Series: Read It Yourself
How to Begin Reading Aloud with Young Learners
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Reading aloud has lots of benefits, especially for children learning to read. Here are some simple ways that you can use this technique at home, whether you are homeschooling or reading for pleasure.
Emma Explorer
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Step 1 is an introduction to phonics that focuses on the letter sounds: g, k, e, u, h, l, j, v, w, x, y, z, qu. 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
I am a Pilot
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Pilots fly lots of different aircraft all over the world. Flying an aircraft takes a lot of skill and training. Would you like to be a pilot? 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
Recycling
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Throwing things away makes rubbish. Lots of things can be reused and recycled to reduce waste, save energy and help the Earth. New! 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
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s First Glasses
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Pedro Pony says that Peppa needs glasses. Mummy Pig takes Peppa to the optician for an eye test! 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
Healthy Eating
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A balanced diet is good for you. Food gives you energy and helps you to grow strong and healthy! New! 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
Peppa Pig: Stars
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George loves space. Peppa wants to see the stars. What will they see when they look into the telescope? 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
Parent Tips – Read it yourself
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Meet My Family
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Families have grandpas and grandmas, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters – even cats and dogs! Which family is most like yours? 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