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.
The Magic Paintbrush, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.
Sui-Ming wanted to draw, and one day he found a magic paintbrush. “My paintbrush must help people,” said Sui-Ming.
Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
