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A collection of six stories from the world of Rachel Bright & Jim Field. Meet a brave lion, two squabbling squirrels, a wandering whale and many more incredible animal characters in these best-loved rhyming tales.

Twelve stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this summer? Worry no more with this compilation of 12 of the best loved stories. One hour of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys - keeping at bay the dreaded question: 'are we there yet'?

In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock—all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. 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!

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 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.

In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free...a koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Kevin likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But when change comes along uninvited one day, Kevin discovers that life can be new and wonderful!

Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only—to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night. But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy's performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back.

It can be tough being the only monster in Cutesville, but - with a little encouragement from his friends - Love Monster is always ready to step out of his comfort zone and into adventure! Featuring an instantly charming main character, who will appeal to adults and children alike, this fun-filled collection brings together five fantastic stories.

Wilf is as strong and independent as a wolf cub can be. He doesn't need help from his friends and family—whatever it is, he can do it ALL BY HIMSELF. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the snow and chill of an Arctic night, he discovers something important—sometimes we all need the help of a friend to keep us safe and show us the way.

Five entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s springtime stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Halloween. This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by authors including Rachel Bright, Benji Davies, Tom Percival and Rob Scotton.

Die Bilderbuch-Bestseller vom Erfolgsduo Rachel Bright und Jim Field als Hörbuch! Immer wird die kleine Maus übersehen. Das reicht jetzt! Vom Löwen will sie nun das Brüllen lernen, um sich bemerkbar zu machen. Dann hat das Ganze ein Ende, oder? Und Kimi Koala? Der ist König Bewegungslos: Noch nie hat er sich von seinem geliebten Eukalyptusbaum heruntergetraut. Doch dann muss er plötzlich mal etwas Neues wagen... Zwei Geschichten, die zeigen, dass auch in kleinsten Wesen das Herz eines mutigen Löwen schlummern kann und dass Veränderung uns zu neuen Ufern führt.

When Love Monster finds a mystery box of chocolates at his door, he can’t believe his luck. But he’s soon thrown into a whirlwind of turmoil. Should he keep the chocolates for himself? Or risk the perils of sharing his good fortune with his friends? This super-funny rumbly-tummy sherbert explosion of a story shows that when faced with the selection box of life, following your heart will bring you the best treats of all.

Love Monster is going on an exciting adventure...to the beach! He can’t wait to be the best surfer in the world! But as Love Monster gets closer to the extremely big waves, the less sure he is. Will he even have the courage to dip a toe in the ocean? A reassuring let-the-waves-roll-over-your-feet story about how, sometimes, perfect is just one more practice away.

Featuring the only Monster in Cutesville, Love Monster is a wonderfully warm and witty look at how sometimes, when you least expect it, love finds you… From a phenomenal picture book talent. It can be tough being the only funny-looking Monster in Cutesville, but this Monster is not one to hang around and feel sorry for himself, so he’s off – out into the big wide world to look for someone to love him.

Humphrey the whale is on a quest: to find the one perfect object that will make him feel complete. He roams far and wide, gathering endless undersea treasure as he goes. Yet, no matter how many goodies he accumulates, Humphrey still doesn't feel content. Could it be friendship, not possessions, that will really make Humphrey's heart sing?

It’s way past bedtime o’clock in Cutesville, and Love Monster is the only one who’s wide awake.... Or is he? As the sounds of the night make his imagination run wild...will he be brave enough to stare his fears straight in the googly eye? A heart-poppingly empowering, edge-of the-bed story, about how, sometimes, it’s only when we face our fears, that we find out there was nothing to be scared of, after all.

It’s Present Day in Cutesville, and Love Monster is on the lookout for something shiny for someone wonderful. But wonderful, shinyful things can be very expensive...what is a Love Monster to do? A heart-warming remember-the-important-things-in-life story about how presents don’t have to cost the earth to mean the world!

Find out what's behind the latest political sex scandals in "Sex, Lies, and Hush Money", learn about how "Atheists Do It Better" and find out "Why Lying About Monogamy Matters". From an insider look at being gay in the military pre-DADT and an impassioned defense of circumcision to a dating site for people with STDs, nuanced explorations of teen sex laws, prostitution, sex at 66, SlutWalks, female orgasm workshops, and more,