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The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home
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Suzy is a small striped cat with long white whiskers, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. She likes living in France, chasing butterflies and being stroked the wrong way. She doesnt like straying too far from home. But like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon, falls asleep and is carried up, up and away over the Channel to England! How will she ever get back to her home in France? It wont be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water... A heartwarming story from bestselling author Jill Tomlinson, whose books have been hugely popular for nearly thirty years. Told in clear, simple language, they are idealfor young listeners, who can identify with the baby animals and...
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The Eggheads Quizbook
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BBC2's "Eggheads" - now in its seventh series - is one of the most successful quiz shows on television. Day after day, brilliant teams from across the nation try their luck against the seemingly invincible "Eggheads" such as Kevin Ashman (World Quiz Champion), Judith Keppel (first Millionaire winner), Chris Hughes (International Mastermind champion), Daphne Fowler (current Brain of Britain) and CJ de Mooi (multiple quiz show winner). Packed full of gruelling questions set by the individual Eggheads to test you on their specialist subjects as well as your general knowledge, "The Eggheads Quiz Book" gives you a chance to see if you are a worthy opponent. Can anyone beat the Eggheads?
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The Giggler Treatment
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If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. If they send a child to bed without their supper, or if they frighten a child, they get the Giggler Treatment. If they are dishonest to child, if say, they give a child fish and say it's chicken, or if they ever fart and then blame the child for it, they get the Giggler Treatment. If they are ever rude to a child or make them wear clothes that they hate they get the Giggler Treatment.
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The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up
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Hilda is a small, speckled hen. She is brave and very single-minded. When she hears that her aunt has just hatched five baby chicks, she is very excited, and cant wait to go and see them.There is a problem, however her aunt lives five miles away. How will Hilda ever travel all the way to her farm? But she has her heart set on getting there, and goes out to hitch a lift on a rubbish lorry, a fire engine, a scooter and even a steam roller! At first she is not very successful, but she keeps trying, because when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing and no one can stop her... A heartwarming story from bestselling author Jill Tomlinson, whose books have been hugely popular for nearly thirty years. Told in clear, simple language, they are ideal for young listeners who can identify with the baby...
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The Otter Who Wanted to Know
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Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat makes friends with another otter, called Bobby. The two enjoy playing and exploring together, until their lives are unexpectedly turned upside down when they get caught up in a storm and washed ashore on an island. Suddenly Pat doesnt have time to ask any questions, and even if she did, no one would know the answers. This time Pat just has to find things out for herself, to get back home to her family again. A heartwarming story from bestselling author Jill Tomlinson, whose books have been hugely popular for nearly thirty years. Told in clear, simple language, they are ideal for young listeners, who can identify with the baby animals...
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The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Glittering Storm
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Sarah Jane Smith and her friends investigate a mysterious clinic, in a thrilling new adventure read by Elisabeth Sladen.When Sarah Jane disturbs a burglar in the night, she is surprised to find a middle-aged woman, her pockets stuffed with jewellery, demanding gold. The next day, she reads a newspaper story about a granny who broke into a jewellers, and then Maria reports that a woman has been stealing rings and necklaces from the girls changing room at school.All the women had recently attended the Auriga Clinic, a private health centre specialising in treating muscular aches and pains. Is there a link between the clinic and the odd behaviour of its patients? Sarah Jane decides to find out, but she soon discovers that the clinics secret agenda is more sinister than she could ever have...
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The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Thirteeth Stone
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A stone circle spells danger for Sarah Jane Smith and friends, in a thrilling new adventure read by Elisabeth Sladen. Sarah Jane is helping out on a school trip with Luke, Maria and Clydes class. On the way home, the group stop off at The Stone Whisperers, a dozen standing stones enclosed by a dome. Set apart from the circle is a thirteenth stone: the King Stone. Legend has it that this is an evil king who was captured in battle by twelve knights, and turned to stone. To keep him imprisoned, the knights too turned to stone, holding him forever in their power. Nice story, but its just a myth isnt it? Luke finds himself strangely drawn to the King Stone. Over two metres high, and covered in moss, it glows with a strange, unearthly light. But when the secret of the stones is finally...
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This Little Piggy
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A traditional collection of animal rhymes and songs to join in with and sing along with, accompanied by lively music and real animal sounds.
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Thomas & Friends: The Railway Stories Vol. 2
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Three more books from the bestselling Railway Series, written by The Reverend W. Awdry and read by Michael Angelis. Thomas the Tank Engine has been delighting children for over 60 years. He first puffed his way out of the station in a series of hugely popular books, then he appeared on television and even starred in his own movie! Now you can enjoy three more original adventures about the little steam train and his friends, and listen to some songs about him too. Tank Engine Thomas AgainThe fourth book of the famous Railway Series. Thomas is chuffed to have his own branch line but the Fat Controller keeps an eye on him as usual. Thomas still ends up in trouble, but he also makes some new friends. Troublesome Engines Henry meets an elephant and the Fat Controller has to deal with the...
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Tweenies: Frog's New Home & Other Stories
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Judy reads four specially adapted stories about Bella, Milo, Fizz and Jake. In Frog's New Home, Jake finds a home for a friendly frog called Norman. The Tweenies act the story of Three Little Pigs in I'll Huff and I'll Puff. They go on a treasure hunt while waiting for their jelly to set in The Wobbly Jelly Hunt. And in Wings, Dotman comes to the rescue when their flying game gets a little bit scary.
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