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Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric Carle, LadybirdPenguin Books, Limited2024-02-29ISBN 978024158772016 pages
Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction - featuring Spot, Peppa Pig and Peter Rabbit and classic authors such as Roald Dahl.

Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework(Pre-A1 to A2+) and include extra learning activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. Each book is Lexile measured and introduces key vocabulary and character names at the start of each reader. The books are written by language learning experts and include access to online audio, supplementary activities and learning resources including role plays, phrase cards and lesson plans.

The Beginner level helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and vocabulary that children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition develop understanding, and language activities build confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The search results reference other media and do not indicate any violent content in 'What Is This Shape?'. No scary content in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of frightening themes in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The search results reference other media and do not indicate any violent content in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of frightening themes in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention other books and general information but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The search results mention the book's educational purpose but do not indicate any discussion of race as a central theme.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The search results reference other media that may contain strong language but do not indicate any such content in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The search results reference other works by Eric Carle but do not indicate any environmental themes in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results discuss other films and books but do not mention any sexual themes in 'What Is This Shape?'.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have gender roles?

    No discussion or promotion of gender roles in the book. The search results focus on the book's educational content without addressing gender themes.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Eric Carle - What Is This Shape? (ELT Graded Reader) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on other books and do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ in 'What Is This Shape?'.

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