Ladybird: Read it yourself

Ladybird: Read it yourself$2.12

Rated 1.82/5 (17) —  Free Android application by Penguin Books

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About Ladybird: Read it yourself

*Please note that this appliction is not optimised for phones*

Build your child’s reading confidence and fluency with Read it yourself with Ladybird, a comprehensive, fun and successful graded reading series from the UK’s best-loved children’s publisher.

The series

• One of Ladybird’s best-selling reading series, Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children develop their key reading skills for over 35 years!
• With a wide variety of modern stories, traditional tales and favourite characters including Peppa Pig, Moshi Monsters, Topsy & Tim and Peter Rabbit, there’s something for every child
• All stories are written in a simple way to include many high-frequency words that are vital for first reading
• Carefully graded words, sentences and story length across four different levels to improve vocabulary and reading stamina and give a real sense of progress
• Colourful, detailed and interesting illustrations throughout to support a child’s understanding
• Comprehension questions and puzzles at the back of every book to encourage attention to detail and promote story discussion
• Helpful hints and tips for parents, carers and teachers
• Can be read independently or as part of a guided reading session at home or school
• Consultant checked and book-banded for easy use in UK schools

The app

• A library app containing Read it yourself with Ladybird interactive ebooks
• Four free ebooks when you purchase the app, consisting of The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Level 1), Pirate School (Level 2), The Elves and the Shoemaker (Level 3) and The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Level 4)
• Build your collection further through the in-app shop as your child’s reading skills improve
• Listen to your child reading the stories
• If they get stuck, tap on individual words to hear the correct pronunciation spoken out loud
• Help your child to record, save and play back their own versions of each story
• Alternatively use as an audio book by listening to the built-in voiceover

Series levelling

Level 1: for children who have received some initial reading instruction and are beginning to recognise words on a page. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

Level 2: for children who have received some reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3: for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina and are eager to begin reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary

Level 4: for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are eager to start reading independently


If you experience any technical issues please don’t hesitate to email us at apps@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

How to Download / Install

Download and install Ladybird: Read it yourself version 1.2 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.pearson.readityourself, download Ladybird: Read it yourself.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Fee, fi, fo, fum! I see the bugs in the app have gone! Now whose adventures shall we read about next?
More downloads  Ladybird: Read it yourself reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
Price update  Price changed from $2.33 to $2.12.
More downloads  Ladybird: Read it yourself reached 500 - 1 000 downloads
Price update  Price changed from $2.99 to $2.33.

What are users saying about Ladybird: Read it yourself

Q70%
by Q####:

Words are too small for beginner readers and sentences are cut off. Who can I contact to get a refund on my purchases?

M70%
by M####:

Had high hopes as the books are really good but the words slip off the top of the page on Samsung S tab. Getting a refund.....

Q70%
by Q####:

As above title contacting developer for refund .

Q70%
by Q####:

Won't open preloaded books or allow me to download purchases from its shop.

Z70%
by Z####:

Really poor quality app. It just doesn't work!

Z70%
by Z####:

Didn't work so got a refund. Good idea if it works will be helpful for children. Expected better from Ladybird.

Z70%
by Z####:

The book collection was good. Poor app implementation - Slow, UI not mobile friendly, text so small to read.

Z70%
by Z####:

Each book has to be paid for separately

R70%
by R####:

Why create an app that doesn't work and you obviously care nothing about? Its pathetic. Really disappointed.

Y70%
by Y####:

Volume is to low

D70%
by D####:

As above title contacting developer for refund .

K70%
by K####:

(10" tablet). Program is so so (a little slow) but the selection of interesting books for those learning to read is fantastic. All books are categorised into 1 of 4 different ability lessons, this works well. I now give my 5 yr old daughter free reign to purchase any $3 book within the level 1 category. Her reading ability and desire to read is excelling beyond belief, well beyond her peers

T70%
by T####:

Bought this because I love the ladybird books. Unfortunately it doesnt fit on my galaxy s4 mini (chops the top off the page/first sentence). can't rotate the book, takes FOREVER to load the story. such a shame. unfortunately a waste of money.

O70%
by O####:

Why does it need to know my precise location? UI gives poor feedback and is laggy (both swiping pages and pressing on-screen buttons) Font for text in stories is too small, and pressing on a word is difficult as a result. Stories themselves are good, both the audio and the pictures.

A70%
by A####:

Bought this because I love the ladybird books. Unfortunately it doesnt fit on my galaxy s4 mini (chops the top off the page/first sentence). can't rotate the book, takes FOREVER to load the story. such a shame. unfortunately a waste of money.


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