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Bernard’s got a problem. He's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster...and that doesn't go quite to plan. Celebrate Not Now, Bernard on its 40th anniversary with this wonderful collection of 26 of the most popular titles from the award-winning and best-selling David McKee.

Penguin presents the audio edition of A Puffin Classic: The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, read by Rhashan Stone. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The...

Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death.... 

Brought to you by Puffin. Discover what happened after . . . A remarkable collection of new Doctor Who short stories that give a glimpse into the moments just after the Doctor saves the world, and the credits roll. The Doctor has had many adventures, visited many planets and made a whole host of...

The Smurfs enter a portal and navigate a strange new world, a clumsy Smurf gains his confidence to become a hero, Gargamel puts on a magic show that everyone’s talking about, and more in this audio collection of stories featuring small blue characters with big personalities!

There are stories for every listener in this delightful collection—exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships. 

In the dangerous future world of MORTAL ENGINES, huge motorized cities hunt, attack and devour each other. It is there that Anna's home was consumed by Arkangel, the great predator city. She was separated from her parents and kept as a slave in the dark belly of Arkangel — but Anna is determined to be free again.

This enchanting collection of bedtime stories introduces your child to a world of wonder and warmth. Each tale in this beautiful book features a unique animal hero who embodies the values of hope, friendship, and kindness. Designed to inspire young minds, these stories offer more than just entertainment—they provide life lessons that will stay with your child long after the last word is spoken.

Brought to you by Puffin. Puffin presents stories for five year olds from master storyteller, Dick King-Smith. This collection includes King-Smith's stories for younger readers, including Dinosaur School! In Dinosaur School Basil Brontosaurus is teased at playschool by all the other little...

This isn’t just an audiobook—it’s a journey through 67 short tales filled with giggles, goosebumps, and glowing campfires. Each story blends gentle thrills with laughter, imagination and warmth—creating screen-free moments families will remember for years.

Eight of the bard’s funniest plays, from A Midsummer’s Night Dream to The Winter’s Tale, abridged and novelised for young listeners. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to the wonderful world of Shakespearean comedies with these...

From Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the...

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...

First published by BBC Records and Cassettes in 1971, The Magic Roundabout includes 10 stories written and read by Eric Thompson, featuring the popular characters of Dougal, Florence, Zebedee, Dylan, Brian and Ermintrude. The stories include 'Dougal's Experiment' (in which he does some very...

This bundle includes The Secret Path, The Howling Ghost, and The Haunted Cave.

Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read is a fun collection of stories. It’s exactly like The Count of Monte Cristo apart from the many differences. Our lawyers have instructed us to warn you that listening to it may directly cause you to come down with every single disease you are worried about contracting. On the plus side, our nation’s beloved and heroic critics have had their say.

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella. In fact, many of us know a few different versions. But there are thousands of folk tales and hidden gems from every corner of the world that are timeless classics in their local communities that don’t have the same reach. Until now. This beautiful treasury has stories to make you laugh, gasp, join in with and learn from. Each tale is written by an expert storyteller from around the world.

Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside. A greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but will Cinderella get to go to the ball? 

Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. Is that a superhero dog on the school roof? YES! Is the lunchtime mashed potato really, really weird? YES! Does Susie Keys own an alien egg? YES! So what are Class 2R going to do about it all? Have a lot of fun! Three short stories hilariously narrated by Ashley Storrie keep young listeners engaged and perfectly bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books.

A fun-filled collection of summer stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Perfect for children aged 5 and up! Are you ready for the sunny season? From trips to the seaside and royal balls to fairy tea parties and yummy picnics, celebrate the summer with this short story collection by...