Description

By (author) Dahl, Roald; Illustrated by Blake, Quentin; By (author) Ladybird

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, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction.
Written by
experts, it uses
proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.

Perfect for learning English
in school or
at home
Develops
reading, writing, speaking, listening and
critical thinking skills
Features much-loved characters and authors such as
Peter Rabbit,
Peppa Pig,
Roald Dahl and
Eric Carle
Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (
CEFR)
Language activities in every book provide preparation for the
Cambridge English
Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests
Features
free online resources including
audio, answer keys, lesson plans and
tips for parents

Roald Dahl: The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.

One day, Billy meets the Giraffe, the Pelican, and the Monkey, who wash windows to buy food. Will Billy help the animals?

Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Biographical note:

Roald Dahl (Author)
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains
THE WORLD”S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER.

Ladybird (Author)
We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish books to inspire curious minds. From first words to fluency, we”re here for young readers at every step. As the home of Read it yourself, Ladybird Readers and First Words with Peppa, we guide learners from one story to the next – sparking plenty of smiles along the way.

Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl”s favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children”s Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

Promotional headline:
Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series for English Language Teaching (ELT) markets, designed for children learning English as a foreign or second language.