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.