The big dipper

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 Big Dipper, 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: igh ear air ureSight words: as have like said some went youTheme: Being braveVisit the Ladybird Education website for more information.