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 homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures 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) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsThe Pied Piper of Hamelin, a Level 4 Reader, 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. Everyone in Hamelin was happy until the rats came.

One day, a man went to see the mayor. "I can make the rats leave Hamelin, " he said. Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information