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Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) — Content Guide for Parents

By Roald Dahl, LadybirdPenguin Books, Limited2020-01-30ISBN 978024136789664 pages
Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (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 aged 3--11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.

  • Perfect for learning English in school or at home
  • Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills
  • Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle
  • Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)
  • Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests
  • Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents


Roald Dahl: Esio Trot, a Level 4Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.

Mrs. Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy loves Mrs. Silver. Will Mr. Hoppy's big idea make him brave enough to tell her?

Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative is described as a gentle comedy with positive themes, suitable for children. No scary content present in the book. The story is characterized as warm-hearted and uplifting, with no elements that would cause fear.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative is described as a gentle comedy with positive themes, suitable for children.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have scary content?

    No scary content present in the book. The story is characterized as warm-hearted and uplifting, with no elements that would cause fear.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism within the narrative.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any strong language.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not reference any environmental issues or activism in the narrative.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results reference a film adaptation that includes romantic elements but do not indicate such content in the original story.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have gender roles?

    No discussion or critique of gender roles in the book. The narrative focuses on a light-hearted story without addressing gender expectations.

  • Does Ladybird Readers Level 4 - Roald Dahl - Esio Trot (ELT Graded Reader) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results primarily reference a film adaptation and do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the original text.

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