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. Black Beauty, a Level 6 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams.

The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, passives and time clauses. Black Beauty meets many different people during his difficult life.

Can Black Beauty ever be as happy as he was at Mr Gordon's farm?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.