Favourite stories are retold in a lively natural language to help children to develop the confidence to read alone.

Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two

Sly Fox is hungry and he wants to catch and eat Red Hen. Armed with his big, black bag he heads to her little house. Can Red Hen escape his clutches? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Sly Fox and Red Hen is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

One of a series of fairytale stories with an emphasis on the traditional approach, reassuring to parents and suitable to be read aloud to three to six-year olds.

Story about a sweet little hen and the fox who sees her only as a chicken dinner

Sly Fox tries to catch Red Hen to eat her.