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A collection of seven magical stories from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, brought to life on audio CD.
About the author
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 18 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children’s Book Award, the Stockport Children’s Book Award and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Mouse’s Big Day, written and illustrated by Lydia, is the first book in her Twit Twoo School series. Lydia lives in Sheffield.David Tennant has worked extensively in the theatre but is best known for Casanova, Blackpool and as the 10th face of the Doctor in Dr Who. His film appearances include Stephen Fry's Bright Young Things and The Last September and Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. His many television credits include Takin' Over the Asylum, He Knew He Was Right, Foyle's War and People Like Us.Imelda Staunton is well know internationally for her many film roles, just some of which include Vera Drake, Shakespeare in Love , Sense and Sensibility and Nanny McPhee. Her television work includes Fingersmith, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, The Singing Detective and David Copperfield. She won the BAFTA for best actress for her role as Vera Drake and was also nominated for the best actress Oscar at the 77th Annual Academy Awards.Julian Clary is one of the country's most recognisable entertainers and during his 17 years in showbusiness has turned his hand to comedy, acting, presenting, writing and even performing as a novice dancer on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. He has a cat called Gloria and a dog called Valerie who was thrilled to win 'Best In Series' in BBC1's recent show Celebrity Dog School, for Children In Need.Sophie Thompson's many screen credits include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Persuasion, Emma, Dancing at Kughnasa, The Railway Children, Relative Values and Gosford Park. She received an Olivier Award for Best Actress for Into the Woods.
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A collection of seven magical stories from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, brought to life on audio CD.
