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<p><b>Ladybird Readers </b>is an <b>ELT graded reader </b>series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to any online resources, including audio.<br><br>Written for <b>children aged 3-11 learning English </b>as a foreign or second language, the series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.<br><br><b>· Beautifully illustrated </b>books, carefully<b> written </b>by language learning experts<br><b>· Eight levels</b> follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (<b>CEFR</b>)<br><br><i>Thomas has a water wheel for the village. </i><br><br><i>Thomas and the Water Wheel</i>, a <b>Beginner level </b>Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.</p>