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, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.

· Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts

· Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills

· Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)

· Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests

· A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources

The Nutcracker, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.

It is Christmas. The toymaker gives Clara a present. The present is the Nutcracker! Clara has a dream. She flies to Candy Land and meets the Sugarplum Fairy!

Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.