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                  | Explore the popular Ladybird series |  
 
                 
                  | Images from Ladybird books |  
                 
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                  | The Definitive Guide to Ladybird Books |  
                 
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                        | They 
                          are known and loved throughout the world and for millions 
                          of people, they bring back the cosy and colourful days 
                          of childhood - learning to read, discovering the magic 
                          of books, and growing up. 
 2000 was a very special year for Ladybird children's 
                          books as it marked 60 years since they published their 
                          first book for series 
                          401, Bunnikin's 
                          Picnic Party (1940).
 
 Ladybird books have since become known for their unique 
                          56 page 'pocket sized' mini-hardbacks which remained 
                          at a constant price of 2'6 Net for over 25 years.
 
 The books have been published in over 60 languages with 
                          sales round the world topping 30 million each year. 
                          In the 1980s, market research showed that Ladybird were 
                          the most recognisable brand in children's books.
 
 Their best sellers include the Well 
                          Loved Tales, the Key 
                          Words Reading Scheme, Adventures 
                          from History, and the Achievements 
                          series.
 
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                          more about the history of Ladybird >>
 
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    | Random 
      fact |   
    | In 2004 a first edition Ladybird book from series 413 entitled 'Baby's First Book' sold on eBay for £352.00 |  
 
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