How it Works: The Wife


Book Description

The PERFECT GIFT for your long-suffering wife or prospective bride. Or, for any fool of a husband or seriously deluded groom-to-be who hasn't yet understood what he's signed up for. -------------------- Tina is getting married. It is the best day of her life. Next year, she will claim that becoming a mother was the best day of her life, but only because she was on some very strong drugs. Neither is true. The best day of her life was on her eighth birthday, when she got a yellow bike. -------------------- The wife likes surprises. Her favourite sort is a surprise birthday party. It is the husband's job to organise this surprise for her, and to keep her informed of every detail about it. -------------------- This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist




My First Vehicles


Book Description

Introduce toddlers to first vehicle words with this bright, contemporary board book. From cars, trucks and trains, to boats, aeroplanes and diggers, young children will love discovering all sorts of vehicles on the go. With clear labels and simple questions to spark your child's curiosity, this is first words book supports your child's language development.




Baby Touch: Food


Book Description

The award-winning, bestselling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design. Name and touch the different foods, from healthy fruit to yummy treats! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers.




Little Red Car


Book Description

The Little Red Car is on her way to the mechanic for a service, when various other slow-moving vehicles get in the way and slow her down.




Cars - Ladybird Readers Level 1


Book Description

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Cars, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. There are lots of cars. Some are big, some are small, some are old, some are fast! Which cars do you like? Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.




Clever Car


Book Description

Children will love reading about the adventures of this busy car as he drives around. The fun text inspires imaginative play and talk, with lots to discuss. This short story is perfect for pre-schoolers.




A Ladybird Book: Trains


Book Description

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You can see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Weather The Solar System The Human Body




A Ladybird Book: Trees


Book Description

Trees are more than just a feature of our natural landscape - they are essential to life on earth. They provide shade, shelter and food for wildlife, they clean the air and their roots stabilize the earth. Trees takes a closer look at some of these ancient plants, from the common oak to the dragon blood tree. In this book, you will discover how trees work, explore the affect of seasons on certain trees and examine a variety of amazing and unique trees from around the world. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book: the collectable series for curious kids.




Cars: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader


Book Description

How many different sorts of cars do you know? From electric cars to speedy racing cars, learn all about the interesting types of cars that people can drive. Cars is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject 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 and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.




A Ladybird Book: The Romans


Book Description

Discover the extraordinary rise and fall of the Roman civilisation in this accessible introduction to Roman history. The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of 1,000 years, it formed an empire that forever left its mark on history. From the roads we travel on to the languages we speak, we still owe many parts of our everyday lives to the Romans. The Romans is a simple, accessible introduction to the history and legacies of this remarkable civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll explore the founding of Rome and the dramatic rise and fall of the Roman Empire, as well as what daily Roman life looked like, from its thrilling sports and entertainment, to its infamous baths and banquets. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: British Kings and Queens The Stone Age The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Weather Trains Human Body The Solar System