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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...

Read by the bright and bubbly Alexander Armstrong. Packed full of festive fun, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is a fantastically lively rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her...

A summer ant farm grows into a learning experience for the entire family in this lyrical coming-of-age story from the award-winning author of Down to Earth. "Endearingly executed, this gentle tale will see readers applauding as they reach the end.” –Booklist, Starred Review Harvard is used...

Spid the Spider Helps Bid Open a Bakery is a charming and practical adventure that introduces children to entrepreneurship, responsibility, problem solving and the rewards of hard work. It is perfect for budding bakers and business aspirantes. Bid has a dream. She wants to open her very own...

Spid the Spider Investigates a Mystery at Easter is a warm, humorous children’s adventure celebrating curiosity, friendship and perseverance — with just the right amount of seasonal sparkle. It is perfect for young problem solvers. It’s Easter in Spider Webdon and Spid is dreaming of...

Spid the Spider Has a Day Off is a warm, funny children’s story about thinking ahead, making good choices and discovering that a little planning can make a big difference. Spid has a whole day off. No responsibilities. No jobs to do. Just endless possibilities. After enjoying a big breakfast...

Spid the Spider Gets Spooked at Halloween is a humorous, reassuring story that helps children manage fear, build confidence and discover that courage grows when we face what frightens us. It is also a great Halloween gift or trick or treat. Spid is ready for a cosy Halloween night. A crackling...

Spid the Spider Visits the Seven Wonders of the World is a lively, humorous introduction to global landmarks, exploration and imagination — inspiring young readers to discover the world around them. Spid is bored. He longs for adventure — for faraway places, exciting discoveries and...

With humour and heart, Spid the Spider Grows a Magic Money Tree introduces children to important lessons about patience, responsibility and understanding the true value of money. When Spid plants mysterious “magic” seeds hoping to grow instant riches, he discovers that money doesn’t grow...

Spid the Spider Goes on Holiday is a warm, laugh-out-loud children’s adventure celebrating summer fun, independence and making the most of every moment. Hooray — it’s August! Spid boards the train to Spidlins Holiday Camp at Spidwell-by-the-Sea, dreaming of sunshine, seaside fun and the...

Spid the Spider Welcomes in the New Year is an inspiring and humorous story that helps children build self-confidence, embrace fresh starts and understand that progress begins with effort. It’s New Year’s Eve in Spider Webdon — but Spid isn’t feeling celebratory. Spidmas is over. The...

Spid the Spider Helps Out at Spidmas is a festive, funny and uplifting children’s story that encourages gratitude, generosity and emotional growth — perfect for family reading during the Christmas season. It’s Spidmas in Spider Webdon — and Spid is very excited. There are presents to...

Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this bright and cheerful audiobook! This story is the perfect way to introduce little ones to the changing seasons and identify all that makes spring spectacular! There’s so much to do On a bright spring day When warm weather melts Winter...

A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud CLICK and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the...

A quirky Valentine’s Day comedy from Simon Puttock and Russell Ayto, both children’s book award winners Dear 'Red', Your wings are so beautiful! I wish you were my friend. Or EVEN my valentine? From 'Blue' Love is in the garden air on Valentine's Day, but Ladybird is feeling all left out …...

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Kids will love to see the magic of metamorphosis with Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly. Pinkalicious is so excited when Miss Penny brings monarch caterpillars to class. She makes...

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!" Excerpt: Hello! whispered a praying mantis...