Ladybird Readers Level 2 - The Nutcracker (ELT Graded Reader)
(Author) LadybirdRecommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. This 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. It is Christmas. The toymaker gives Clara a present. The present is the Nutcracker! Clara has a dream. She flies to Candy Land and meets the Sugarplum Fairy!
Ladybird
Ladybird, also known as Ladybird Johnson, was an American author and former First Lady of the United States. She is best known for her work in promoting environmental conservation and beautification efforts, as well as her advocacy for civil rights and education. Ladybird's literary style is characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and passion for social issues. Her most famous work is her book "A White House Diary," which provides a personal account of her time in the White House during her husband Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency. Ladybird's impact on literature lies in her ability to use her platform to address important social issues and inspire positive change.