Nosy Crow Stories Aloud

From acclaimed illustrator Ed Bryan, this magical retelling of the world’s favourite fairy tale is perfect for sharing with the very young. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Cinderella is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/cinderella. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

This 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 The Three Little Pigs is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-three-little-pigs. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

No longer content with building, zooming, or even rescuing, the dinosaurs now have their sights set on something much, much bigger… the moon!Join our fearsome friends as they prepare for their journey into space: will the launch go smoothly? Will they make it to the moon – and back again? Another fast and furious dinosaur adventure from the brilliant Penny Dale. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/dinosaur-rocket. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Weasels – what do they do all day? Eat nuts and berries? Frolic in leaves? Lurk in the dark? Argue with squirrels? Hide in their weasel holes? Well, all these are wrong. What they really do is . . . plot world domination. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Weasels is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/weasels. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Based around the time-honoured theme of home is where the heart is, this warm and witty story is a celebration of the individual and offers a valuable lesson on not judging others.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Troll Swap is written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/troll-swap. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Princess Ruby really is a horrid child – the most spoilt princess you could ever meet. And when it’s her birthday, there are so many presents the palace literally bulges at the seams. Was there ever a more selfish princess? The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Princess and the Presents is written by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/the-princess-and-the-presents. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

While Pandora likes things to be normal (ish), her Granny just loves to magic things along, and their trip to the supermarket is anything but ordinary. As fishfingers start flying around, Pandora tells Granny to behave herself. But when Pandora spots a couple of robbers up to no good, an extra-ordinary Granny is exactly what’s needed!The Stories Aloud audio edition of Hubble Bubble: Spells-A-Popping! Granny's Shopping! is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Joe Berger and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/spells-a-popping-granny-s-shopping. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

One snowy Christmas Eve, a small bunny goes in search of Santa to ask him to make her Christmas wish come true. On the way, she meets many other animals all in need of a little help, which she gladly offers – and in the offering makes her own wish come true!The Stories Aloud audio edition of Snow Bunny's Christmas Wish illustrated by Rebecca Harry and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/small-snow-bunny-s-christmas-wish. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Follow 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/

It’s Mouse’s first day at Miss Moon’s Moonlight School for all the small creatures of the night, but she is VERY shy – too shy even to say hello. Luckily, with help from Miss Moon and her new friends Bat, Cat and Owl, a game of hide-and-seek makes Mouse feel right at home.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Mouse's First Night 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/mouse-s-first-night-at-moonlight-school. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Join in with Littleland, the spot-and-say fun for little ones! Designed to stimulate speech and build vocabulary, this busy book is full of familiar scenes and fascinating detail.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland is illustrated by Marion Billet and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/littleland. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Dog has everything he needs in his big blue suitcase – it’s the perfect fit for all the little treasures he has collected along the way, and Dog feels he has all the needs in the world. Until one night, Mouse comes along and Dog discovers that life is richer and more fun with a friend and his big blue suitcase is actually the perfect fit for two.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Just Right for Two is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/just-right-for-two. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

One snowy Christmas Eve, the king buys some soft red cloth to make a cloak for the princess. Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth, which is just right to make a scarf that will protect the smallest mouse from the winter chill.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Just Right for Christmas is written by Birdie Black, illustrated by Ros Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/just-right-for-christmas. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

What do you do when in trouble? You call Dinosaur Rescue, of course! Featuring a riotously rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this exciting picture book in the hugely successful series is packed with adventure and a rabble of roaring, rescuing dinosaurs! The perfect book for boys. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Dinosaur Rescue! is written and illustrated by Penny Dale, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/dinosaur-dig-series/dinosaur-rescue. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Digger Dog loves to dig up bones . . . the bigger the better. But for the biggest bone in the world, what will Digger Dog need? The biggest digger in the world, of course! This book has all the ingredients for a brilliant picture book for pre-schoolers, with an obvious nod towards boys.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Digger Dog is written by William Bee, illustrated by Cecilia Johansson, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/digger-dog. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Who’s the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it’s Captain Beastlie, me hearties! He is a horror and embarrassment to his ship-shape crew. This innocently revolting picture book from highly regarded author, Lucy Coats and illustrator, Chris Mould will appeal particularly to boys fond of laughing at disgusting snot and bogey-related subjects. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party is written by Lucy Coats and illustrated by Chris Mould, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/picture-books/captain-beastlie. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen out of one story and into yours and was – not to put too fine a point on it – furious? This is a lovely book for sharing and discussing how words and pictures work. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Open Very Carefully, illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne with words by Nick Bromley, published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/open-very-carefully. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide on a career-change after one bungled burglary too many.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton, published by Nosy Crow.Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/shifty-mcgifty-and-slippery-samFind out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

Count to ten and back again with the world’s sweetest guinea pigs! The guinea pigs are having a party and – like many toddler parties – it’s all going a bit wrong. But, not to worry, it all ends happily with party bags galore.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Guinea Pig Party by Holly Surplice, published by Nosy Crow.Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/guinea-pig-partyFind out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/

A joyful celebration of the physical book in all its glory! For the very young, books can be anything – from a chair, to a tower, to a hat – but the best thing they can be . . . is a book… and it’s never too soon to share a good book with your little ones.The Stories Aloud audio edition of Books Always Everywhere by Jane Blatt and Sarah Massini, published by Nosy Crow.Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books-always-everywhereFind out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/