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• The Julia Donaldson Collection

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Jilly Bond
• Length: 43 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 46
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 29
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 29

Follow the Swallow. When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa, Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin, a grumpy camel, a greedy crocodile or a playful monkey help to deliver the message? The Wrong Kind of Bark. Finlay's a real dreamer, and he's always getting things wrong. So when he brings his puppy into class, it looks as if Finlay's heading for big trouble!

• 5 out of 5 stars

• I like it

• By JennyJonny on 14-05-18

• Stick Man

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 37 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 146
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 107
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 106

Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree? Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, this audio download includes the complete, best-selling story with music, the Stick Man Song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book.

• 5 out of 5 stars

• love this story

• By Aliyah on 14-02-18

• Room on the Broom

• By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
• Narrated by: Josie Lawrence
• Length: 24 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 280
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 215
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 213

The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before...snap! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast. 

• 2 out of 5 stars

• Great but very expensive for such a short book

• By Ellie' s dad on 28-02-17

• The Snail and the Whale

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 23 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 101
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 78
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 78

One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a 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 who saves the day.

• 4 out of 5 stars

• Please no more Imelda Staunton

• By MISS A M HASSAN on 29-12-19

• Zog

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 28 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 153
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 122
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 120

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?

• 5 out of 5 stars

• Evelyn's Review

• By Steven H. on 21-10-18

• Superworm

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 29 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 74
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 59
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 59

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's wiggly, squiggly superhero is now available as an audio download.

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.

• 4 out of 5 stars

• Another great story from author.

• By Anonymous User on 02-03-20

• Tabby McTat

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 36 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 54
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 45
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 44

Tabby McTat is a busker's cat. He loves his life with Fred, singing along as people throw coins in their hat. Then one day, Fred has an accident, and the two are separated. How will they ever find each other again? Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Tabby McTat Song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book.

• 3 out of 5 stars

• I like the story but the balance is all wrong

• By Miss on 21-09-18

• The Highway Rat

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 29 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 114
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 87
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 87

The Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all of the travellers’ food. But a crafty duck soon puts an end to his crooked ways! Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Highway Rat Song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book.

• 5 out of 5 stars

• The Highway - The Highway

• By Terry on 03-01-18

• The Gruffalo

• By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 25 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 391
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 306
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 305

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! 

• 5 out of 5 stars

• lovely book

• By Mummyof4 on 14-04-19

• The Smartest Giant in Town

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter, Steven Pacey
• Length: 30 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 80
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 58
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 59

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-size 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!

• 5 out of 5 stars

• My daughter loves this.

• By Dizzle Fizzle on 24-12-18

• Tiddler

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 37 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  5 out of 5 stars 48
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 40
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 39

Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of all - the one about the fishermen and the net! Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Tiddler Song, and a listening game.

• 5 out of 5 stars

• the boy loves this audiobook

• By O M Newton on 01-01-20

• A Squash and a Squeeze

• By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton, Steven Pacey
• Length: 23 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  5 out of 5 stars 50
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 39
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 39

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!

• 5 out of 5 stars

• Brilliant book

• By Sian Hobson on 31-03-19

• Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

• By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton, Steven Pacey
• Length: 17 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 28
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 22
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 21

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!    

• 4 out of 5 stars

• My son loves this book

• By khadra on 03-09-17

• The Gruffalo's Child

• By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 22 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 160
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 120
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 123

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!

• 5 out of 5 stars

• lovely

• By Mummyof4 on 14-04-19

• Tyrannosaurus Drip

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 24 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  5 out of 5 stars 46
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 33
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 33

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....

• 5 out of 5 stars

• Short and sweet

• By Jynx on 27-11-18

• Monkey Puzzle

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
• Length: 18 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 77
• Performance

  4.5 out of 5 stars 51
• Story

  4.5 out of 5 stars 50

A very clever, funny story from the author of the prize-winning The Gruffalo. Can butterfly help little monkey find his mum? Yes, finally, but only after a lot of trial and error as butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals.

• 3 out of 5 stars

• Story Great , Performance Not So

• By Lexie on 26-08-19

• What the Ladybird Heard

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Alexander Armstrong
• Length: 17 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  5 out of 5 stars 67
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 60
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 60

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own.... What the Ladybird Heard is a fantastically funny story from the stellar partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. With brilliant rhyming verse read by Alexander Armstrong, this much-loved modern classic is perfect story for listening to together. This audio edition of the story features a read-along track and a song for lots of farmyard fun.

• 5 out of 5 stars

• my daughter's favourite

• By tiffer on 24-02-17

• The Singing Mermaid

• By: Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks
• Narrated by: Lauren Laverne
• Length: 13 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  4.5 out of 5 stars 23
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 16
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 16

Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home. The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse read by Lauren Laverne, this story is loved by children and parents alike.

• 5 out of 5 stars

• Incredible story I think the audible is so much fun and it was the best

• By L. Denton on 06-06-20

• What the Ladybird Heard Adventures

• By: Julia Donaldson
• Narrated by: Alexander Armstrong
• Length: 41 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

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Join in the fun with the clever little ladybird as she thwarts the cunning plans of two greedy thieves, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, time and time again. From a plot to steal the farmer's fine prize cow to a wicked plan to take the queen's crown jewels, it's up to the tiniest, quietest creature of all to save the day. Featuring a cast of much-loved farmyard and zoo animals, sea creatures and even a magical mermaid, these fantastic rhyming stories from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks are perfect for listening to together. 

• What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday

• By: Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks
• Narrated by: Alexander Armstrong
• Length: 16 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

  5 out of 5 stars 8
• Performance

  5 out of 5 stars 7
• Story

  5 out of 5 stars 7

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city...and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!