James Naughtie and readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best known novels. Authors include: Douglas Adams, Alan Bennett, Alice Sebold and Maya Angelou.

Featuring Open Book and A Good Read. In Open Book, Mariella Frostrup talks to leading authors about their work. A Good Read features Harriett Gilbert discussing a range of favourite titles with guests.

For every age and every stage of your child's development, Ladybird Books have been growing little readers since 1940. Baby Touch books will stimulate even the tiniest of babies and encourage little hands to reach out and explore the pages, while our toddler series reassures children about new baby siblings, potty training and starting school. Learning to read has always been at the heart of Ladybird Books and the phonics, Read it yourself and Key Words ranges will all help make learning to read a fun and rewarding experience for parent and child.

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