Ladybird books

SHOPPING WITH MOTHER a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Learning to Read Series 563. Matt Hardback 1971. Here is another Ladybird book which has been especially designed by an expert to help your child with the beginnings of reading. Published by Wills & Hepworth Ltd. Originally in 1958 this book probably dates from 1971.

Sit & relax with a rousing new edition of the worst inappropriate children's books ever! This classic collection of vintage kid’s books with funny & bad titles

From the quite terrifying big bad wolf to brilliant buckle shoes, Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of Pom Pom Gets the Grumps, takes us on a whistle-stop tour of her favourite Ladybird book illustrations

OK, adult style Ladybird books have been doing the rounds for a while, but so far we don't think we've seen any Northern Ireland ones. Here's a rake of them that we think should be published as soon as possible.... One about bombs One about bonfires One about paliticians

Ladybird Books celebrate 100 years since going to print this week. Today you’ve been giving them a despicably modern makeover.

Despite selling in their billions across the globe, little is often known about the products, foods, and drinks that have become a part of our everyday lives - and the people who toiled away creating them.

“I’ve heard that the clothing company also made uniforms for the British Army. I’d love to think that the soldier on the cover of this 1966 Ladybird book was wearing ladybird clothes. (But maybe without those buttons)”

Ladybird Books celebrate 100 years since going to print this week. Today you’ve been giving them a despicably modern makeover.

Other work by the Ladybird artists, part 90. A particularly chirpy book cover by #SRBadmin, 1956. (Hope that bus has excellent brakes)