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The World of David Walliams: The World’s Worst Children 1, 2 & 3
"The World of David Walliams: The World’s Worst Children 1, 2 & 3, from Children's author David Walliams THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! - Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one! - Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip! - And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales! THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 2 Ready for more? The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! The gruesome characters will make you snort with laughter and thank your lucky stars that you don’t know anyone like Gruesome Griselda or Fussy Frankie in real life. It also features a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 3 Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is the perfect companion to books 1 and 2."
David Walliams (Author), Doon Mackichan , Eric Mok , James Goode , Jocelyn Jee Esien , Jon Culshaw , Morgana Robinson , Nitin Ganatra , Paul Putner , Rebecca Yeo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 18 mins
Man-Man and the Tree of Memories
"Set in contemporary Notting Hill, Man-man and his friends are swept up in the exuberant preparations for carnival. But his mother is ill and even as he dances, he calls desperately to the Queen of Revels, as old as time to make her well again. Swept away with his best friend Kareem and sharp-tongued sister Panama, to a place in between, the Queen of Revels plunges Man-man into Africa's past and reveals his family's heritage. As they gather around the sacred Tree of Memories, he witnesses many slaves, captives whose pain and anguish and longing is held by the tree. Man-man understands how this is draining his mother and how he must help her back to the freedom stolen from his ancestors"
Yaba Badoe (Author), James Goode (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 23 mins
Even More Stories for Christmas
"Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Six entertaining audio readings of best-loved festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature – perfect for families and friends to share at Christmas time! Playlist: The Creature Choir by David Walliams, read by David Walliams, Lizzie Waterworth and James Goode Three Little Monkeys at Christmas by Quentin Blake, read by Olivia Colman An Odd Dog Christmas by Rob Biddulph, read by Paul Panting The Winter Wish by Helen Mortimer, read by Harriet Carmichael Little Elf’s Christmas Surprise by Helen Baugh, read by Harriet Carmichael One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth, read by Jim Broadbent Copyright: The Creature Choir text © David Walliams 2019; Three Little Monkeys at Christmas text © Quentin Blake 2021; An Odd Dog Christmas text © Rob Biddulph 2021; The Winter Wish text © Helen Mortimer 2022; Little Elf’s Christmas Surprise text © Helen Baugh 2022; One Snowy Night text © Nick Butterworth 1989"
David Walliams , Helen Baugh , Helen Mortimer , Nick Butterworth , Quentin Blake , Rob Biddulph (Author), Harriet Carmichael , James Goode , Jim Broadbent , Lizzie Waterworth , Olivia Colman , Paul Panting (Narrator)
The World’s Worst Monsters
"The World’s Worst Monsters, from Children's author David Walliams. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters? If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK."
David Walliams (Author), Carlyss Peer , Harriet Carmichael , James Goode , Paul Panting , Pui Fan Lee , Sophia Eleni , Tania Rodrigues (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 16 mins
The Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Curse of the Smugglers’ Treasure
"The second hilarious and action-packed middle grade EDDIE ALBERT adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady Eddie Albert and the amazing animal gang are BACK! Eddie and best friend Flo are spending the Easter holidays on the Romney Marshes with Aunt Budge and all his animals – Butch the dog, Bunty the hamster and pirate goldfish Dan and Jake. When the terrible Rancid Twins arrive in town, set on uncovering the secret mystery of the smugglers’ treasure, Eddie and Flo are drawn into a thrilling new adventure. Eddie must use his ability to speak to animals to enlist the help of two elegant alpaca, a friendly sheep called Doris and a famous film-star rabbit to save the day and reveal a treasure of epic proportions. Action-packed and hilarious, Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure full of friendship, animals . . . and, of course, a wicked sense of humour."
Paul O’grady (Author), Alvaro Flores , James Goode , Lizzie Waterworth , Paul Panting (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 44 mins
The World’s Worst Pets
"The World’s Worst Pets, from Children's author David Walliams. Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp – these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around."
David Walliams (Author), Akiya Henry , Clare Corbett , Danielle Vitalis , James Goode , Morgana Robinson , Terry Mynott , Wayne Forester (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 38 mins
Spectacular Stories for the Very Young 2
"Spectacular Stories for the Very Young 2, from Children's author David Walliams. 33 minutes of side-splitting stories for the very young. This unabridged CD compilation includes: THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 3 … 2 … 1 …BLAST OFF! THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go…BOO! But this little bear cub doesn’t always know when to stop… THERE’S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL! Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT pet…Penelope the snake."
David Walliams (Author), James Goode , Jocelyn Jee Esien , Lizzie Waterworth (Narrator)
The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous
"From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship… Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy’s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes. Billy shouldn’t stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto – the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price… The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, which asks the question – what if everyone suddenly knew your name…?"
David Baddiel (Author), David Rintoul , Harriet Carmichael , James Goode , Paul Panting (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 8 mins
The Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure
"The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam, he discovers that she too has this gift… So begins a breathless cosmopolitan comic crime adventure, as Eddie, Aunt Budge, his new friend Flo and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most-dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race against time to save one of their own. Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action… and always, of course, a wicked sense of humour"
Paul O’grady (Author), Alvaro Flores , Brian Bowles , Eve Karpf , Jack Ayres , James Goode , Linda Thorson , Lizzie Waterworth , Paul Panting , Rimba Creina Temple-Smith , Stephanie Racine (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 5 mins
The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire
"An unmissable paraquel to the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire is at once a thrilling recap of the books so far, a reference guide to characters, and a treasure-trove of bonus content. As the Skulduggery Pleasant series nears its end (again), relive the adventure in this compendium of all things Skulduggery. Featuring a unique run-down of the books so far, it also includes an invaluable reference tool for the dizzying cast of characters, as well as bonuses, surprises, and a dark story all of its own. The Grimoire is an essential book for any Skulduggery fan."
Derek Landy (Author), Alison Mckenna , Christopher Ragland , Eve Macklin , James Goode , Kevin Hely , Sam Newton (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 25 mins
The World’s Worst Parents
"The World’s Worst Parents, from Children's author David Walliams. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter. Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world… jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels… watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids toys… and oh no, it’s Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit…"
David Walliams (Author), Aysha Kala , Daniel Rigby , James Goode , Lizzie Waterworth , Nitin Ganatra , Paul Panting , Tameka Empson , Tamsin Greig , Teresa Gallagher (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 26 mins
Cinders and Sparks: Goblins and Gold
"In the third sensational and side-splitting Cinders & Sparks adventure, Cinders and her companions continue their quest to find Fairyland – but the scary Hunstman is close on their tail . . . Perfect for readers of 7-9 and fans of Shrek and Frozen. Cinders, her talking-dog, Sparks, a horse called Mouse, and Hansel (who accidentally – on purpose – ate some of a witch’s gingerbread house) continue their quest to find Fairyland. But even the bravest questers get hungry, and when the quartet stop at a market for lunch, calamity and chaos ensue. Cinders is kidnapped by a greedy goblin, Mouse is turned back into a mouse, and Cinders’s fairy godmother, Brian, pairs up with Prince Joderick to rescue her. Will Cinders escape the evil goblin? Will Sparks sing karaoke? Will the Huntsman find and capture them? The answers are: yes, not really and kind of."
Lindsey Kelk (Author), Adjoa Andoh , Cassandra Harwood , James Goode , Paul Panting (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 34 mins
The Beast of Buckingham Palace
"The Beast of Buckingham Palace, from Children's author David Walliams. It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters. And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city."
David Walliams (Author), Andy Serkis , Fiona Shaw , James Goode , Joanna Lumley , Lizzie Waterworth , Nitin Ganatra (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 21 mins
"The Creature Choir, from Children's author David Walliams. There’s more than one star of the show… In fact, there’s a whole choir of them! Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you SING like no-one is listening, SOMETIMES, they start to hear you…"
David Walliams (Author), James Goode , Lizzie Waterworth (Narrator)
Cinders and Sparks: Fairies in the Forest
"In this second hilarious Cinders and Sparks adventure, our chaotic comedy duo head for Fairyland to find Cinders’s mother – and get more than they bargained for . . . Perfect for readers of 7-9 and fans of Shrek and Frozen. Cinders and her talking dog Sparks are on the run, in the Deep Dark Forest, after Cinders performed magic at the castle and made everyone think she was a witch. The hapless Hansel is on the run with them, but only because he ate some of an actual witch’s gingerbread house and she got cross. If they can reach Fairyland, maybe they’ll all be safe. In the forest they will find three bears, a multitude of ridiculous adventures and one woman called Rapunzel in a tower. But Rapunzel may not be what she seems… Will Hansel eat the three bears’ porridge? Will Sparks offer useless advice at every turn? Will Brian the fairy godmother appear and actually help for once? The answers are: yes, yes and no."
Audiobook · 1 hr 52 mins
Folktales From Around the World Vol 2: For ages 7–11
"Eight folktales from all the corners of the world, wonderfully retold, reaching from the Caribbean to Russia. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your family to a selection of folk tales from around the world, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, these stories will introduce your children to a wider world of classic stories. Playlist: · How the Elephant Got His Trunk · East of the Sun · West of the Moon · Full Moon Night in Silk Cotton Tree Village · Little Bear · The Boy with Wings · The Boy Who Cried Wolf · The Firebird · The King Who Thought he was Clever Copyright: How the Elephant Got His Trunk © Lou Kuenzler 2015; East of the Sun, West of the Moon © Jo Nelson 2015; Full Moon Night in Silk Cotton Tree Village © John Agard & Grace Nichols 2015; Little Bear © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014; The Boy with Wings © Simon Cheshire 2015; The Boy Who Cried Wolf © 2013 Saffy Jenkins; The Firebird © June Crebbin 2015; The King Who Thought he was Clever © Tony Bradman and Tom Bradman 2017"
Various (Author), Harriet Carmichael , James Goode , Jenny Bryce , Nigel Pilkington (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 54 mins
The World’s Worst Teachers
"The World’s Worst Teachers, from Children's author David Walliams. Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster! And watch out for the always furious Miss Seethe – she’s on a detention rampage!"
David Walliams (Author), Adjoa Andoh , Emma Fryer , Helen Mccrory , James Goode , Jan Ravens , Jon Culshaw , Paul Panting (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 6 mins
Cinders and Sparks: Magic at Midnight
"Perfect for readers of 7–9, Cinders & Sparks is a fresh, funny and fabulous take on Cinderella, for everyone who loved Frozen and Shrek. She will go to the ball. But nothing will go to plan… A magic girl. A talking dog. Let’s get this party started . . . Cinders lives a boring life with her selfish stepsisters and mean stepmother. So when her wishes start magically coming true it’s a surprise to say the least. Then Cinders meets her fairy godmother: she’s magic, she can fly, and she’s called . . . Brian. Soon, Cinders finds herself heading to the glamorous ball at the King’s palace. But Brian is NOT very reliable and Cinders is NOT very good at magic. Now her life isn’t boring at all – it’s total chaos!"
Lindsey Kelk (Author), Adjoa Andoh , James Goode , Katherine Parkinson , Paul Panting (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 5 mins
"The Ice Monster, from Children's author David Walliams. Read all about it! Read all about it! ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC! When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster – a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole – she’s determined to discover more… A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from London to the heart of the Arctic!"
David Walliams (Author), James Goode , Jane Horrocks , Miriam Margolyes , Nitin Ganatra , Peter Serafinowicz (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 41 mins
The World’s Worst Children 3
"The World’s Worst Children 3, from Children's author David Walliams. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World’s Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life! This compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is brought to you by the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams and a brilliant cast of comedy gold! 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of David Walliams’ first novel, The Boy in the Dress."
David Walliams (Author), Doon Mackichan , James Goode , Jocelyn Jee Esien , Jon Culshaw , Nitin Ganatra , Paul Putner (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 14 mins
The World’s Worst Children 2
"The World’s Worst Children 2, from Children's author David Walliams. If you thought you had read about the World’s Worst Children already, you’re in for a rather nasty shock. The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! This gorgeous collection of ten stories will make you snort with laughter and thank your lucky stars that you don’t know anyone like Gruesome Griselda or Fussy Frankie in real life. It also features a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! The World’s Worst Children 2 is a side-splitting companion to The World’s Worst Children, and the perfect gift for kids aged 9 and up."
David Walliams (Author), James Goode , Morgana Robinson , Nitin Ganatra (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 6 mins
George and the Big Bang
"Going back to the beginning of time . . . Discover the final chapter in this out-of-this-world adventure series! One of the biggest science experiments of all time is about to take place - and George and Annie have got front-row seats! Eric, Annie's scientist dad, is heading to the Large Hadron Collider to explore the earliest moments of the Universe - the Big Bang. Armed with his trusty super-computer, Cosmos, nothing can possibly go wrong . . . until George and Annie discover a fiendish plot to destroy the experiment! George is swept into a terrifying adventure - through wormholes, into far-flung galaxies and to the edge of knowledge itself - while he and Annie race to outwit a sinister group who are bent on the destruction of science . . . But will they succeed? This incredible adventure story includes some of the latest scientific theories about time travel and the Big Bang, as well as special essays from some of the leading scientists in the world - including Professor Stephen Hawking himself! 'An engrossing and thrilling story, written with all the insight you would expect from these authors. Complemented by full colour photos of our galaxy and many pages of scientific facts, this is a really good read.' ParentsinTouch.co.uk"
Lucy Hawking , Stephen Hawking (Author), James Goode (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 5 mins
George's Secret Key to the Universe
"Take a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space and, in the midst of an exciting adventure, discover the mysteries of physics, science and the universe with George, his new friends next door - the scientist Eric and his daughter, Annie - and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos, which can take them to the edge of a black hole and back again. Or can it? And who else would like to get their hands on Cosmos? A funny and hugely informative romp through space, time and the universe."
Audiobook · 5 hrs 45 mins
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