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Raymond Sibley

Raymond Sibley is a British children’s author and educational writer, best known for his work on early reading, phonics, and beginner-level storybooks. He has written and adapted numerous titles designed specifically for young readers who are just learning to read, often as part of structured reading schemes. Sibley has worked extensively with major UK children’s publishers, most notably Ladybird Books, contributing to their well-known phonics-based reading programs and early learner series. His writing style is simple, repetitive, and carefully graded, making it suitable for children in the 3–7 age group.