The Ladybird Readers series is an ELT grading system for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional fairy tales, beloved characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and understand basic grammatical and vocabulary concepts.

Main features:

• Suitable for learning English at school or at home
• Development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills
• Includes beloved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl, and Eric Carle
• Eight levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Language activities in each book prepare for Cambridge English exams from Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE)
• Includes free online resources such as audio, answer keys, lesson plans, and parent tips

Topsy and Tim: The Big Race is a Level 2 reader, corresponding to A1 on the CEFR framework, and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers exam. The short sentences contain up to two verbs, introduce the past tense and simple adverbs. It's sports day at school. Topsy and Tim want to come first in all the races. But they don't come first and they aren't happy.