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Gruffalo Granny: The brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure
"Brought to life by the magical voice of Imelda Staunton, beloved narrator of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, and family-favourite star of Harry Potter and Paddington. The brand new Gruffalo audiobook from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first - pre-order now! Julia Donaldson said "I really hope that children - and adults too - will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be. I was delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I've seen the brilliant sketches he's already done for the new book." Axel Scheffler said ". . . One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I'm not completely out of practice.""
Julia Donaldson (Author), Imelda Staunton (Narrator)
Zog and the Flying Doctors (Unabridged)
"The bestselling sequel to Zog now available as an audio download! Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG. This audio download is performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton. Children can listen to the full story with music, play The Flying Doctors Listening Game and sing along to the brand new Can Princesses Be Doctors song Zog and the Flying Doctors is now an animated film which debued on BBC1 Christmas 2020"
The Ugly Five (Unabridged)
"The Ugly Five, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, is now available as an audio download Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud, while bold, comical illustrations bring the savannah spectacularly to life. Children can listen to the full story on this audio download"
The Smeds and the Smoos (Unabridged)
"Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man, now available as an audio download The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! This audio download contains the full story, a listening game and song, brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 Praise for The Smeds and the Smoos: 'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4 'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.' The Sun 'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times 'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express"
Stick Man (Unabridged)
"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's runaway bestseller, now available as an audio download Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, this audio download includes the full story with music, the Stick Man Listening Game, the Stick Man Song (plus instrumental version) and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book."
The Highway Rat (Unabridged)
"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling story, now available as an audio download The Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all the travellers' food. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways! Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the full story with music, the Highway Rat Listening Game and the brand new Highway Rat Song."
"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's endearing story of the accident-prone dragon and the princess who would rather be a doctor, now available as an audio download Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help Zog with his toughest test: capturing a princess? Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Flying Doctors Song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book. Winner of the Galaxy National Children's Book of the Year."
Superworm (Unabridged)
"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's wiggly, squiggly superhero, now available as an audio download Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm's insect friends have a cunning plan... Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the full story with music, the Superworm Listening Game and the brand new Superworm Song"
Julia Donaldson & Friends: The Paper Dolls and Other Stories
"A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends, read aloud by stars Floella Benjamin, Lauren Laverne, Alex Jennings, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Saskia Wickham. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Head off on a fantastical adventure with the paper dolls, set sail in search of missing treasure and practice counting to ten with Ted! This collection includes stories from five of Julia's illustrator partnerships including: Rebecca Cobb, Anna Currey, Emily Gravett, Sara Ogilvie and David Roberts. Stories: The Paper Dolls The Hospital Dog The Troll Cave Baby Jack and the Flumflum Tree One Ted Falls Out of Bed"
Julia Donaldson (Author), Alex Jennings , David Tennant , Floella Benjamin , Imelda Staunton , Justin Fletcher , Lauren Laverne , Saskia Wickham (Narrator)
Julia Donaldson & Friends: The Detective Dog and Other Stories
"A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Imelda Staunton. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Help solve the mystery with the detective dog, set sail on an exciting adventure in the flying bath and cook up a feast for a very fussy king! This collection includes stories from four of Julia's illustrator partnerships: David Roberts, Sara Ogilvie, Catherine Rayner and Rebecca Cobb. Stories: The Detective Dog The Cook and the King The Go-Away Bird Tyrannosaurus Drip The Everywhere Bear The Flying Bath"
Julia Donaldson (Author), Alexander Armstrong , Floella Benjamin , Imelda Staunton , Justin Fletcher , Lauren Laverne , Noma Dumezweni (Narrator)
"A prehistoric adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown bear . . . But where are they going? And what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall? Created by the critically acclaimed author Julia Donaldson and Kate Greenaway medal winner Emily Gravett, Cave Baby celebrates the messy creativity of babies!"
The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories
"A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Travel the world with the little snail and the humpback whale, soar through the sky with the witch and her animal friends, join the Gruffalo's Child as she searches for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse, and enjoy the world inside a book with Charlie Cook! The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton, and each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total running time of an hour. Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This fantastic collection includes four stories: The Snail and the Whale, Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo's Child and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book."
Julia Donaldson (Author), Imelda Staunton , Josie Lawrence , Julia Donaldson , Steven Pacey (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 3 mins
The Gruffalo and Other Stories
"A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruffalo and Other Stories is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, as well as by the author herself, Julia Donaldson. Each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total running time of an hour. Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This fantastic collection includes four stories: The Gruffalo, A Squash and a Squeeze, The Smartest Giant in Town and Monkey Puzzle."
Julia Donaldson (Author), Imelda Staunton , Jim Carter , Steven Pacey (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 2 mins
Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories
"Packed full of magic and adventure - a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series. Read by lots of fantastic and famous voices, it's perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Join in the adventure with Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his every wish, help the Singing Mermaid escape the circus and return to her seaside home, join Josephine and her extraordinary new shoes for an action-packed adventure, and much more! This magical collection features seven much-loved stories from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With lively performances from Julian Clary, Noma Dumezweni, Lauren Laverne, Joanna Page, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Sophie Thompson, and including the Sugarlump and the Unicorn Song, music and sound effects, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories is a must-have audio collection, perfect for listening to together. This fantastic collection includes seven bestselling stories: Sugarlump and the Unicorn, The Singing Mermaid, Sharing a Shell, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Princess and the Wizard, The Girl the Bear and the Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox."
Julia Donaldson (Author), David Tennant , Imelda Staunton , Joanna Page , Julian Clary , Lauren Laverne , Noma Dumezweni , Sophie Thompson (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 13 mins
"A brilliantly funny story all about celebrating difference - perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are big and scary, so when a placid duckbill dinosaur's egg ends up in the wrong nest, confusion is sure to ensue! When the baby dinosaur hatches out, he's so out of place that his grisly big sisters call him Tyrannosaurus Drip. Poor little Drip: all he wants is a quiet life munching on water weed . . . Tyrannosaurus Drip is a fantastic rhyming adventure story from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts. This audio edition is read by Imelda Staunton and features a read-along track and a fun song! This roar-tastic book all about celebrating difference is sure to become a firm favourite with young dinosaur fans. Enjoy other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King"
The Princess and the Wizard: A magical rhyming story from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard
"Read by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, and also includes a read-along version of the story. Meet a clever princess in this magical adventure with a cosy ending, from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With funny rhyming verse, The Princess and the Wizard is loved by children and parents alike - perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all! The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour and changing her shape. But each time Princess Eliza changes - into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat - the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake? Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks,the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures: Sharing a Shell, The Singing Mermaid and Sugarlump and the Unicorn."
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book: A rhyming celebration of the joy of books from the creators of The Gruffalo
"Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, read by Imelda Staunton and Steven Pacey, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition also includes a song and a read along track. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
Julia Donaldson (Author), Imelda Staunton , Steven Pacey (Narrator)
A Squash and a Squeeze: A funny rhyming story about farm animals from the creators of The Gruffalo
"Visit the farm in this audio edition of A Squash and a Squeeze, read by Imelda Staunton and Steven Pacey - the first ever book from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook also includes a readalong track, a song and an instrumental. ''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.'' A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy – it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
The Smartest Giant in Town: A big-hearted story of kindness and friendship from the creators of The Gruffalo
"The Smartest Giant in Town audiobook, read by actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, brings to life the friendly giant and all the little animals in this tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition also includes a song and a read along track. George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
The Gruffalo's Child: A heartwarming Father's Day gift about a child following in their father's footsteps
"Read by Imelda Staunton, The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition also includes a song and a read along track. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite
"Read by Imelda Staunton, The Gruffalo audiobook edition, complete with a song and read along track, brings to life the animals that live in the deep, dark wood . . . A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
Monkey Puzzle: A funny rhyming story about jungle animals from the creators of The Gruffalo
"Read by actress Imelda Staunton, Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition also includes a song and a read along track. 'I've lost my mum!' Where is Monkey's mummy? It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! But eventually, they find . . . Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo
"Read by Imelda Staunton, The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition includes a song and a read along track. 'How I long to sail!' said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!"
"When the 'delightfully different, bright yellow and rather scruffy' Dandylion joins Miss Gardener's neat and tidy class, chaos and fun follow. But after one messy incident too many he's told to go home - he just doesn't fit in. It doesn't take long, however, for everyone to realise that too much neatness and order isn't always a good thing and everyone's desperate for Dandylion to return! At last, Dandylion feels like a wildflower in the right place! An empowering story about friendship, diversity and finding your place."
Lizzie Finlay (Author), Imelda Staunton (Narrator)
"One fine day Little Croc finds a lonely lost purse . . . and it's FULL of money! Does he keep it and use the money for himself? Will he succumb to the temptation of some new shoes, a cool lemonade or the teasing of his friends? NO! Honourable Little Croc is off to find the owner. And when the owner of the purse lets him keep it and the money inside, he soon realises that being honest is its own best reward! A brand new heart-warming tale from Dandylion creator, Lizzie Finlay!"
Merry Christmas Mouse and Mole: Christmas Special
"Meet Mouse and Mole. They live together in a little cottage in the country. Mouse is practical and cheerful. Mole gets into scrapes and needs looking after. Their everyday adventures will appeal to adults and children alike, because the charm of the stories lie in the endearing friendship of the two central characters and the humour of their exchanges."
Joyce Dunbar (Author), Alan Bennett , Imelda Staunton , Richard Briers (Narrator)
Journey to the River Sea
"An Amazon adventure set in the wilderness of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters, read by actress Imelda Staunton. It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson's highly colourful, joyous adventure. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award."
Eva Ibbotson (Author), Imelda Staunton (Narrator)
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