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 and carefully written by language learning experts,
* Structured language progression helps children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.
* 8 levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)
* Activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests.
* Unique code in each printed book provides access to audio, extra activities and learning resources.

Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information.

Pablo Chooses his Shoes, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.