Let’s Read with Lyla and Dad
Hey, this is Lyla and… Dad. We LOVE reading great kid’s stories and hope you have fun listening to our Podcast. “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”!
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Episodes
Frozen 2
After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.
21/12/24•15m 7s
Frozen 1
The story of Princess Anna of Arendelle who sets out to find her sister Elsa after Elsa accidentally traps their kingdom in eternal winter
21/12/24•13m 41s
Edgar and the Sausage Inspector, by Jan Fearnley
Edgar and Edith are hungry, and it's up to Edgar to bring home something tasty. But just when Edgar finds some delicious sausages, they are taken by The Inspector, a very important-looking rat with a big hat. Poor Edgar and Edith are left with nothing but dry crackers and pickles for dinner.
20/12/24•17m 16s
Sofa Dog, by Leonie Lord
Sofa Dog loves his sofa - and there's NO ROOM for ANYONE ELSE! Unfortunately, all sorts of crazy characters want to share it with him: two cats; three aunties; several rabbits; some orangutans, and even a prize-winning pony. What on earth is a sofa-loving dog to do?
19/12/24•10m 2s
You’re Called What? by Kes Gray
Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?! Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names.
16/12/24•22m 52s
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea, by Abie Longstaff
Princesses from all across the land are flocking to fairyland village for the chance to marry the prince. But one princess is not all she seems... Amid the excitements of the annual festival of food, the Fairytale Hairdresser must use all her skills to root out a wicked witch and ensure true love's course runs without a hitch.
14/12/24•22m 32s
Taylor Swift - Little People, BIG DREAMS
This inspiring biography explores Taylor Swift's dazzling musical journey so far. We learn how she went from little country dreamer to bigtime performer!
12/12/24•12m 15s
Snow Bear, by Piers Harper
On the first day of spring, Little Snow Bear can finally leave his den to explore the snowy world outside. Exploring is so much fun, but Snow Bear begins to worry when he realises he is lost. Luckily, his new friends are there to help him find the way home!
11/12/24•11m 6s
Leaf, by Sandra Dieckmann
The animals of the forest are suspicious of the strange polar bear who has arrived on their shore with some very strange habits. It's not until they get to know him that they realise they may have a great deal in common!
09/12/24•13m 6s
The Enormous Crocodile, by Roald Dahl
The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware - he's looking for someone...
08/12/24•25m 45s
Winnie in Space, by Valerie Thomas
Winnie is looking for adventure so she decides to go into space! She conjures a rocket and Abracadabra, she blasts into orbit! It's quite tricky dealing with all the controls in a rocket but it's even trickier knowing what to do with hungry extra-terrestrial rabbits ... will Winnie have enough magic up her sleeve to save the day?
05/12/24•16m 6s
Winnie the Witch, by Valerie Thomas
Winnie the Witch lives in a black house. She has black chairs and black stairs, black floors and black doors. Winnie's cat Wilbur is black, too. And that is how the trouble begins!
04/12/24•9m 16s
The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was none of his business, by Werner Holzwarth
This is the tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning only to have one of the other animals 'do its business' on his head. The Little Mole then sets out to track down the culprit to exact his revenge in his own little way.
03/12/24•13m 44s
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, by Ian Whybrow
Harry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan's attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere - until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! Luckily, lost property has found them. Can Harry prove that the dinosaurs are his?
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01/12/24•13m 35s
Hooray for Bread, by Allan Ahlberg
Early in the morning the baker bakes a delicious loaf of bread. So delicious, in fact, that by the time the sun goes down it has been gobbled up! Who eats it all?
29/11/24•15m 57s
Walk of the Whales, by Nick Bland
When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to help.
28/11/24•10m 43s
The Invisible String, by Patrice Karst
Imagine an Invisible String, made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away?
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27/11/24•12m 39s
Bluey: The Beach, by Bluey
Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are at the beach. While Mum is off for a walk, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell and runs to catch up with her. What will she discover along the way in her first solo adventure?
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25/11/24•13m 47s
This is Spider-Man
Let’s meet the Spider-Man, one of Marvel's most popular Super-Heroes
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23/11/24•15m 48s
Poppy, Sam & The New Pony, by Heather Amery
There's a new pony at Old Gate Farm, but why does she look so sad?
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21/11/24•13m 57s
Around the World with Max and Lemon, by Twinkl Originals
Max is on a mission to find out if she is unique. As she travels to a mountain, a desert, a jungle, the Arctic, an ocean and a faraway island, Max makes lots of friends. Can she find anyone exactly the same as her?
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19/11/24•19m 17s
365 Penguins, by Jean-Luc Fromental
A family in finds a penguin mysteriously delivered to their door every day for a year. At first they’re cute, but with every passing day, the penguins pile up—along with the family’s problems.
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17/11/24•18m 42s
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, by Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up, and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dino in his very first adventure!
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15/11/24•14m 42s
Kitsy Bitsy’s Noisy Neighbours, By Polly Faber
The animals of Park View Rise all love their high-rise home. It's peaceful, calm and quiet - no one here would cause a riot... But when Honky Tonk sings much too loudly, Smart Alec's DIY goes all wrong and Sugar Plum's freshly baked treats are ruined, well, all hell breaks loose! Luckily, Kitsy Bitsy arrives just in time to teach her neighbours about the importance of kindness... and an enormous cake brings everyone together for a party!
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13/11/24•14m 54s
The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters, by Janet & Allan Ahlberg
The Jolly Postman is off on an adventure as he delivers letters around fairy-tale land. Who will he meet & where might he end up…?
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11/11/24•21m 13s
The Pirates Next Door, by Jonny Duddle
The Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family, are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix up their ship, this unusual family get the whole neighbourhood spreading rumours. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda from next door decides to become friends with the youngest pirate son.
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09/11/24•18m 58s
Do Not Open This Book, by Andy Lee
Oh! You opened the book. I assume that was an accident? No problem, accidents happen. I'm not even angry. JUST PLEASE DON'T TURN THE PAGE!!
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07/11/24•9m 14s
Don’t Wake the Bear, Hare! by Steve Smallman
From deep in the woods came a rumbling sound. So grumbly and loud it was shaking the ground! The animals crept up and what did they see? A huge hairy bear fast asleep in their tree!
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06/11/24•8m 48s
Arlo The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep, by Catherine Rayner
Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest?
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04/11/24•8m 39s
Elmer, by David McKee
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...
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02/11/24•14m 26s
Good Little Wolf, by Nadia Shireen
Once upon a time there was a wolf called Rolf - a good little wolf who liked baking cakes and was always kind to his friends. Can a good little wolf still be a real wolf? And will Rolf discover there's something big and bad lurking inside him after all?
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30/10/24•9m 42s
Morris the Mankiest Monster, by Giles Andreae
Meet, Morris. It's years since he last changed his t-shirt, it’s crusty & crawling with ant. His shoes are all slurpy & squelchy inside… & potatoes grow out of his pants!
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28/10/24•9m 45s
Grandpa’s Cardigan, by Joy Watson
It is snuggly and soft, patchy and scruffy, and just the perfect shade of grey. But just like his Slippers, Grandma thinks it’s time for a change….
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27/10/24•14m 3s
Grandpa’s Slippers, by Joy Watson
They are ratty and tatty, a little bit mouldy and a little bit smelly! There are holes in the soles and ...look, is that Grandpa's toe? It is time for a new pair of slippers, but Grandpa can't let his old ones go.
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25/10/24•15m 28s
Izzy Gizmo, by Pip Jones
Izzy Gizmo, a girl who LOVED to invent, carried her tool bag wherever she went in case she discovered a thing to be mended, or a gadget to tweak to make to make it more splendid…..
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23/10/24•18m 19s
Puffin Peter, by Petr Horácek
Peter and Paul are the best of friends, but when Peter gets lost in a terrible storm he can't find Paul anywhere. With the help of a big blue whale, Puffin Peter sets off to find him.
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21/10/24•10m 8s
Six Dinner Sid, by Inga Moore
Sid has six owners, lives in six houses and has six dinners a day. Life is just about purrrrrfect . . .
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19/10/24•12m 54s
National Geographic, Animals - Part 2
It’s time to learn about some more amazing animals !
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18/10/24•32m 43s
There’s a Bear on My Chair, by Ross Collins
Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two.
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17/10/24•9m 35s
Oi Aardvark, by Kes Gray
It’s time to learn a whole new alphabet….
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15/10/24•16m 36s
Marmalade, by David Walliams
Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs.
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14/10/24•17m 7s
Lady & the Tramp
Meet two delightful dogs - gentle Lady and her lovable friend, Tramp. Together they foil dog catchers and cunning cats before finding true happiness.
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12/10/24•17m 57s
The Jungle Book
A Disney classic with Mowgli, the man cub, Baloo the bear, Bagheera, the wise old panther and crazy King Louie the orangutan. But watch out for cunning Shere Khan the tiger and Kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle!
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08/10/24•13m 0s
Charlie & Lola; I Do Not Ever Never Want My Wobbly Tooth to Fall Out
Lola is worried because she has her first-ever wobbly tooth and she does not ever want it to fall out. Ever.
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07/10/24•9m 57s
Sleeping Beauty
The most classic of all stories
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06/10/24•13m 49s
Pugicorn, by Matilda Rose.
What happens when a princess wishes for a unicorn . . . but gets a PUGICORN instead?
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04/10/24•16m 19s
Open Very Carefully, A Book With Bite! by Nicola O’Byrne
Watch out! A crocodile is eating his way through your favourite bedtime picture book! What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen into your book? And what if that crocodile was furious?
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01/10/24•10m 7s
Alice in Wonderland
The magical story of Alice’s adventures down the rabbit hole.
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30/09/24•16m 6s
How to Catch a Unicorn, by Adam Wallace
Fancy catching a Unicorn…? You'll have to use your brain, So set your traps and prep your team to pet that rainbow mane!
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28/09/24•12m 15s
Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, by Julia Donaldson
Join in the fun at this delicious dinner party, where good manners aren't on the menu!
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26/09/24•9m 2s
The Day The Crayons Came Home, by Drew Daywalt
One day Duncan receives a set of postcards from his crayons who have been lost, forgotten, broken - even melted in a clothes dryer and stuck to a sock!
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25/09/24•23m 11s
The Whales’ Song, by Dyan Sheldon
Lily's grandmother tells her all about the mysterious whales out in the bay, and Lily longs to hear their magical song.
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23/09/24•12m 41s
Kitchen Disco, by Clare Foges
At night when you are sleeping There's a party in your house, It's a pumping, jumping, funky bash When all the lights go out . . When the sun goes down, the Kitchen Disco starts up - and all the fruit in the fruit bowl come out to play.
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21/09/24•12m 45s
Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom: King Thistle’s New Clothes
Snooty King and Queen Marigold are coming to visit, but when the King's new clothes get dirty Nanny cleans them, along with the King's old clothes and shrinks them all!
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19/09/24•12m 33s
Jack & the Beanstalk
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack, some magic beans… & a Giant.
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17/09/24•25m 12s
There’s a Snake in My School! by, David Walliams
Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT pet... Penelope the snake.
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15/09/24•19m 51s
Oi Cat! by, Kes Gray
According to Frog ... Cats sit on gnats, Dogs sit on logs, Alpacas sit on cream crackers, Armadillos sit on pillows and Chicks sit on bricks. But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules?
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13/09/24•17m 35s
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
When a young boy is given a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift, the rabbit befriends other nursery toys, learns about real Love & soon hopes to discover it himself.
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10/09/24•19m 5s
Fox & Son Tailers, by Paddy Donnelly
Rory’s dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. Rory helps his dad in the shop and one of his jobs is measuring the customers for the tails - which isn't always easy!
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08/09/24•21m 18s
101 Dalmatians
A classic story of how the dastardly Cruella de Vil tries to kidnap Pongo and Perdita's Dalmatian puppies
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05/09/24•25m 8s
The Eyebrows of Doom, by Steve Smallman
The Eyebrows of Doom are trying to take over the world! Join Dave and his friends as they try to stop them leaping from one unsuspecting animal to the next.
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03/09/24•15m 14s
The Circus Ship, by Chris Van Dusen
When a circus ship runs aground, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways.
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01/09/24•29m 26s
The Terrible Plop, by Ursula Dubosarsky
If you go down to the woods today you might find rabbits happily munching on the grass. You might find animals swinging from the trees and having a nap - or you might find them running from THE TERRIBLE PLOP.
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29/08/24•20m 25s
Every Night is Pizza Night, by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Pipo thinks that pizza is the best. No, Pipo knows that pizza is the best. It is a scientific fact. But when she sets out on a neighbourhood-spanning quest to prove it, she discovers that "best" might not mean what she thought it means.
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26/08/24•21m 59s
The Snatchabook, by Helen & Thomas Docherty
In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. Is there a book thief? And who could it be? One brave little rabbit sets out to solve the mystery..
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24/08/24•15m 48s
Peter Pan
Peter Pan and his friend Tinker Bell, fly Wendy, John and Michael to the island of Neverland, where Captain Hook seeks vengeance against Peter for cutting off his hand.
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23/08/24•19m 35s
Peppa Pig - Bedtime for Peppa
It’s time for bed, but Peppa & George are not tired!
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21/08/24•12m 36s
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
"Who's that trip-trapping over my bridge?"
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19/08/24•16m 48s
Octopus Shocktopus, by Peter Bently
When a giant octopus arrives, the children LOVE their new friend; it makes the perfect slide and is fantastic at football! But some of the grown-ups aren't so pleased. Will they drive it away . . . or will they realise just how helpful an octopus can be?
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17/08/24•16m 26s
Stuck, by Oliver Jeffers
Floyd gets his kite stuck up a tree. He throws up his shoe to shift it, but that gets stuck too. So he throws up his other shoe and that gets stuck, along with... a ladder, a pot of paint, the kitchen sink, an orang-utan and a whale, amongst other things!
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14/08/24•11m 32s
Don’t Panic Annika, by Juliet Clare Bell
Annika always panics. She panics when her coat zip gets stuck on the way to a party. She panics when she can't find her favourite toy at bedtime. Her mum, dad and brother try to help her learn how to stay calm and think her way through a problem.
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11/08/24•14m 18s
Thelma the Unicorn, by Aaron Blabey
Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn, but when her dream comes true it is not quite what she expected. At first she loves the attention, but she soon discovers that being famous is not as fun as she thought it would be.
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09/08/24•14m 35s
The Fate of Fausto, by Oliver Jeffers
There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his. You are mine, Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea...
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07/08/24•15m 34s
The Ugly Kiwi, by Scott Tulloch
We’ve all heard of the Ugly Duckling…. but an Ugly Kiwi??
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01/08/24•18m 1s
On the Way Home, by Jill Murphy
Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?!
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31/07/24•21m 57s
Sugarlump & the Unicorn, by Julia Donaldson
When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant . . .
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27/07/24•18m 0s
Cinderella
When Cinderella's cruel stepmother forbids her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets unexpected help from her mice friends and her Fairy Godmother. Will she still go to the ball??
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26/07/24•22m 25s
The Bath Monster, by Colin Boyd
As your bath water drains down the plughole, that slurping sound is the Bath Monster - dirty bath water is his SECOND favourite food. No one wants to find out what his FIRST favourite food is... until Jackson decides he doesn't believe in the Bath Monster any more, and he is never going to have a bath again!!
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24/07/24•13m 27s
Dear Tooth Fairy, by Alan Durant
When Holly's tooth falls out, she doesn't want to give it up to the Tooth Fairy, so she enters into a correspondence that is full of surprises, and she learns about the world of fairies.
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23/07/24•26m 32s
Margaret’s Unicorn, by Briony May Smith
Margaret's whole world changes when her family moves to a cottage by the sea. One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that's not mist ... clouds maybe? No, they're unicorns descending onto the shore! They vanish as quickly as they'd appeared, but accidentally leave behind a baby, tangled in the weeds...
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15/07/24•16m 9s
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, by Anna Kemp
My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina!
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13/07/24•16m 36s
Creepy Carrots, by Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots, especially the Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school, after sports practice… he eats them everywhere. Until…. the carrots start following him!!
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11/07/24•13m 53s
A Very Shopkins Vacation, by Jenne Simon
Cheeky asks the Shopkins to help her plan a vacation but they all have different ideas about where she should go. Will Cheeky go skiing in the mountains, see the latest fashions in Paris, or relax on the beach?
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09/07/24•17m 13s
I Love my Grandad, by Giles Andreae.
Let’s read about why Grandads are so great!
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07/07/24•16m 22s
Charlie and Lola: I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs
Lola is really, really excited about looking after the school guinea pig, Bert. She can't wait because she has learnt completely everything about guinea pigs - 'Bert is just going to just completely love it'. Lola loves playing with Bert, and she and Charlie even build him his very own guinea-pig run.
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05/07/24•25m 17s
When I Grow Up, by Tim Minchin
Grown-ups surely have all the fun as they must eat sweets every day, climb the biggest trees and watch cartoons till their eyes go square. But do they really...?
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03/07/24•9m 57s
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! By, Dr. Seuss
Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!
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01/07/24•12m 36s
Nature Trail, by Benjamin Zephaniah
All around us, from parks to gardens and flowerpots to pavements, there's a world of wonder just waiting to be discovered. Why not look a little closer and see what you find?
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28/06/24•12m 50s
Funnybones: The Pet Shop, by Allan Ahlberg
In this FUNNYBONES story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton are fed up with the dog skeleton and decide to swap him at the pet shop.
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26/06/24•12m 41s
There’s a Pig up my nose, by John Dougherty
What if a PIG got stuck up your NOSE? How ever would you get it out? When Natalie has to go to school with a pig stuck up her nose, her whole class gets together to find a way to get the pig out. But how will they do it?
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24/06/24•17m 18s
Hippobottymus, by Steve Smallman
Welcome to the jungle! Bird is singing sweetly, Warthog is playing the drums, and Crocodile is tapping out a jolly tune! But - goodness me! What has that cheeky Hippo been up to?
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22/06/24•13m 6s
Did You Do This Poo? By Lucy Rowland
When a poo appears somewhere it shouldn't be, an extremely inquisitive little unicorn is left wondering who on earth could have left it there.
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20/06/24•14m 35s
Dragon Jelly, by Claire Freedman
Max is having a MONSTER party. They play all sorts of yucky games then cool down in a fruitbat drool paddling pool! Then it's tea-time, with termite tarts, ear-wig rolls and eyeball birthday cake. But the REAL treat is the red-hot dragon jelly!
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13/06/24•13m 6s
Monkey & Me, by Emily Gravett
A little girl and her toy monkey love imitating different animals, everything from jumping like kangaroos to waddling like penguins!
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09/06/24•9m 48s
The Great Cheese Robbery, by Tim Warnes
Daddy Elephant is as big and strong as a tractor. But he's terrified of mice! So when a mouse tries to steal the elephants' cheese, Daddy is too scared to stop him! Can little Patrick Elephant save the cheese - and his father?
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05/06/24•22m 42s
Ruby Red Shoes: My Wonderful Grandmother, by Kate Knapp
Ruby Red Shoes is a hare who lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother, Babushka Galina Galushka. Ruby loves her grandmother very much and thinks she is wonderful for all sorts of very special reasons.
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03/06/24•28m 29s
The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom, by Steve Smallman
Episode 217; The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom, by Steve Smallman. When the mischievous monkey discovers a paintbox, he has a brilliant idea, but things don’t go quite as Monkey has planned.
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31/05/24•18m 41s
How to Be a Lion, by Ed Vere
Meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together, talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes - until one day a pack of bullies questions whether it's right for a lion and a duck to be pals.
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30/05/24•16m 18s
Ben & Holly - Elf Submarine
Redbeard the Elf Pirate needs Ben and Holly's help - he's lost his treasure. The gold has sunk down to the bottom of the lake. How will the friends get Redbeard's treasure back again? Easy! It's time to take a ride in the elf submarine!
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28/05/24•18m 48s
Ready Steady Squirrel, by Nicola Kinnear
It's winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they'd squirrelled away in the autumn. Evie's determined she can do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling! But it's a huge task. Can she really do it all on her own?
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26/05/24•22m 39s
The Runaway Pea, by Kjartan Poskitt
It's time for tea, but one pesky pea has decided to ping himself off the plate in search of a party!
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25/05/24•16m 9s
Oi Frog, by Kes Gray
Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log.
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23/05/24•22m 14s
Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella, by James Mayhew
Can Ella Bella Ballerina help Cinderella get to the Royal Ball? Alone on the stage after class, Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa's magical musical box and is whisked off into the world of the Cinderella ballet. But will Ella Bella be able to help Cinderella meet her perfect Prince Charming?
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22/05/24•14m 45s
Bee My Friend, by Caroline Richards
Poppy is frightened of bumblebees, that is until she meets Bernard! He teaches her just how important bees are as they form a beautifully heartwarming friendship along the way.
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21/05/24•17m 54s
National Geographic - Animals
Let’s Read & Let’s Learn about…. Animals. Part one of a great learning book all about Animals around the World!
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20/05/24•39m 36s
Zagazoo, by Quentin Blake
Zagazoo is a baby like no other. There are some hilarious and unexpected changes in his behaviour as he grows up! Some are very, very strange….
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17/05/24•14m 55s
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson. (2024 version)
“How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.” We wanted to enjoy the most popular story we’ve read, all over again 🙂
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15/05/24•13m 34s
Possum Magic, by Mem Fox
When Grandma Poss's magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.
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14/05/24•19m 31s
There’s a Tiger in the Garden, by Lizzy Stewart
When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens.
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13/05/24•15m 28s
The Ugly Five, by Julia Donaldson
The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are.
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12/05/24•15m 56s
Slinky Malinki Catflaps, by Lynley Dodd
Slinky Malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. He's soon joined by his friends Greywacke Jones, Butterball Brown, the Poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang.
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09/05/24•13m 31s
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
Do you like Green Eggs & Ham….?
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08/05/24•10m 11s
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, by Mo Willems
Have you ever heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs? Yes, you heard right - DINOSAURS. Once upon a time, there were three hungry dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and ... a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.
04/05/24•14m 49s
The Very Brave Lion, by Wendy Ravenhill
Leo is a little cub. He talks to his Daddy about growing up. He learns it's ok to be scared sometimes, and that kindness and love are all that matters.
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02/05/24•13m 2s
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, by Mem Fox
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her.
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01/05/24•13m 1s
The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl
Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry she's Put the Magic Finger on Them All. And very strange things have begun to happen...
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29/04/24•43m 31s
The Stompysaurus, by Rachel Bright
One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother's being a tease, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE!
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27/04/24•13m 11s
Dance of the Dinosaurs, by Colin and Jackie Hawkins
It's a dark, thundery night and two children lie in bed, afraid and unable to sleep. Then their cat says he wants to show them where all the noise outside is really coming from...
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27/04/24•16m 11s
Magic Beach, by Alison Lester
Visit a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars.
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24/04/24•16m 30s
We’re going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen
We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?
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23/04/24•11m 10s
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. But how many passengers will one broomstick take? And what about the dragon who fancies “witch and chips” for tea?
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22/04/24•10m 20s
What If, by Lynn Jenkins
For Issy, and many more little worriers, ‘what if…’ are two small words that lead to uneasy feelings. But maybe they can be used for something a little more fun!
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22/04/24•17m 0s
My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville
Come and learn all about the Ponies of Ponyville & their magical adventures in Equestria.
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17/04/24•22m 24s
The Koala Who Could, by Rachel Bright
Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!
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16/04/24•16m 0s
Mog, the forgetful Cat, by Judith Kerr
Mog is a cat, who forgets things all the time. But when she forgets how to get in the house… she ends up saving the day.
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15/04/24•23m 40s
Doctorsaurus, by Emi-Lou May
Triceratops has hurt his horn and T-Rex's nose is all blocked and snotty. Join Doctorsaurus as she races to the rescue and helps the poorly dinosaurs feel better. But when Brontosaurus has a tummy ache, the dinosaurs get a little more than they bargained for!
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14/04/24•19m 10s
Mr Brown Can Moo, Can You? By, Dr. Seuss
Mr. Brown is a sound-making wonder! He can moo…. can you?
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11/04/24•15m 11s
Beauty & the Beast
Beautiful Belle dreams of a life of adventure, but when she becomes trapped in a cursed castle with a terrifying beast, she fears she is doomed. Slowly, Belle starts to see a softer side to the Beast and learns that beauty comes from within in this tale as old as time. Is Belle's love enough to break the curse?
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10/04/24•24m 58s
It’s Ramadan, Curious George
Everyone's favorite curious little monkey celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. He gets to learn about Fasting & the celebrating of Eid.
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09/04/24•20m 0s
What Do They Do with All the Poo from All the Animals at the Zoo? by Anh Do
What do they do with all the poo from all the animals at the zoo? The hippos, the tigers, the kangaroos- What do they do with all that poo?
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09/04/24•13m 35s
Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas, by Aaron Blabey
Everyone knows that piranhas don't eat bananas -- except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds! Brian's piranha friends think he's crazy. Piranhas don't eat bananas -- their sharp teeth are for eating meat!
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08/04/24•13m 59s
Matilda, by Roald Dahl
01:18 Chapter 1 - The Reader of Books 16:10 Chapter 2 - Mr Woormwood, the great car dealer 27:00 Chapter 3 - The Hat & the Superglue 35:30 Chapter 4 - The Ghost 46:08 Chapter 5 - Arithmetic 56:19 Chapter 6 - The Platinum Blond Man 1:14:35 Chapter 7 - Miss Honey 1:37:27 Chapter 8 - The Trunchbull 1:50:01 Chapter 9 - The Parents 2:06:49 Chapter 10 - Throwing the Hammer 2:28:59 Chapter 11 - Bruce Bogtrotter & the cake 2:51:39 Chapter 12 - Lavender 3:06:40 Chapter 13 - The Weekly Test 3:34:01 Chapter 14 - The First Miracle 3:58:07 Chapter 15 - The Second Miracle 4:10:55 Chapter 16 - Miss Honey’s Cottage 4:39:07 - Chapter 17 - Miss Honey’s Story 5:02:18 Chapter 18 - The Names 5:08:24 Chapter 19 - The Practice 5:15:14 Chapter 20 - The Third Miracle 5:30:38 Chapter 21 - A New Home
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07/04/24•5h 45m
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapters 1-5)
00:00 Let’s Read Matilda 01:18 Chapter 1 - The Reader of Books 16:10 Chapter 2 - Mr Woormwood, the great car dealer 26:52 Chapter 3 - The Hat & the Superglue 35:22 Chapter 4 - The Ghost 45:59 Chapter 5 - Arithmetic
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07/04/24•56m 18s
Matilda, by Roald Dahl - (Chapter 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21)
00:00 Chapter 17 - Miss Honey’s Story 23:11 Chapter 18 - The Names 29:15 Chapter 19 - The Practice 36:50 Chapter 20 - The Third Miracle 52:13 Chapter 21 - A New Home
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07/04/24•1h 6m
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapter 14, 15, 16 )
00:00 Chapter 14 - The First Miracle 24:06 Chapter 15 - The Second Miracle 36:53 Chapter 16 - Miss Honey’s Cottage
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07/04/24•1h 5m
Matilda, by Roald Dahl. (Chapters 10, 11, 12 & 13)
00:00 Chapter 10 - Throwing the Hammer 22:11 Chapter 11 - Bruce Bogtrotter & the cake 44:50 Chapter 12 - Lavender 59:51 Chapter 13 - The Weekly Test
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07/04/24•1h 27m
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapters 6-9)
00:00 Chapter 6 - The Platinum Blond Man 18:16 Chapter 7 - Miss Honey 41:10 Chapter 8 - The Trunchbull 53:43 Chapter 9 - The Parents
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07/04/24•1h 10m
Five Minutes Peace, by Jill Murphy
One morning Mrs Large, needing some peace and quiet away from her boisterous children, decides to take refuge in the bathroom. She fills herself a foamy bubble-bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast... but finds her peace is to be very short-lived!
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04/04/24•11m 9s
Bluey, The Pool
On a trip to the pool Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being fussy and over-prepared, but they soon realise that's what makes the fun things possible.
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02/04/24•16m 54s
The Last Noo Noo, by Jill Murphy
Marlon, the monster, loves his dummies. He calls them his noo-noos. Marlon's granny says he's too old for a dummy and all the other monsters tease him about it too. But Marlon isn't going to give up his noo-noo until he wants to.
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01/04/24•18m 51s
Fox in Socks, by Dr. Suess
Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town,
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31/03/24•14m 32s
Pig the Pug, Aaron Blabey
Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is bad-tempered, rude and he never, ever shares. One day, Pig's greed finally backfires and something rather unexpected happens to him.
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27/03/24•10m 33s
Gigantosaurus, by Jonny Duddle
His feet go STOMP! His jaws go CRUNCH! In the blink of an eye you'll be his LUNCH!
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26/03/24•17m 54s
I am a Tiger, by Karl Newson
The bold little mouse declares I am a tiger. and manages to convince a raccoon, a fox, a snake and a bird not only that this is true, but that they are not what they think they are. Until…. a real tiger turns up!
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25/03/24•12m 8s
Atchoo: The Complete Guide to Good Manners, by Mij Kelly
This is the story of Suzy Sue and the fateful day when she went 'ATCHOO!'. Suzy Sue sneezes but forgets to cover her mouth. The animals are astounded and decide it's time to teach her some manners.
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24/03/24•20m 2s
Daddy Fartypants, by Emer Stamp
Daddy Fartypants was a very windy bear. It didn't matter where he was. Or what he was doing... And the worst thing? Daddy Fartypants always blames someone else. But that all changes when he meets Little Bear's lovely (and very windy) new teacher...
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23/03/24•11m 5s
The Runaway Dinner, by Allan Ahlberg
Banjo Cannon loves his dinner, his favourite is always a nice sausage. Every night! But… things are not so great when his dinner runs away!
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20/03/24•31m 28s
Bluey; Easter
It's Easter and Bingo is worried the Easter bunny has forgotten about her and Bluey like last year. But when they wake up to a series of clues, Bluey and Bingo are led on an exciting Easter egg treasure hunt around the house!
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19/03/24•23m 8s
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinke
Even the roughest, toughest trucks need to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep. Especially after a hard day working with their friends.
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18/03/24•14m 42s
Aliens Love Underpants, by Claire Freedman
Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise....
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17/03/24•10m 21s
The Fly who Told a Lie, by Russell Punter
Even the best lie in the world gets found out in the end.
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16/03/24•16m 0s
Simon Sock, by Sue Hendra
Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match?
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15/03/24•14m 41s
The Day The Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt
Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit! Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other. The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
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13/03/24•26m 20s
Once Upon a Dragon’s Fire, by Beatrice Blue
Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. Or so the stories said. When two children called Freya and Sylas met the dragon, they found something very different indeed...
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11/03/24•14m 0s
Peppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
Peppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!
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10/03/24•22m 28s
Pandarina, by Matilda Rose
Meet Pandarina, the ballet-loving Panda with magical paws. She's a little bit clumsy, but she never gives up!
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09/03/24•15m 1s
The Pirate Mums, by Jodie Lancet-Grant
Billy has two pirates for mums. He wishes his family could be more like everyone else's. Until a swashbuckling adventure changes everything!
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08/03/24•13m 9s
Charlie and Lola: A Dog With Nice Ears, by Lauren Child
Lola wants a dog - but her perfect pooch seem oddly like a ... rabbit!
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07/03/24•15m 58s
The Who’s Whonicorn of Unicorns, by Kes Gray
Are you ready to discover some Unicorns…. and some spooky BOOnicorns, polite AFTERYOUnicorns, floating BALLOONincorns, smelly POOnicorns, clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns - and so many more!
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06/03/24•21m 33s
All the Ways to be Smart, by Davina Bell
Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes. Painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids, riding dragons... Please consider becoming a subscriber & help us get lots more great books to read:
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05/03/24•16m 44s
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, by Ryan T. Higgins
It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all…
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04/03/24•14m 30s
You Can’t Let an Elephant drive a racing car, by Patricia Cleveland-Peck & David Tazzyman
Have you ever seen a weightlifting wombat, or a figure-skating alligator? How about a pole-vaulting hippo, or an octopus... playing table tennis?
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03/03/24•13m 23s
Giraffes Can’t Dance, By Giles Andreae
Giraffes can’t dance…. or can they??
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28/02/24•13m 21s
Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, Giles Andreae.
Flinn is at school looking in the art cupboard for some coloured pens to finish off his dinosaur drawing when he stumbles upon Captain Stubble, a real live Pirate Captain! He tells Flinn that his ship, the Acorn, has been stolen and that he needs Flinn to help him rescue it back.
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27/02/24•20m 6s
Thomas & Friends, Neville the new Engine
This is a story about Neville, a little engine who just wants to be friends. But Thomas and the other trains won’t give him a chance, and that gets them all into trouble...
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24/02/24•12m 31s
Bears Big Bottom, by Steve Smallman
Bear was friendly, Bear was sweet, The nicest bear you'd ever meet! With little paws and little feet, And a very BIG bear bottom! Poor Bear! His bottom is causing chaos... Bump! Crash! Splat! Soon Bear is in great big trouble! Can he ever make it up to his friends?
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23/02/24•8m 48s
When a Dragon Goes to School by, Caryl Hart
When a dragon goes to school, will she enjoy a book in the reading den and save her lunchtime treats for a friend? Or will she throw the crayons and refuse to share? She's going to need her friends to help her behave herself . . . she is DRAGON after all!
22/02/24•14m 44s
Silly Billy, by Anthony Browne
Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. Most of all he worries about staying at other people's houses. His mum and dad try to help, but still Billy worries, until a visit to his grandma's shows him how to overcome his fears with the aid of his imagination - and some tiny worry dolls.
21/02/24•14m 1s
The Book With No Pictures, by B. J. Novak
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Everything..!
20/02/24•11m 36s
The Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin, by Nicola O’Byrne
Rabbit has had a very good idea. He does NOT want to go to bed and so he puts The Dark in the biscuit tin so that he won't have to. Now he can stay up all night long! But The Dark gently reminds Rabbit of all the reasons why the dark and night are needed.
19/02/24•13m 18s
Grumpy Monkey, by Suzanne Lang
Meet Jim Panzee.
He's in a BAD mood.
Nothing feels right!
Nothing will do, and Jim just doesn't know why...
His friends can't understand it - HOW can he be in a mood when it's such a beautiful day!? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice... and has a bit of a meltdown.
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18/02/24•15m 21s
The Lion King 🦁
A super story book version of the Disney movie, The Lion King 🦁
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11/02/24•22m 57s
The Lion Who Wanted to Love, by Giles Andreae
Leo isn't like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride?
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10/02/24•11m 54s
A Very Proper Fox, by Jan Fearnley
Frankie is eager to prove he is a 'proper fox' and sets about catching a chicken. But he can't suppress his true nature and - instead of hunting the chicken - is soon back to dancing, tidying and eating baked beans!
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09/02/24•13m 40s
Jetty Jumping, by Andrea Rowe
While Milla's friends take big, brave jumps off the jetty, Milla stays on the blistering wood, scared of what lurks below. But when Milla accidentally falls off the edge, she discovers the beauty of the deep, dark sea - and her summer changes forever.
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08/02/24•9m 28s
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor's garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn't want Peter to get his paws on his crops!
07/02/24•19m 4s
Wombat Stew, by Marcia Vaughan
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat ... and decided to make... Wombat stew, Wombat stew, Gooey, brewy, Yummy, chewy, Wombat stew
04/02/24•17m 0s
Finn’s First Song, A Whaley Big Adventure, by Gerry Daly
Squeeeak ... Thwop ... Thwop ... Dwoooooerrrp!
Dad sings his magical whale songs to Mum and baby Finn, far, far away across the huge ocean.
When Finn gets lost, can the other sea creatures help him to send a message of his own?
02/02/24•14m 12s
The Way Home For Wolf, by Rachel Bright
Wolf cub Wilf doesn't want help from anyone. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the chill of the Arctic night, he discovers something important: sometimes we all need the helping hand of a friend.
01/02/24•15m 49s
The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
The Rainbow Fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish.
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28/01/24•10m 13s
The Worrysaurus, by Rachel Bright
It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic.
But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy . . .
What if he hasn't brought enough to eat?
What if he gets lost in the jungle?
What if he trips and falls?
What if it rains?!
Can Worrysaurus find a way to chase his fears away and have fun?
27/01/24•12m 5s
Dragons Love Tacos, by Adam Rubin
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.
26/01/24•14m 36s
Peppa & the New Baby
Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time!
Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister.
25/01/24•10m 39s
Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas! by David Melling
Hugless Douglas is very excited about his birthday surprise. But when the surprise turns out to be his over-excited twin cousins, Douglas is sure this will be the worst birthday ever!
24/01/24•14m 22s
Edie, by Sophy Henn
Hello! My name is Edie. I am EVER so helpful.
In fact I think helping is one of the things i am best at.
Edie certainly is a very good helper, whether it's helping Mummy wake up bright and early, helping Daddy to get everything at the shops or helping her little brother with sharing and knowing what's what.
22/01/24•17m 23s
The Otter Who Loved to Hold Hands, by Heidi Howarth
Otto feels safest when he holds hands with his family at night... so safe that he insists holding hands during the day too! What will persuade the little ottter to face his fears and finally let go?
21/01/24•9m 41s
The Oak Tree, by Julia Donaldson
A thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A tiny acorn grows . . . into an enormous oak tree! It lives for a thousand years - then a new acorn sprouts, beginning the cycle of life all over again.
20/01/24•19m 32s
Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney
Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not always an easy thing to measure.
18/01/24•7m 57s
The Leaf Thief, by Alice Hemming
Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them. there's a leaf thief on the loose!
17/01/24•12m 32s
A Dress with Pockets, by Lily Murray
Lucy and Aunt Augusta are dress shopping. And, at the Fabulous Fashion Store, there are dresses to suit just about everyone. There are fancy dresses, frilly dresses, stripy dresses, silly dresses, sun dresses, fun dresses, blue dresses, green... But Lucy doesn't care about frills or lace. She wants a dress WITH POCKETS.
16/01/24•10m 12s
Princess Smartypants, by Babette Cole
Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to be their Mrs.
15/01/24•13m 0s
Perfectly Norman, by Tom Percival
Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?
13/01/24•7m 36s
Amazing Daddy, by Rachel Bright
My daddy is amazing for a thousand different reasons. He's a year-round superhero, a daddy for all seasons!
Join Little Panda and Daddy Panda as they spend the day together, sharing lots of special moments along the way.
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12/01/24•9m 36s
Stop! That’s Not My Story, by Smriti Halle & Erika Meza
A girl opens up a book looking for the story that's perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and Jack and the Beanstalk is not her story and Little Red Riding Hood is not her story... There's only one thing for it: she's going to have to write her own story - and the hero will be HER.
11/01/24•9m 7s
Cinder the Bubble Blowing Dragon, by Jessica Anderson
Cinder is a popular dragon with one small probelm -- instead of finre, Cinder breathes bubbles! While the King searches for a fire-breathing dragon for his palace, Cinder is sidelined. But can the bubble-blowing dragon save the day?
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10/01/24•11m 2s
PAW Patrol - The Movie: Big City Adventures 🐾
So long, Adventure Bay! The PAW Patrol is on a roll ... to Adventure CITY! When the Pups learn that Humdinger has become mayor of the buzzing metropolis, they must race into action to save Adventure City from his selfish scheming.
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09/01/24•15m 19s
Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar, by Emily MacKenzie
Ralfy the rabbit wants to read books all the time even if it means he has to steal them, and soon his obsession sends him spiraling into a life of crime.
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08/01/24•13m 35s
Can I Join Your Club? By John Kelly.
Duck wants to join a club. But he needs to be able to ROAR to join Lion Club, or TRUMPET to join Elephant Club. And all he can do is QUACK! What's a Duck to do? Why, set up his own club of course... where everyone is welcome to join!
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07/01/24•12m 31s
The Scarecrows Wedding, by Julia Donaldson
Scarecrows Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are planning the perfect wedding, but wicked Reginald Rake has other ideas. Harry must become a hero so he and Betty can have the wedding of their dreams. Would you like to be featured on a future episode? Well now you can!
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06/01/24•9m 29s
Odd Dog Out, by Rob Biddulph
It's lonely being the odd dog out. She's willing to go to the other side of the world to look for her place in it... but it might take a different kind of journey for her to realise that maybe where she's meant to be is right back where she started...
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03/01/24•14m 36s
Ruby’s Worry, by Tom Percival
Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. While it doesn't seem like such a big worry at first, it soon starts to get bigger and bigger and BIGGER every day. The worry makes Ruby feel sad. How can she get rid of it and feel like herself again? Would you like to be featured on a future episode? Well now you can!
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02/01/24•9m 40s
Duck Says Don’t, by Alison Ritchie and Hannah George
Goose has gone on holiday and left Duck in charge of her pond. But Duck is a bit too enthusiastic. Soon Duck has put up signs everywhere. Diving is forbidden! No swimming. But then all his friends start leaving. Will bossy Duck learn his lesson before it's too late? Would you like to be featured on a future episode? Well now you can!
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31/12/23•10m 9s
Supertato, by Sue Hendra
Meet Supertato! He's always there for you when the chips are down. He's the supermarket superhero with eyes everywhere - but now there's a pea on the loose. A very, very naughty pea. Has Supertato finally met his match? (Featuring some very special cousins)
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30/12/23•7m 57s
Alan’s Big Scary Teeth, by Jarvis
Meet Alan, an alligator with a secret. Famed for his big, scary teeth, he sneaks into the jungle every day to scare the jungle animals ... after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! That is, until his teeth go missing.
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29/12/23•8m 29s
The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss
When the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, Sally and her brother are in for a roller-coaster ride of havoc and mayhem! The Cat can rescue them from a dull rainy day, but it means lots of thrills and spills along the way.
20/12/23•15m 33s
There’s a Unicorn in Your Book, by Tom Fletcher
WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting! But - oh dear! This Unicorn doesn't look very excited at all. In fact, he looks quite worried. Can you help to cheer him up?
17/12/23•9m 0s
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Reindeer, by Tom Fletcher & Dougie Poynter
One Christmas Eve, Danny and Dino receive an exciting invitation to the North Pole. Soon, they're on a festive tour of Santa's workshop, meeting elves and reindeer along the way. There's just one problem - Dino is VERY hungry, and he's surrounded by treats! Will he hold off until Santa's special feast, or will his rumbly tummy ruin Christmas?
15/12/23•10m 31s
Paddington at the Palace, by Michael Bond
When Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard, there are so many people in the way he can't see a thing. Luckily, a mysterious someone 'on high' appears to like small bears...
13/12/23•10m 15s
Sharing a Shell, by Julia Donaldson
When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn't want to share it with anyone - especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates.
12/12/23•11m 43s
The Squirrels Who Squabbled, by Rachel Bright
Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily though the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the edge of a waterfall! Working together might be the only way to save themselves now ...
07/12/23•8m 51s
You Must Bring a Hat, by Simon Philip & Kate Hindley
You are invited to the BIGGEST, BESTEST, HATTIEST party of ALL TIME. The only rule for attending this party is . . . you MUST bring a hat. But what if you don’t own a hat? Will bringing a monkey wearing a hat be enough?
06/12/23•11m 51s
Slinky Malinki, by Lynley Dodd
Slinky Malinki can steal anything - from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages!! But, will Slinky realise that crime doesn't pay?
01/12/23•12m 58s
Little Rabbit Foo Foo, by Micheal Rosen
He's wild, he's wicked, he's Little Rabbit Foo Foo! A bully-boy bunny likes nothing better than to ride through the forest bopping everyone on the head. Wriggly worms, tigers, no one is safe. But here comes the Good Fairy – and she is not amused!
30/11/23•9m 6s
Never Mess With a Pirate Princess, by Holly Ryan
Princess Prue was sweet and fair, till PIRATES stole her teddy bear! Don’t they know?! You NEVER mess with Prudence – pirate AND princess!
29/11/23•9m 36s
The Wild Guide to Starting School, by Laura Bunting
Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Follow this simple guide and you'll learn everything you need to know!
28/11/23•23m 53s
The Dinosaur Department Store, by Lily Murray
Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Instead of a puppy or a kitten her heart was set on a prehistoric pet. Join our feisty heroine and her family on a magical Mesozoic tour of their local dinosaur department store.
28/11/23•13m 44s
It Wasn’t Me, by Lucy Barnard
When naughty twins, Oscar and Ella, splat jelly, topple ladders and gobble entire chocolate cakes, they blame their poor dog, Patch. But Mum and Dad are getting very suspicious and it won't be long before the real culprits are revealed.
27/11/23•10m 19s
The Gingerbread Man
“Run, run, as fast as you can… you can’t catch me I’m the….”
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27/11/23•6m 39s
The Tale of the Valiant Ninja Frog, by Alastair Chisholm
Jamie and Abby are camping with Dad and they tell a bedtime story together. This story will star their favourites: a prince, a witch, a thief and some bears. "And the frog!" says Abby. This time there's a terrible ogre who's stolen all the keys to the kingdom. No one can get into their homes! No one can start their horses! It's a real mess. Our heroes must sneak into the ogre's castle and retrieve the keys. But when it comes to the crunch, only a tiny froggy hero, who's also a NINJA, can defeat the mighty ogre!
22/11/23•15m 42s
My School Unicorn, by Willow Evans
It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel all wobbly and anxious. Nursery is lots of fun, but big school sounds a little bit scary. But when Evie puts on her new school uniform, she makes a magical discovery. Hidden inside the pocket of her jumper is Bobby, a tiny school unicorn!
21/11/23•13m 35s
The Very Cranky Bear, by Nick Bland
In the Jingle, jangle jungle, four friends encounter a very cranky bear. Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up, but it's plain, boring Sheep who has the answer.
20/11/23•9m 1s
Never Show a T-Rex a Book, Rashmi Sirdeshpande
What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book? Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it . . . would she?
20/11/23•13m 12s
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - Ben Elf’s Birthday
Oh dear, it's Ben Elf's birthday and his best friend Fairy Princess Holly has completely forgotten about it! Can she make Ben a special birthday card using her fairy magic and make it to his birthday party on time?
19/11/23•11m 10s
If I had a Dinosaur, by Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow
A little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would be the best? A mouse is too small; a cat is too ordinary; and a fish is too… wet What about a real, live dinosaur?
18/11/23•8m 42s
Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell & Patrick Benson
Sarah, Percy and Bill the baby owls wake one night to find their mother gone. And as the darkness gathers and they perch patiently on their branch waiting for her return, oh how they worry!
17/11/23•6m 20s
Barbara Throws a Wobbler, by Nadia Shireen
Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is. She has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control!
16/11/23•12m 38s
Mr Leopards Bookshop, by Alexa Brown
There's a mysterious bookshop, tucked away from the world, with a rather unusual bookseller... Mr Leopard!
15/11/23•11m 2s
The Detective Dog, by Julia Donaldson
Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell.
Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why?
There's only one dog for the job ... and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!
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12/11/23•19m 25s
The Hugasaurus, by Rachel Bright
One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble.
Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness?
09/11/23•7m 40s
What Was I Scared Of? By Dr Suess
What's a pair of empty green trousers doing standing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike in Grin-itch? Or fishing on Roover River?
08/11/23•9m 16s
Tyrannosaurus Drip, by Julia Donaldson
Whoever heard of a vegetarian T Rex? When a baby Duckbill dinosaur ends up in the Tyrannosaurus nest, he feels very out of place, and his gruesome new family nickname him Drip. But this little dinosaur is not as weedy as he looks. In fact, he’s a real hero!
08/11/23•13m 46s
Don’t Disturb the Dragon, by Rhiannon Findlay
Somewhere near, a huge beast lies,
with giant claws and great big eyes . . .
DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON!
Tiptoe over, under, round and through the book, just . . . don't disturb the DRAGON!
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08/11/23•10m 33s
Bin Chicken Flies Again, by Kate and Jol Temple
‘Where’s all the garbage and delightful bin juice? This trash can is empty, I feel like a goose! That dirty truck is stealing my food! It’s simply not on. How terribly rude!’ Ibis has a grand plan to take back her food! But look out, she’s got some very hungry competition ...
05/11/23•12m 15s
I Need a New Bum, by Dawn McMillan
A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his, errrrr, his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one.
Will he choose an armor-plated bum?
A rocket bum? Or perhaps a robot bum? *warning, this story contains the word bum, bottom & other similar such words*
01/11/23•6m 23s
Naughty Narwhal, by Emma Adams
Narwhal is the most mischievous little creature in the sea. Wherever she is, she's always up to something.
And, one day, Narwhal sees all of her friends having a party and realises they didn't invite her.
Oh no - what will Narwhal do?
01/11/23•14m 32s
Supertato: Presents Evil Pea Jack And The Beanstalk, by Paul Linnet and Sue Hendra
It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum.
There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant?
01/11/23•13m 2s
The Paper Dolls, by Julia Donaldson
A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but danger isn’t far away…
29/10/23•10m 19s
Percy the Park Keeper - The Secret Path, by Nick Butterworth
It’s a beautiful spring morning and a perfect opportunity for Percy the park keeper to trim the overgrown maze. But mazes can be rather confusing and when Percy’s animal friends decide to have some fun, everyone is in for a surprise…
29/10/23•12m 51s
The Lion Inside, by Rachel Bright
Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!
25/10/23•9m 31s
Funnybones, by Allan and Janet Ahlberg
A big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton venture out one dark and spooky night for some rib-tickling adventures!
23/10/23•14m 18s
Super Daisy, by Rebecca Smith.
SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl who is very poorly. But Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and become the superhero that she really is.
21/10/23•11m 52s
Fergus in the Park, by Tony Maddox
When Farmer Bob goes shopping, Fergus looks out from the car and is happy to see a beautiful green park. But the park keeper is not very happy to see Fergus!
18/10/23•9m 0s
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, by Lynley Dodd
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk, and he's joined by furry friends of all shapes and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum).
17/10/23•8m 0s
Ten Minutes to Bed Little Dragon, by Rhiannon Fielding
Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed. But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time?
15/10/23•10m 27s
Charlie & Lola - Whoops! But it wasn’t me…
Let’s Read; Charlie & Lola - Whoops! But it wasn’t me…
Charlie wins first prize at school for his fantastic homemade rocket, but can he teach Lola that it's not a toy and shouldn't be played with?
12/10/23•12m 20s
The Short Sighted Giraffe, by A.H Benjamin
Giraffe can't see very well. But when her animal friends make her a pair of glasses, she refuses to wear them. Can her friends help her see sense?
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11/10/23•10m 38s
The Giant Jumperee, by Julia Donaldson
“I am the GIANT JUMPEREE & I’m as scary as can be!” But just who is the Giant Jumperee?
08/10/23•7m 58s
The Go-Away Bird, by Julia Donaldson
'The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest, With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.’ One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . .
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05/10/23•8m 29s
There’s a Dragon in your book, by Tom Fletcher.
OH LOOK, there's an EGG in this book! But this isn't any old egg - there's a dragon in it . . . And pretty soon she has set your book ON FIRE. OH NO!
28/09/23•8m 45s
The Book Without a Story, by Carolina Rabei
When the library closes, and the last librarian has gone home to bed … the books come alive and tell stories of their adventures. But Dusty the book has never been borrowed and dreams of finding someone to share his story with … Will he find his perfect reader?
24/09/23•10m 26s
The Bumble Bear, by Nadia Shireen.
Norman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey.
According to Norman, there can never be enough honey! And who has the most honey? The bees, of course!
So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply.
But how long will his disguise last?
And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear?
23/09/23•12m 40s
Bringing Down the Moon, by Jonathan Emmett
Mole thinks the moon is the most beautiful thing he's ever seen, so he sets about retrieving it, but bringing down the moon is not as easy as he thinks!
21/09/23•9m 35s
Charlie and Lola - But excuse ME, that is MY book.
Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola's absolute favourite book ever in the whole wide world. So naturally she is distraught when it's not at the library. Someone else has borrowed it! Charlie tries everything he can think of to placate her but nothing is ever going to beat Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies. That is, until Charlie finds Chimps and Chimpanzees and then Lola has a new best book ever!
21/09/23•13m 59s
The Tiger Who Came to Tea, by Judith Kerr
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!
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15/09/23•9m 45s
The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark - long version
0:00 The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark
02:09 Chapter 1 Dark is Exciting
13:31 Chapter 2 Dark is Kind
24:24 Chapter 3 Dark is Fun
33:06 Chapter 4 Dark is Necessary
46:07 Chapter 5 Dark is Fascinating
57:29 Chapter 6 Dark is Wonderful
1:11:37 Chapter 7 Dark is Beautiful
13/09/23•1h 22m
Dinosaurs in my School, by Timothy Knapman & Sarah Warburton
"Who has squashed our bookshelf?" Our teacher asks us all. "Someone's bitten the board in two! There are claw marks on the wall!" For one little boy, a regular day at school is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs are there to wreak havoc in the classroom, but the grown-ups can't see them!
05/09/23•8m 3s
The Princess & the Wizard, Julia Donaldson
Princess Eliza is having a birthday party. But just as she blows out the seven candles on her cake, the wicked wizard arrives… uninvited.
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03/09/23•18m 4s
Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson
"Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three." But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?
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02/09/23•10m 49s
Monkey Puzzle, by Julia Donaldson
Monkey is lost in the jungle, so he asks Butterfly to help him find his mum. However, Butterfly cannot seem to understand that Monkey and his mum look alike, so attempts to reunite Monkey with an elephant, a parrot and even a bat!
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28/08/23•7m 55s
Poo in the Zoo, by Steve Smallman
Bob McGrew, the head keeper at the zoo, loves his job except when he has to clean up after the animals! One day, after escaping his cage, the iguana leaves behind something that catches the attention of the entire town.... *warming, contains the words poo & many, many times*
28/08/23•8m 15s
Everybody’s Welcome, Patricia Hegarty
Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a home that opened its doors to everyone – tall or short, fat or thin, rich or poor… Well, perhaps if everybody pitches in to help, one little mouse can achieve that dream.
28/08/23•7m 23s
The Hospital Dog, by Julia Donaldson
Dot the Dalmatian loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward, but her work doesn’t stop there – when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day.
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26/08/23•9m 47s
Jack & the FlumFlum Tree, by Julia Donaldson
The only cure for Granny’s moozles is the fruit of the flumflum tree which grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose. So Jack and his crew set sail, with a large patchwork sack that Granny has filled with an odd assortment of items from chewing-gum to tent pegs. But what use will they be against hungry sharks, a leaky boat and a thieving monkey?
23/08/23•12m 52s
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess, Dougie Poynter & Tom Fletcher
Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help... the only problem is, they aren't sure where she actually is.
So they set off through Fairy Tale Land to track her down, but things don't go exactly to plan...
18/08/23•9m 24s
We’re going to find the Monster! By, Malorie Blackman & Dapo Adeola
Over the shimmering ocean, up the huge, high mountain, through the deep, dark forest . . . WE'RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER.
Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster.
16/08/23•10m 44s
The Smeds & The Smoos, by Julia Donaldson
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all.
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14/08/23•14m 38s
The Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen
The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.
08/08/23•20m 2s
Zog & the Flying Doctors, by Julia Donaldson
Meet the Flying Doctors – a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.
08/08/23•14m 6s
Bluey - Grannies
Bluey and Bingo are playing Grannies. While playing, they get stuck on a question: can grannies dance? Bluey thinks they can but Bingo doesn’t. There’s only one way to find out – call Nana and ask!
30/07/23•10m 15s
Charlie & Lola - I’m really REALLY concentrating.
It is Lola's first-ever school sport's day and, after much deliberation, she decides to enter the egg and spoon race, the most difficult race of all. She must try her best to keep her egg on the spoon. This means REALLY concentrating....
25/07/23•9m 14s
Charlie & Lola - We honestly CAN look after your Dog.
Charlie has this little sister Lola. Lola knows everything about dogs. One day they go to the park with Lotta, Marv and his dog, Sizzles.
"Honestly, we do promise to look after your dog." And Marv says, "Definitely no taking him off the lead."
22/07/23•14m 14s
Tabby McTat, by Julia Donaldson
Tabby McTat is a busker’s cat. He loves his life with Fred, singing along as people throw coins in their hat. Then one day Fred has an accident and the two are separated. How will they every find each other again? A touching story of friendship, loyalty, singing – and kittens!
12/07/23•13m 23s
The Snail & the Whale, by Julia Donaldson
The sea snail slithered all over the rock,
And gazed at the sea and the ships in the dock.
And as she gazed she sniffed and sighed.
“The sea is deep and the world is wide!
How I long to sail,”
Said the tiny snail.
12/07/23•12m 11s
Peppa Pig - Let’s Go Shopping, Peppa
Peppa and her family need something to eat for lunch. It's time for a trip to the supermarket! Mummy Pig is very keen on just getting the things on her shopping list, but when they get to the checkout, something else has appeared in the trolley..
06/07/23•9m 51s
The Magical Tale of Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
Once upon a time, hidden in the flowers and the thorny brambles, there was a magical place called the Little Kingdom. The Little Kingdom was full of tiny elves and fairies who were all friends -- and there were no better friends than Ben and Holly.
05/07/23•11m 38s
Happy Birthday Peppa!
It's Peppa's birthday and she is very excited. There is going to be a party - with presents and games and a cake - hooray.
But will Peppa's birthday wish come true when she blows out her candles?
29/06/23•13m 1s
The Society of Distinguished Lemmings, by Julie Colombet
In a society of lemmings, can a bear ever belong? It takes an awful lot of rules to be so fancy, but this group of lemmings is determined to be grand and elegant in everything they do. That means no rolling around, no climbing, and certainly no splashing in the mud!
26/06/23•14m 47s
I’m NOT cute, by Jonathan Allen
Baby Owl is fed up with his animal friends thinking he’s cute and fluffy, while to him it is perfectly obvious that he’s a a ‘huge and scary hunting machine’.
23/06/23•5m 44s
Peppa Pig - Super Peppa
At Peppa's preschool, Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they're older. They are all VERY excited! Except Peppa doesn't know what to dress up as....
20/06/23•12m 7s
Peppa Pig - The Biggest Muddy Puddle in the World!
Peppa and George wake up one morning to find that all the rain has made a flood, and their house is now on an island. But this means..... muddy puddles & perhaps the biggest muddy puddle, in the World!
20/06/23•8m 38s
The Singing Mermaid, by Julia Donaldson
When Sam Sly’s circus came to town,
Sam took a stroll by the sea.
He heard the mermaid singing
And he rubbed his hands with glee.
The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home shores to join the circus, but she soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea.
Will she ever escape?
04/06/23•12m 19s
Winnie the Pooh - Everyone is Special
The friends in the Hundred Acre Wood help Tigger learn why being different makes him special.
03/06/23•13m 0s
The Selfish Crocodile, by Faustin Charles & Michael Terry
Deep in the forest, lives a very large and very angry crocodile. Every morning, he shouts his selfish message: 'Stay away from my river! It's MY river! If you come in my river, I'll eat you all!' Not surprisingly, all the animals stay well away. Which is just how the crocodile likes it. Until one morning when the forest is filled with the groans of an animal in pain. The crocodile has toothache! But after the way he's treated them, will any of the other animals help him?
29/05/23•9m 45s
Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon, by Rachel Valentine
A dragon, a princess, a rescue mission and even a bit of breakdancing . . . Being different can be so much fun!
29/05/23•8m 52s
Superworm, by Julia Donaldson
Superworm is super long.
Superworm is super strong.
Watch him wiggle, see him squirm.
Hip hip hooray for Superworm!
16/05/23•6m 49s
Bluey, Camping
Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean-Luc. Even though Bluey and Jean-Luc don't speak the same language, they teach each other how to camp, plant trees, hunt a "wild pig" & the magic of friendship.
14/05/23•9m 6s
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, the lost Egg
Ben, Holly and Gaston the Ladybird have found a blue egg in the Meadow. A tiny little chick hatches from the egg and the children set off on an adventure to find the chick's mummy.
14/05/23•7m 7s
Zog, by Julia Donaldson
Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He’s also the most accident-prone, getting into one scrape after another as he learns to roar and fly and breathe fire. But who is the mysterious little girl that keeps coming to his aid? And can she really help with his toughest test: capturing a princess?
10/05/23•8m 42s
The Smartest Giant in Town, by Julia Donaldson
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes he decides it’s time for a new look. But on his way home he meets various animals who desperately need his help . . . and his clothes!
09/05/23•10m 38s
The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson.
"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."
Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!
14/04/23•9m 48s
Cave Baby, by Julia Donaldson
A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown bear . . . But where are they going?
11/04/23•6m 58s
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, by Julia Donaldson
Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book!
09/04/23•6m 35s
The Boy who unplugged the Sea! by Paul Brown
Little Marcel loved building beautiful sandcastles, but the tide would always wash away his fantastic creations. Annoyed with the tide for destroying his handiwork, Marcel has an amazing idea! - he'd simply swim to the bottom of the sea and unplug it! Unfortunately, his actions have drastic consequences!
09/04/23•7m 45s
A Squash and a Squeeze, by Julia Donaldson.
Wise old man, won’t you help me, please?
My house is a squash and a squeeze.
06/04/23•6m 11s
The Toucan Brothers, by Tor Freeman
What do you do when your sink's on the blink? In Tapton everyone knows who to call – the Toucans that can do, Sammy and Paul! But when new plumber Flash Rover swings into town, the Toucan's telephone stops ringing. Flash Rover may be faster and cheaper, but he's also a rotten cheat and it isn't long before the people of Tapton find themselves in deep, deep water . . .
06/04/23•7m 21s
Five Minutes to Bed! by Richard Dungworth
"But Captain, we're not tired yet!
We're terrors of the seven seas!
We're rough tough noisy pirates!
Just five more minutes, please!"
Captain Cutlass's crew aren't quite ready for bed yet. What jobs can he find to keep his trusty pirates busy?
30/03/23•6m 4s
Tiddler, by Julia Donaldson
Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of them all – the one about the fishermen and the net?
30/03/23•7m 23s
The Rhyming Rabbit, by Julia Donaldson
Poor old Rhyming Rabbit is feeling lonely and left out. None of his fellow rabbits appreciate his carefully thought-out poems. So one night he decides to take his talent elsewhere. And that’s how his underground adventure begins . .
29/03/23•10m 27s
The Highway Rat, by Julia Donaldson
Give me your buns and your biscuits!Give me your chocolate éclairs!For I am the Rat of the highway,and the Rat Thief never shares!
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25/03/23•9m 2s
The Baddies, by Julia Donaldson.
The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But baddies don’t always get their way ……
14/12/22•9m 51s
The Owl who was Afraid of The Dark, by Jill Tomlinson.
Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . .
So Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole, where he meets some new friends who will convince him that perhaps there is a little bit of magic in the dark after all.
15/11/22•10m 37s
Let’s Read, with Lyla and Dad
We love to read great stories & hope you have fun listening. So c’mon… let’s read 😊
14/11/22•23s