Nosy Crow Stories Aloud

The Christmas story and what follows: the fleeing of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Herod’s soldiers to Egypt. This is a book with timeless crossover appeal and a message that couldn’t be more relevant.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Refuge is written by Anne Booth, illustrated by Sam Usher and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/refuge. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Strange and spooky things are happening down on the farm, and Farmer Greg knows exactly who to call -Ghost-hunters! The three little pigs are the best guys for the job, a specialist team of Ghosthunters equipped with the latest in ghost-hunting gadgets. But when the Phantom Finder 5000 fails to recognise any paranormal activity AT ALL, the pigs realise all is not quite as it seems. . . and there’s certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coup up on the hill . . . could that be a were puppy?The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Mystery Of The Haunted Farm is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-mystery-of-the-haunted-farm. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

This brave little wolf has someone special who always wants the very best for him. Daddy wolf loves teaching his little one the ways of the world and, side by side, they make a super team!The Stories Aloud audio edition of Wish is written and illustrated by Emma Dodd and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/wish. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Daddy Bear insists that nothing can frighten a bear – but when there’s a noise in the night, Baby Bear isn’t convinced. The bears set out to make sure there aren’t any monsters but, as they vanish one by one, it looks like Daddy Bear might not be so brave after all!The Stories Aloud audio edition of Nothing Can Frighten A Bear is written by Elizabeth Dale, illustrated by Paula Metcalf and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/nothing-can-frighten-a-bear/. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Old Macdonald’s farm is full of pigs, cows, sheep, hens and horses, but what he really loves is his COLOSSAL collection of vehicles! From bicycles, tractors and buses, to boats, fire engines and aeroplanes, there are LOTS of things that go on Old Macdonald’s farm.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Old MacDonald's Things That Go is written by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Migy Blanco and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/old-macdonalds-things-that-go. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Whether they’re big, small, fast, slow, stripy, spotty or anything in-between, there’s just so much to love about dinosaurs! With a rhythmic rhyming text, bright watercolour illustrations, and lots of loveable dinosaurs, this joyful read is perfect for little dinosaur experts.The Stories Aloud audio edition of We Love Dinosaurs is written and illustrated by Lucy Volpin and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/we-love-dinosaurs. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Hungry Little Mouse is looking for some breakfast and he knows just where he can find it. Scampering into the kitchen, he finds lots of delicious treats. But as he finally finds something that’s just perfect, Little Mouse quickly discovers he’s not the only one looking for breakfast!The Stories Aloud audio edition of Little Mouse's Big Breakfast is written and illustrated by Christine Pym and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/little-mouses-big-breakfast. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped their life of crime for a career in cupcakes. But when they’re asked to bake for a seriously swanky party, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery. Somebody has taken Lady Kate’s tiara. Can they catch the culprit?The Stories Aloud audio edition of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond Chase is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Steven Lenton and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/shifty-mcgifty-and-slippery-sam-the-diamond-chase. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Our intrepid team of dinosaurs are back but this time they are pirates in search of buried treasure! Having navigated their way to a desert island and dug up their booty, they are just sailing away when they are ambushed by a fearsome band of marauding baddy-pirates! The Stories Aloud edition, written and illustrated by Penny Dale, is published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/dinosaur-pirates/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Bella loves Anna. In fact, Bella loves Anna SO MUCH that she wants to be just like her, and copies every single thing she does. But like all little kittens, Bella and Anna get into a bit of a tangle. A light-hearted look at playground friendships and finding your own way. The Stories Aloud edition of Copy Cat, written and illustrated by Ali Pye, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/copy-cat/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she’s not the only one… her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie’s bath is ruined. What can she do? The Stories Aloud edition of Get Out of My Bath! is illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/get-out-of-my-bath/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Dave loves his cave. Inside is decorated EXACTLY the way he likes it. Outside there is a lovely spot for a fire and the grass is always lovely and green. But, Dave is unhappy. What if there might be an even better cave out there? And off he sets in search of a new home. But it turns out that good caves are hard to find. They’re either too small, or too big, or too full of bats, until he finds one that looks MUCH more promising. Outside has the perfect space for a fire and the grass is greener than any he’s ever seen . . . But why does it look so familiar? The Stories Aloud edition of Dave's Cave is written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/daves-cave/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

From summer in the meadow to autumn in the forest and lots of environments in between, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature and wildlife. What will you see down on the farm? Can you find the robin in the snow? There’s so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for toddlers. The Stories Aloud edition of National Trust: Look and Say What You See in the Countryside is illustrated by Sebastien Braun, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/national-trust-look-and-say-what-you-see-in-the-countryside/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Packed with comic capers and animal antics, this brilliantly bold book follows Mouse’s madcap race after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to avoiding an alpine avalanche. But is Gorilla really such a baddie after all? Not at all! Mouse is simply trying to catch him to give him his banana! The Stories Aloud edition of Follow That Car is written by Lucy Feather, illustrated by Stephan Lomp, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/follow-that-car/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

It’s time for Bunny to go to bed, but he doesn’t want to leave his mummy and when he gets all tearful, Mummy Bunny knows just the rock-a-bye lullaby to comfort her little one. Hush-a-Bye Bunny is perfect for comforting sleepy little bunnies who don’t like being left alone when it’s time to turn out the light. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Hush-a-Bye Bunny is written and illustrated by Holly Surplice, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/hush-a-bye-bunny/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Everyone knows that the very last story before bed is the best story of all. But the problem is, everyone wants to be in that very last story! A familiar fairy tale is turned topsy-turvy when Cinderella hijacks the story of The Three Little Pigs, then Little Red Riding Hood jumps in, adamant that her story is better because it’s full of danger. And then the Big Bad Wolf turns up too! But disaster strikes! Uh-oh! What will they do? The reader is still awake and needs a story! The characters make up their own story, of course, and one with enough funniness, romance, danger AND cake (obviously) to keep everyone happy. The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Last Book Before Bedtime is illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-last-book-before-bedtime/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Loosely following the months of the year, this colourful, busy book follows the little ones as they take part in seasonal activities, from visiting the spring lambs to paddling on the beach to cooking for an autumn feast. Filled with images and references that all toddlers will identify with, and with lots to talk about, this title is domestic and familiar, and just perfect for sharing.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland: All Year Round is illustrated by Marion Billet, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/littleland-all-year-round/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

From the creator of the highly-acclaimed Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish, comes this brand new tale about the little bunny with the big heart, and the true gift of friendship. Little Snow Bunny loves nothing better than playing with her friends in the wintry forest. Every day holds the promise of adventure for Snow Bunny, Fox, Bear and Mouse. But one particularly cold day, no-one wants to play and Snow Bunny is left all alone. Whatever will she do? With a little luck and a lot of imagination, she makes cosy winter gifts for all her friends, just in time for Christmas Eve. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Snow Bunny's Christmas Gift is illustrated by Rebecca Harry, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/snow-bunnys-christmas-gift/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Everybody knows that penguins belong at the South Pole and polar bears live at the North Pole – but what would happen if, one day, a family of picnicking penguins accidentally got lost? When the hapless Pilchard-Brown family find themselves at completely the wrong pole, they need Mr White, the friendly polar bear, to guide them all the way home. . .The Stories Aloud audio edition of Poles Apart is written by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Jarvis, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/poles-apart/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Greta and Gracie are sisters – Greta is chatty while Gracie is quiet and it’s all fine until, one day, everything changes. It’s nearly Christmas and together the sisters decorate the tree, shop for presents and even try a spot of ice-skating! But Greta, of course, always knows best – poor Gracie can’t get a word in edgeways. Then on Christmas Eve, while Greta is quietly sleeping, Gracie hears a funny noise . . . whatever could it be? She creeps downstairs to investigate, and the next morning her very special revelation leaves chitty chatty Greta lost for words! The Stories Aloud audio edition of Christmas For Greta and Gracie is written and illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/christmas-for-greta-and-gracie/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/