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 childrens 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.Dash and Thud, a Starter level Reader, introduces phonics and sight words. Each book contains two versions of the story: the first with single words focusing on phonics, with the emphasis on letter recognition and pronunciation; the second with short sentences introducing sight words.Phonics: ch sh th ngSight words: if ran then they with yesTheme: Looking after each other