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Ladybird Books Ltd
British children's publisher founded in 1867, globally recognised for affordable illustrated story and educational books
Children's reading series, educational booksKnown for
Ladybird Books Ltd is a historic British children’s book publisher, best known for producing some of the most influential early learning and reading books in the UK. The company was founded in 1915 in Loughborough, England, originally as Wills & Hepworth, a printing and publishing firm.
The Ladybird brand was introduced in 1915, named after the ladybird beetle (ladybug), chosen to symbolize friendliness and approachability for young readers. The publisher gained national importance after World War II, when it began producing affordable, high-quality educational books for children.
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Key Words with Peter and Jane seriesRead It Yourself seriesSay the Sounds series
