AuthorJulia Donaldson
NarratorJulia Donaldson
Duration15m
CategoriesChildren's Fiction
Key StageKS2
PublisherPenguin
VersionUnabridged
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful audio edition of a new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond...This lovely audio download features a reading of the poem by Julia Donaldson and a performance of the poem set to music, written and performed by Julia Donaldson (vocals) and Malcolm Donaldson (guitar).
Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door
Author: Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson
Narrator Olivia Colman
Duration 16m
Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her! A delightful and cleverly written story by the Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson.
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson
Narrator Olivia Colman
Duration 15m
Polly has set up a pets' holiday home for the summer and with a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day! Especially when Doris the snake goes missing! Can Polly find Doris before the snake finds the guinea pigs?
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson
Narrator Helen Keeley
Duration 21m
In this fantastical collection of stories, a king hides a terrible secret under his crown, a marvellous dream inspires an epic journey and a clever girl outwits the king! This collection of three lovely tales from Julia Donaldson are an ideal first step for children embarking on a lifelong journey through the wonders of stories.
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