that have already been encountered.

Visiting Grandad
is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds.

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.
Water: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Water: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Humans, animals, and plants need water every day to survive. But where does it come from? How do we know if it is safe to drink? Learn all about how water is saved, cleaned, and shared in this fact-filled book.

Water 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.
Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
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.
Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
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.
Wild Animals: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
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.
Wild Weather: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
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.
Peppa Pig: Going Swimming – Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 1
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.
Astronauts - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1 (non-fiction)
Astronauts - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1 (non-fiction)
How do astronauts get in to space and what do they do there? Find out about rockets, space stations and how to sleep in space.

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 of 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. A small number of frequently repeated words, simple facts, clearly labelled images and captions fully engage the reader. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.
Big Machines - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 2 (non-fiction)
Big Machines - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 2 (non-fiction)
Trucks lift things and move them about all day long. Find out all about diggers, bulldozers, tractors and other big machines.

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 or 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. Additional facts support the key information and thematic links are made between subjects. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.
Dick Whittington - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4
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.
Knights and Castles - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 4 (non-fiction)
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.
Peter Rabbit: The Angry Owl - Read it yourself with Ladybird
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.
Thumbelina - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 3
Thumbelina - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 3
Pretty Thumbelina is the size of a thumb! Find out what happens when she meets lots of strange characters.

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 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
The Big Pancake: Read it Yourself with Ladybird
The Big Pancake: Read it Yourself with Ladybird
Seven little boys are very hungry, so their mother makes a big pancake. What happens when the big pancake runs away?

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.
The Jungle Book - Read it yourself with 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.
The Little Mermaid - Read it yourself with 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.

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