Sinopsis
Nosy Crow is an award-winning publisher of multimedia apps as well as print books. Download our podcasts for free audio readings of our picture books as part of our innovative Stories Aloud programme.
Episodios
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The Baby That Roared!
03/09/2015 Duración: 08minMr. and Mrs. Deer would love a baby, and one day they find a little antlered bundle on the doorstep. Mrs. Deer thinks their wish has come true; Mr. Deer thinks that the baby is very, very peculiar. When the baby won’t stop roaring, they ask advice from family and friends but it takes wise old Granny Bear to spot the problem: the baby’s not a baby – it’s a little monster. A very greedy little monster at that . . . and why have all their friends mysteriously disappeared? The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Baby That Roared! is written by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Nadia Shireen, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-baby-that-roared/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Who Woke the Baby?
30/07/2015 Duración: 06minIt’s early morning in the jungle and little gorilla is NOT happy. Whoever woke him up?! As the mystery unfolds, we learn that a chain of events involving an assortment of animals all played a part, and that it all began with… Butterfly, who touched down on the same flower as Bee, which made Bee buzz, which made Frog croak, which made Crocodile thrash, and so on, until Hippo yawned the yawn that woke the baby. And what makes the baby gorilla happy in the end? Why, the dancing Butterfly that woke everyone in the first place!A satisfying cyclical text and repeated refrains make this an unforgettable, read-along romp of a book by the creators of the Gilbert the Great series.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Who Woke the Baby? is written by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Charles Fuge and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/who-woke-the-baby. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar
02/07/2015 Duración: 09minReformed robber dogs Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have embarked upon a radical career change and are now running a charming café. Life’s sweet as a sugared doughnut until their new, seemingly cute-as-a-cupcake employee turns out to be infamous cat-burglar Kitty-le-Claw. Shifty and Sam are caught in a sticky situation when they find themselves in the frame for Kitty’s raid on a bank vault. Have the cake-loving canines bitten off more than they can chew…? The Stories Aloud audio edition of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Steven Lenton and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/shifty-mcgifty-and-slippery-sam-the-cat-burglar. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Owl Wants to Share at Moonlight School
02/07/2015 Duración: 09minAt Miss Moon’s magical school for all the small creatures of the night, Bat, Cat, Owl and Mouse are asked to draw their favourite night-time thing. But, oh dear, there aren’t enough crayons! Owl wants to share, but how will he convince the others? Sharing is difficult when you’re only little, but this funny, charming story will help bring everyone together. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Owl Wants to Share at Moonlight School is written by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Ali Pye and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/owl-wants-to-share-at-moonlight-school. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten 24pp
01/07/2015 Duración: 03minFollow Princess Penelope as she runs through the palace and the palace grounds, including a maze, garden and the royal stables, chasing her naughty runaway kitten. Strong contemporary art and design from a rising star add a whole extra dimension to the book and give it wide-ranging commercial appeal. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten is written and illustrated by Alison Murray and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/princess-penelope-and-the-runaway-kitten-paperback. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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The Princess and the Giant
11/06/2015 Duración: 14minPrincess Sophie is EXTREMELY fed up. She can’t get to sleep and it’s ALL because of that grumpy old giant, stomping about all night. But when Sophie reads her favourite book of fairy tales, she suddenly has a bright idea and figures out EXACTLY what that giant really needs.The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Princess and the Giant is written by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-princess-and-the-giant Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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The Fairiest Fairy
11/06/2015 Duración: 10minPoor Betty! She’s always getting into messy muddles. She can’t paint a rainbow, or scatter dewdrops and her pirouettes are, well, pretty precarious. You see, with so many animals to rescue and friends to help, there’s just no time for Betty to practise all the things a fairy should. But when it come to the Fairy Ball, Betty’s friends return her gifts of kindness and it becomes clear who is actually the fairiest fairy of them all. The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Fairiest Fairy is written by Anne Booth, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-fairiest-fairy Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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The Big Monster Snoreybook
12/05/2015 Duración: 09minWith masses of monsters to spot and an awesome onomatopoeic text, this is a book that will be enjoyed over and over again. But be careful! Sometimes the smallest monsters of all are the ones to watch out for! The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Big Monster Snoreybook is written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-big-monster-snorey-book Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Superhero Dad
12/05/2015 Duración: 04minDad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away, he tells super jokes and can even make super-scary monsters go away at bedtime! This vibrant, humorous and warmhearted celebration of all the incredible things a dad can do is a soon-to-be-classic book about the specialness of dad (and their superhero sons!). The Stories Aloud audio edition of Superhero Dad is written by Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Joe Berger, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/superhero-dad Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Jack and the Beanstalk
12/05/2015 Duración: 08minThis hilarious and beautiful retelling of the classic children’s fairy tale is sure to get everyone in the family giggling. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Jack and the Beanstalk is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/jack-and-the-beanstalk Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Little Red Riding Hood
12/05/2015 Duración: 07minWith its delightfully modern heroine and a cast of funny characters, this charming retelling of the classic story is set to become a family favourite.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Little Red Riding Hood is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/little-red-riding-hood Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Cinderella's Sister and the Big Bad Wolf
02/04/2015 Duración: 10minThink you know the story of Cinderella? Think again… This laugh-out-loud picture book turns the traditional tale TOTALLY upside down! For example, did you know that there were three ugly sisters? And how about this – Cinderella wasn’t actually very nice? And, far from being a mean-mouthed little madam, the youngest sister, Gertie, was the kindest person you could ever hope to meet?This sidesplitting spin on a favourite fairy tale is full of wit and wonder, and the first book from an exciting new author and illustrator team. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Cinderella's Sister and the Big Bad Wolf is written by Lorraine Carey, illustrated by Migy Blanco, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/cinderella-s-sister-and-the-big-bad-wolf Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Littleland Around the World
17/03/2015 Duración: 14minFrom New York to Australia and lots of lands in between, this second Littleland picture book features a stunning scene on every spread and is perfect for developing vocabulary and exploring different cultures.With a ‘Can you see?’ feature on every spread and a simple, chatty narrative, Littleland Around the World mimics the daily conversations between mother and child and makes the perfect next step up from board books.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland Around the World is illustrated by Marion Billet, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/littleland-round-the-world Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Use Your Imagination
17/03/2015 Duración: 08minRabbit is bored, but luckily Wolf has the perfect solution. “Why not write a story?” he suggests. “I am a librarian, you know.” And so Wolf teaches Rabbit to use his imagination to create an exciting story. Rabbit is DESPERATE to know what happens, when it suddenly becomes clear that Wolf is very, very hungry…An inventive, entertaining story about how an imaginative rabbit outwits a wolf and becomes the hero of his own adventure.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Use Your Imagination is illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/use-your-imagination. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Funny Face Sunny Face
17/03/2015 Duración: 03minHeavenly toddlers, adorable animals and an exuberant rhyming text are combined in this charming new picture book for the very young from Just Right for Christmas illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw, and mult-award-winning author, Sally Symes.Celebrating all things toddler, this delightful book bursts with fun and laughter, and is a joy to read aloud.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Funny Face Sunny Face is written by Sally Symes, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/funny-face Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Nuts in Space
17/03/2015 Duración: 12minAn elite crew of furry animals are celebrating. They have found the Lost Nuts of Legend and according to the myth, the bearer of this mythical snack will be immortal, invincible and never will it be past their bedtime – now all they have to do is go home. But – oh dear – if only it were that simple. Everyone is starving, the Star Nav is broken, the neighbours are distinctly unfriendly and it was a really, REALLY bad idea to stop at the Death Banana and ask for directions. Will they EVER find their way home? And, most importantly will they get home before something happens to the Nuts?’From the hugely talented creator of Weasels, this stellar story is full of humour and action-packed pages to pore over.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Nuts in Space is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/nuts-in-space Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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A Lullaby for Little One
17/03/2015 Duración: 04minAt the end of a lovely, fun-filled day, there’s time for just one last game for Little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit and their woodland friends. But when Little Bunny gets tired and it becomes too much of a hullabaloo, Big Daddy Rabbit knows that a special lullabaloo lullaby is exactly what’s needed.A beautifully lyrical lullaby illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist, Charles Fuge.The Stories Aloud audio edition of A Lullaby for Little One is written by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Charles Fuge, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/lullabaloo Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Toot goes to Dinosaurland
16/03/2015 Duración: 05minToot’s little car has a most unusual feature – it has a magical sat nav system! So, when he presses the special button, off he zooms on an adventure with his trusty toy puppy for company. But where will he go first? To Dinosaurland, of course! He meets dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes but, watch out Toot, there are some VERY big dinosaurs about!This adorably inquisitive new character from a much-loved picture book team is perfect for dinosaur-mad pre-schoolers.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Toot goes to Dinosaurland is written and illustrated by Catherine and Laurence Anholt, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/toot-goes-to-dinosaurlandFind out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights
16/03/2015 Duración: 10minWhen a truly terrifying sound wakes the inhabitants of a fairytale kingdom, it takes clever Princess Daisy to realise that the culprit of this dreadful din is a dragon, but the three knights who answer her father’s call for a hero to capture the creature prove to be nothing but NINCOMPOOPS!But what’s this? Riding a cow and armed with a book rather than a sword, a fourth mystery knight dares to enter the dragon’s den. But who can it be…? Plucky Princess Daisy of course! A fabulously funny picture book that demonstrates that anyone can be brave.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights is written and illustrated by Stephen Lenton, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/princess-daisy-and-the-dragon-and-the-nincompoop-knights. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
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Because I Love You
12/12/2014 Duración: 06minIt’s bedtime for Little Bear, but as his mummy tucks him into bed, he wonders if he’s had enough love that day. So Mummy Bear takes Little Bear on a journey, reminding him of all that they’ve done that day – of the laughter, the discovery, the joy – but most of all of the love they’ve shared. And Little Bear goes to bed happy, warm – and loved. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Because I Love You is written by David Bedford, illustrated by Rebecca Harry and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/because-i-love-you. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/