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Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo!
"Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever! A heart warming festive story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, read by Joanna Lumley. It’s Christmas Eve, and Lily is excitedly wondering if Father Christmas will come. She has made cards for everyone, helped to decorate the house and put presents under the tree. “This one is just for you, Blue Kangaroo!” she says. “Just for me!” thinks Blue Kangaroo. But Blue Kangaroo doesn’t have a present for Lily, and he lies awake worrying. Is there anyone who might be able to help?"
Emma Chichester Clark (Author), Joanna Lumley (Narrator)
More Stories for Christmas
"Five fun festive audio stories to entertain your little one over the Christmas season. Five entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas. This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by authors including A wonderful audio collection – perfect for families and friends to share at Christmas time! Playlist: The Snowflake by Benji Davies, read by Claire Foy Rudey’s Windy Christmas by Helen Baugh, read by Paul Panting Lettice – A Christmas Wish by Mandy Stanley, read by Jane Horrocks Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo! by Emma Chichester Clark, read by Joanna Lumley Merry Christmas, Splat by Rob Scotton, read by Phill Jupitus Copyright: The Snowflake text © Benji Davies 2020; Rudey’s Windy Christmas text © Helen Baugh 2014; Lettice – A Christmas Wish text © Mandy Stanley 2003; Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo! text © Emma Chichester Clark 2004; Merry Christmas, Splat text © Rob Scotton 2009"
Benji Davies , Emma Chichester Clark , Helen Baugh , Mandy Stanley , Rob Scotton (Author), Claire Foy , Jane Horrocks , Joanna Lumley , Paul Panting , Phill Jupitus (Narrator)
The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury: Bedtime Fairytales
"The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time. The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger Moore The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry The Emperor’s New Clothes by Dame Joan Collins The Snow Queen by Joanna Lumley Little Claus and Big Claus by Sir Michael Caine The Little Mermaid by David Walliams Thumbelina by Charlotte Rampling It’s Quite True by Paul McKenna The Nightingale by Michael Ball - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Frozen', which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Due to his contribution to children's literature, Andersen's birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day."
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Charlotte Rampling , David Walliams , Emma Samms , Ewan McGregor , Joan Collins , Joanna Lumley , Michael Ball , Michael Caine , Paul Mckenna , Roger Moore , Stephen Fry (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 21 mins
Peter Pan: Brought to life by magical storytellers
"When Peter Pan flies through the Darling Children's nursery window one night, he is nearly captured and makes a hasty escape, leaving behind his shadow. Returning with the fairy Tinker Bell to reclaim it, he wakes up Wendy, John and Michael, and whisks them away to the magical shores of Neverland. There they meet the Lost Boys, befriend Tiger Lily and her Braves, swim with the mermaids in the lagoon and have a host of wonderful adventures. But danger awaits too, for the terrible Captain Hook and his pirate gang are determined to make them walk the plank... Abridged by Martin Jarvis, JM Barrie's timeless masterpiece is introduced by Michael Morpurgo and read by ten star actors: Kit Harrington, Martin Jarvis, Alex Jennings, Alex Kingston, Joanna Lumley, Helen McCrory, Jennifer Saunders, Juliet Stevenson, David Walliams and Zoe Wanamaker. All publisher's profits from the sale of this recording will be shared equally between The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust (Registered Scottish Charity Number SC041382 and Company Number SC363695) and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (Registered Charity Number 1160024 and Company number 09338724)."
J. M. Barrie (Author), Alex Jennings , Alex Kingston , David Walliams , Helen Mccrory , Jennifer Saunders , Joanna Lumley , Juliet Stevenson , Kit Harrington , Martin Jarvis , Michael Morpurgo , Zoe Wanamaker (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 12 mins
Britannica 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime
"Why do we sleep? Do animals dream? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories, you will travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the five beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to discover how astronauts get ready for bed and plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms. With up-to-the-minute, expert information that is beautifully read by British actress Joanna Lumley, this audiobook is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for young children. “Nonfiction lovers will enjoy these short and intriguing pieces about the night: the starry skies, record-breaking beds, space travel, nocturnal jobs and animals.” - The Times “I could not think of a better way to make a small personal contribution in these difficult times than by making these beautiful stories about the magical world available for younger people to listen to as they fall asleep. After recording all 30 stories, I came away with a spring in my step, feeling a little younger and a little wiser for it.” - Jonanna Lumley, BookBrunch “What better way to induce drowsiness in young pillow plumpers than short, fascinating introductions to the bedding-down behavior of creatures?' - Kirkus Reviews"
Jackie Mccann , Jen Arena , Rachel Valentine And Sally Symes (Author), Joanna Lumley (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 9 mins
"Joanna Lumley reads 'The Snow Queen'. One day, a diabolical troll builds a mirror that shows everything that is beautiful as ugly and all that is good as evil. Delighted, the trolls decided to carry this mirror to heaven and mock the angels, but on their way the mirror breaks and shatters into hundreds of pieces that spread across the world. Some bigger pieces are turned into windows and others are made into spectacles, but some of tiniest bits get stuck into people’s eyes or in their heart, changing their life for ever. That is what happens to little Kay, to the great chagrin of his neighbour and friend, Gerda, and this is how he comes to cross the path of the Snow Queen. Joanna Lumley is a British actress and activist most known for her roles in the BBC sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous' and in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' (2013). - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for his children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into over 160 languages, and today there is no child or adult that isn't familiar with Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to the stage and to the screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' from 1989 and the 2013 'Frozen' franchise, which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2nd, is celebrated as the International Children's Book Day. GivingTales is an app that offers both audio and video content of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales in different languages, narrated by well know actors such as Stephen Fry and Dame Joan Collins. They support charities for children, such as Unicef, Shooting Star Chase, Children’s Hospice Care, and Amade. Saga Egmont is a digital publisher, specialising in ebooks and audiobooks. They are a part of the Egmont Foundation, which support vulnerable children and young people and has been combating poverty since 1920."
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Joanna Lumley (Narrator)
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales
"Brought to you by Penguin. Revisit the world of Beatrix Potter in this timeless new audiobook edition. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales, this new collection features a range of award-winning and contemporary voices, including Olivia Colman, Tom Hardy, Lily James, James Acaster, David Harewood and Joanna Lumley. Whether you're looking to relive those treasured moments of your childhood, or hoping to share some of your old favourites with your own little ones, there's no storybook world more pleasant than that of Beatrix Potter. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore: Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, The Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddle-Duck and many more. This audiobook is perfect for half-term listening, car journeys and bedtime stories. The complete cast of voices include: Olivia Colman, Lily James, Tom Hardy, Pearl Mackie, James Norton, David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Aisling Bea, Richard Armitage, David Harewood, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Bailey Smith, Mandip Gill, Jessie Ware, James Acaster, Jenna Coleman, Yrsa Daley Ward, Will Young, Matt Baker, Robert Webb, Alfred Enoch and Gemma Whelan."
Beatrix Potter (Author), David Harewood , James Acaster , Joanna Lumley , Lily James , Olivia Colman , Robert Webb , Suranne Jones , Tom Hardy (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 12 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
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