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All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. One Mole Digging a Hole is a fantastic rhyming counting story from the favourite preschool partnership of Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt. With plenty to giggle at, counting - or gardening - has never been so much fun! This brilliant audio edition of the story is read by Michael Fenton Stevens and features a read-along track.

Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II.

Dance along to 'Shuffle and Squelch', jump about to 'Keep on Go' and enjoy favourite fables such as 'The Mouse and the Lion' and 'The Wind and the Sun'. Sing along with this fun and action-packed collection, featuring Julia Donaldson's classic fable and action rhyme songs – perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed.

Kick your boots off, everyone. Summer's here, and so's the sun. Bright, bold and accessible, this collection of rhymes and poems for children is perfect for joining in. There are animal rhymes, rhymes to make you shuffle and squelch and clatter and patter, and rhymes to make you gallop like a horse or slide down the banister. In Shuffle and Squelch, Julia Donaldson's verse jumps off the page. Look out for rhymes for younger children from Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt in Wriggle and Roar.

The exceptional talents behind some of the nation’s best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children’s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children’s literature. It’s been 20 wonderful years of the Laureateship and now all 10 former honourees have banded together to celebrate the only way they know how: through stories and poems.

Poor jackdaw is about to fly into trouble - will he learn to read the animals' signs in time? The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation, the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle!

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well as many more fun-filled action songs and characters. Sing along with the T. Rex chorus, misbehave with Cave Baby and make a wish with Sugarlump and the Unicorn. An array of songs, perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed.

There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this story, so join in the fun - you've never seen a fashion show like it!

Eine Reise auf dem Hexenbesen ist lustig, aber das Leben ist auch für Hexen voller Gefahren. Vor allem, wenn die Hexe einem gefräßigen Drachen vor die Füße fällt. Da ist es gut, wenn man Freunde hat, die einem aus der Patsche helfen! Eine Mutmach-Geschichte des erfolgreichen Grüffelo-Teams mit tollen Mitmach-Songs auf Deutsch und Englisch.

A gorgeous rhyming adventure from Julia Donaldson and Anna Currey - perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or at any time at all! Rosie's Hat isn't just any old hat. When a gust of wind sweeps it off her head, it goes off on a whole hatful of adventures! It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding place for a mouse, a Frisbee for some children and even a nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find her hat again...or will she?

Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle's Magic Ball. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

Eine neugierige Schnecke will in die Welt hinaus und der Buckelwal nimmt sie auf seiner Flosse mit. Doch eines Tages strandet der Wal an der Küste im Sand und die kleine Schnecke weiß: Jetzt ist es an ihr dem Wal zu helfen. Die abenteuerliche Reise einer neugierigen Schnecke und eines Wals, der ihr die Wunder dieser Welt zeigt. Doch die Welt steckt, wie man weiß, auch voller Gefahren, da ist es nur gut, wenn man einen Freund hat, der einen in höchster Not rettet - auch wenn der so klein ist wie eine Seeschnecke.

Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But when the demanding Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and flies off to bring her presents a-plenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really worthy of sweet Bert's love?

Prenez garde ! Le Rat Scélérat est un mauvais garçon. Il chevauche par les chemins et dérobe leurs victuailles aux voyageurs.

Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear. There is one thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to undergo a truly terrific transformation?

A l'école des dragons, Zébulon est l'élève le plus enthousiaste. Mais aussi... le plus malhabile. Réussira-t-il jamais à capturer une princesse ?

Eine Reise auf dem Hexenbesen ist lustig, aber das Leben ist auch für Hexen voller Gefahren...

"Zébulon le dragon" : À l'école des dragons, Zébulon est l'élève le plus enthousiaste. Mais aussi... le plus malhabile. Réussira-t-il jamais à capturer une princesse ? "Zébulon le dragon et les médecins volants" : Zébulon le dragon, Perle la princesse et Tagada le Grand volent à la rescousse des malades et des blessés. Une princesse médecin ? Le roi ne l'entend pas de cette oreille, mais Perle est bien décidée à mener la vie qu'elle a choisie.

Old Macdonald is cleaning out his farmhouse kitchen when he comes across a dusty old teapot. And no one could be more surprised when a wish-granting genie pops out of the spout. Old Macdonald wishes for a wife, who wishes for a baby. A baby who wishes for a dog, who wishes for a cat, who wishes for some mice! It doesn't take long before the farmyard starts getting very busy, and very noisy! Will the genie ever get a break from granting wishes, and find some peace? If only there was someone who could grant him a wish....

Neue Abenteuer von den Schöpfern des Grüffelo. Dieser Wurm kann wirklich alles. Und er ist äußerst hilfsbereit. Er ist ein Superwurm. Doch selbst das Leben von Superwürmern ist, wie wir wissen, nicht ohne Gefahren. Aber wer gute Freunde hat, braucht nichts zu fürchten, selbst die fiese Echse nicht. Räuber Ratte war ein Schurke, Räuber Ratte war ein Dieb. Er raubte Reisenden das Essen, bis kein Krümel übrig blieb. Doch, wie so oft im Leben, ist sein Ruhm nicht endlos. Eines Tages kommt eine Ente des Wegs - und die ist schlau. Eine wahrhaftige Geschichte von Räuber Ratte, dem Schrecken der Landstraße.