Showing results for "Nonsense" in Children's Audiobooks

It is probably no surprise that Edward Lear felt the need to make children laugh. He was born in 1812 in North London, youngest-but-one of 21 children. Money problems led to his leaving home at the age of four with an older sister, who looked after him as a mother until she died.

Alan Bennett reads The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and Other Nonsense Rhymes by Edward Lear. The poems and limericks include "The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly", "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat", "The Duck and the Kangaroo", "The Table and the Chair", "The Broom, the Shovel, the Poker and the Tongs", "Mr and Mrs Discobbolos", "The Nutcrackers and the Sugar Tongs", "The Two Old Bachelors", "The Pobble Who Has No Toes", "The Jumblies", "The Dog with a Luminous Nose", and many more.

Dive into a whimsical world filled with delightful nonsense poems, quirky stories, and peculiar songs (though not sung!). This enchanting collection features classics like The Owl and the Pussycat alongside a whimsical recipe for Amblongus Pie, which starts with Take 4 pounds (say 4½ pounds) of fresh ablongusses and put them in a small pipkin. Join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Edward Lears birth, an English writer, poet, and devoted cat-lover known for his exquisite watercolors. This recording, narrated by Adrian Praetzellis, is sure to spark your imagination and bring a smile ...

When Sloane Osborn and Amelia Miller-Poe arrive at Tangle Glen mansion, they have one goal: find the two million dollars that went missing on its premises decades ago. Solving the mystery would be just the kind of splashy victory their new detective agency needs to gain traction. Except that everything from the weirdly intense peony competition to the mansion's cook who may or may not be hiding murder dolls in the attic seems to get in the way of their investigation. Not to mention Amelia's obsession with speaking in 1920s slang, which sounds like a whole lot of nonsense to Sloane.

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A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015! Ducks growing out of bananas? A mouse catching a cat? What’s wrong with this audiobook from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Yes, there’s something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous in every bit of this...

This is a collection of humorous stories about the Delmonico family. Discover what happens when Mrs Delmonico announces she is feeling a little blue and promptly turns blue, and meet the cat who becomes a poet and the girl who starts a craze for hanging upside down.

Step into the world of whimsical absurdity with Edward Lear’s A Book of Nonsense, a delightful collection of limericks and playful rhymes that have enchanted readers and listeners for generations. Narrated with warmth and charm by Gail Wholey, this audiobook brings Lear’s quirky characters and nonsensical humor to life, making it a joy for both children and adults alike. From the Owl and the Pussycat to the Jumblies, each poem is filled with amusing wordplay, imaginative creatures, and a delightful disregard for logic.

Welcome to It's All Nonsense, the podcast where two middle-aged dads and husbands talk about life, sports, dad jokes, cars, politics, movies, and, of course, a whole lot of nonsense. Join us as we dive into everything from the latest Philadelphia Eagles game, to funny parenting moments, to our take on the hottest movies and sports news. Whether you're into football, cars, or just need a good laugh, we’ve got something for you.Each episode is packed with relatable banter, real-life dad stories, and lots of laughs. We talk sports like true fans—especially our beloved Eagles—but we’re ...

The author of the Book of Nonsense, Edward Lear, was an English artist, musician, and poet. Today, he is best known for his "gibberish" poetry and especially limericks, such as those contained herein.

In this book full of absurd poems and very short, silly stories, a man takes his tadpoles for a walk in his hat, a cat is surprised by its talking feet, a tiger gobbles up a dentist, ten baggy clowns do a do-wacky dance . . . along with many more preposterous flights of imagination. Cowley channels the spirit of classic, silly humorists such as Spike Milligan, Edward Lear, and Ogden Nash in this exuberant collection for the family that emboldens listeners to experiment and play with language.

Three disconcerting culinary masterpieces from the fevered brain of the inimitable Mr. Lear.

Edward Lear is justly renowned as a writer of humorous verse. His Nonsense Songs were published in 1871 and include probably his best known and most loved poem, “The Owl and the Pussycat”. Laughable Lyrics (1877) contains other popular rhymes, including “The Dong with a Luminous Nose”, “The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo”, “The Pobble Who Has No Toes”, and more.

No Nonsense Nanny is a hilarious new podcast by Nanny Keri, a self-confessed ’NNN’ who has been in the profession for over 20 years! Are you a Nanny yourself? Or do you have a Nanny working for you and you’d like to know what they really get up to?! Maybe you’ve just tuned in as you need a bit of a giggle...well you’ve definitely come to the right place. Whatever the reason, get yourself comfy and let Nanny Keri entertain you with her laugh out loud anecdotes, and secret (until now) confessions! She will also be talking to fellow Nannies, getting them to reveal all, and to tell their...

The official Comedy Club 4 Kids podcast where the very best children's comedians discuss all of your important questions. Suitable for everyone aged 6-99 years old (no 100 year olds allowed). Featuring different guest comedians every week and hosted by Tiernan Douieb. ‘A highlight for children.‘ – The GuardianNominated for Best Children's Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you're looking for a podcast, but can't find the right one, I have some good news, your search is now done. There are poems and stories and songs that are great. It's perfect for children, ages two until eight. The poems are sweet and all filled with laughter. The stories end well. Happily ever after. So be sure to subscribe and begin to explore. And please don’t forget, there’ll always be more. | Musings and other Nonsense is a children's podcast of whimsical stories, poems and songs. It's perfect at bedtime, car rides or anytime laughter is needed. Please visit www.storiesbypeter.com....

We chat about dog training, tips and other dog nonsense and see where we end up. New episodes will be released weekly on Fridays at noon MST.

This book of 13 silly rhymes about strange animals is sure to delight and confuzzle its young listeners. More Beasts for Worse Children, a collection of nonsense verses for children, was written by English-French writer, historian, and satirist, Hilaire Belloc (1870–1953).