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A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will...

In this popular collection, actors Andrew Branch and Anne Rosenfeld perform over 50 fantastic nursery rhymes, from familiar favourites to lesser-known gems, speaking the rhymes aloud and chatting about their meanings. As they listen, children are encouraged to think about and appreciate the words, increasing their communication skills as they join in and play. This unique collection brings to life traditional nursery rhymes with music and sound effects to thrill a new generation, and is ideal for preschool children who can listen and follow along.

READ BY GERALDINE MCEWAN. The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down...

Sing and rhyme along with these 26 much-loved nursery rhyme songs! Includes: 'The Wheels on the Bus' / 'Down at the Station, Early in the Morning' / 'Row Row Row Your Boat' / 'The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh' / 'London Bridge is Falling Down' / 'Jack and Jill' / 'Hickory Dickory Dock' /...

A writer's journey turns into a nightmare when he disembarks from the train to catch a thief and misses the train. Anirudh is forced to spend the night in a tiny railway station with barely anyone in sight. A power failure adds to his woes. Guided by the flashlight on his phone, he finds his way...

Dive into a cherished collection of beloved fairy tales that have enchanted generations. This expertly edited and retold volume brings these timeless stories to life, reminding us of the magic and wonder we all experienced as children. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Dive into the enchanting world of beloved fairy tales, where timeless characters like Cinderella, the cunning Bluebeard, the brave Thumbling, and the stunning Beauty meet the Beast. These cherished stories are always fresh, captivating new generations of children every day as if they were penned just yesterday. This edition breathes new life into the classics with stunning illustrations that bring to life charming princes and exquisite princesses, enveloped in a magical atmosphere that would surely amaze our ancestors. Join us in celebrating the beauty and wonder of these age-old tales, now ...

A perfect audio treasury of favourite fairy tales and traditional stories, read by Floella Benjamin. From Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella to Rapunzel and Pinocchio, this collection of ten popular fairy tales is one which children will want to hear again and again. Read by well-known...

A fun collection of audio stories with cool kids sound effects and 2 songs about Monkey and his friends. Join Monkey's adventures with Sam the Bear, Mrs May, Skiddles the Cat, Elephant Joe, Ted the Truck Driver, a charging bull and another monkey called Cynthia. The children will giggle and laugh as they listen to "Monkey and the Tip Truck", "Monkey Climbs the Harbour Bridge", "Monkey and the Bullfight", "Monkey Visits India", "Monkey and Skiddles the Cat", "Monkey and the Farts", and "Monkey and the Bully".

A delightful collection of classic poems that will delight young and old alike, including: "How Beauty Contrived to Get Square with the Beast" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Little Red Riding Hood Contrived to Be Eaten" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Rudeness and Kindness Were Justly Rewarded" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "If No One Ever Marries Me" by Lawrence Alma TademaI’m, "Nobody, Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson, "Lochinvar" by Sir Walter Scott, "The Akond of Swat" by Edward Lear, and more.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Favourite Beatrix Potter Tales, a collection of four original Beatrix Potter stories that all feature in the movie Miss Potter. Read by Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson and Lloyd Owen. The stories are: The Tale of Peter Rabbit read...

It's Be Nice to Your Brother Day and Henry's got the chance to win a Gross DVD if he can be nice to Peter all day. How hard can that be? Henry's about to find out!

Penguin presents the audio CD edition of Ladybird Favourite Stories read by Daniel Weyman. This gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers...

A collection of stories that children absolutely adore. The brilliant Robin and Brenda Markwell voice a fabulous retelling of classics, from The King's New Clothes to the story of Black Beauty and much more. So go on and delve into a series of enchanting worlds that we all know and love.

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donaldson, including much-loved fables 'The Hare and the Tortoise' and 'The Fox and the Crow' and action rhymes to enjoy. Dance along to 'Shuffle and Squelch', jump about to 'Keep on Go' and enjoy favourite fables such as 'The Mouse and the...

A collection of classic nursery rhymes and songs brought to you by the BBC. Join in with over 40 minutes of fun with familiar favourite rhymes including This Little Piggy, Incy Wincy Spider and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Pre-schoolers will love to sing, dance and learn with this traditional...

Favourite songs and rhymes to join in and have fun with! A fantastic collection of twenty songs, nursery rhymes, stories, puzzles and tongue-twisters performed by Sophie Aldred and Richard Mitchley. Join in with actions, words and games! The songs and rhymes include: The Animal Fair The Bear...

READ BY VICTORIA WOOD! these Nursery tales are perfect for your little ones! READ BY VICTORIA WOOD! A welcome return to the audio list for Jonathan Langley’s warmly humorous retellings of these traditional tales. Perfect for an audience of age 3+. The storiesare: THE THREE BEARS AND GOLDILOCKS...

A hilarious new series from Australia's favourite comedian, Peter Helliar, about Galileo – a horse with a talent for solving crimes. For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo's dream to become a police horse. But when his dream comes true, he soon realises he's not there to solve...

Join in with Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert, as they sing along to 60 of their favourite nursery rhymes, complete with wonderful music and sound effects. Perfect for playtime or in the car, these classic counting songs, action songs and lullabies are sure to delight little ones.