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

Masha and the Bear: Too Much Porridge!, 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.

Masha didn't like Bear's old porridge, so she cooked some new porridge with LOTS of oats, jam and milk. Oh no! There was too much porridge!

Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.