Ladybird Books

Ladybird Books UK is a renowned London-based children’s publishing company, trading as a stand-alone imprint within the Penguin Group. The Ladybird imprint publishes an extensive range of children's books for all ages. From new-borns to toddlers up to primary aged children. Ladybird Books children’s classics feature everything from classic fairy tales to early learning books to TV adaptations of classics.

Originally founded in 1867, this British publisher has been producing mass-market books for children for over 100 years. They have mastered the art of publishing for children and know exactly what kids like to read, from cover to cover. Ladybird Books recommend reading in stages, with a tried and tested method that has continued to stand the test of time. The iconic little ladybird appears on every single children’s book and library collection, something that young book lovers will come to recognise and love as they work their way up the Ladybird Books’ many collections.

We at Books2Door have heard parents and schools rave about Ladybird Books for their solid understanding of how to approach reading with children of all ages. They are popular for producing big box sets as well as individual titles that not only encourage children to pick up the books but also guides them through their journey of becoming confident readers. From practising phonics to stunning and engaging picture books to reading aloud—Ladybird Books cover every stage of reading. Plus, they cover a huge range of interests to suit your child.

Ladybird Books for children offers some of the absolute best books in children’s fiction with phenomenal stories and literature that your child is going to love having on their bookshelf. Here are some of our favourites from their extensive range…

Early Learning Ladybird Head Start 18 Books & 52 Flashcards Collection. This set of paperback books and flashcards for children aged 4 to 8 years has everything you could possibly need to give your child a head-start with early learning. Providing structured practice of phonics, handwriting and essential maths concepts—these bright, motivating books and flash cards help to reinforce learning in a fun way. Titles in this Set include: 12 Phonics readers, 4 Maths sticker books, 2 Handwriting sticker books 52 Flash cards. Get your hands on these and give your child the gift of a head-start on school learning. For more phonics, check out our dedicated phonics books page.

A Baby Ladybird Library - Children's 10 Books Collection Set this one has 10 spectacular books, each prefect for children aged 0 to 5. Each board book adorned in bold, bright colours and simple text covers an important subject like shapes, animal sounds, On the farm, Things that go, colours, At the zoo, numbers, animals, faces and first words; respectively. For more board books, check out our dedicated board books page here. 

These fabulous books are the perfect way to introduce your little one to their reading journey whilst also allowing their sensory development. These books help stimulate the development of your child’s senses whilst also encouraging interaction and play between the parent and child.

Ladybird I'm Ready 8 Books Collection Set is a set of Ladybird books for children aged 5 to 7 years is a comprehensive set of workbooks packed to the brim with activities that will ensure cognitive and sensory development of your child. The phonics activity books are a great way for children to learn and practise their phonics skills. The series of phonic readers and their accompanying activity workbooks have been carefully written to give gradual, structured practice of the synthetic phonics to your child. The 4 titles in the collection set include—Adding and Subtracting: Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths, Time, Shapes and Seasons: Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths, Times Tables: Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths, Multiplying and Dividing: Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths; each focused on a different maths function to ensure your child gets enough and more practice with each.