What the Ladybird Heard Next

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What the Ladybird Heard Next, by Julia Donaldson, follows the clever ladybird as she once again overhears a mischievous plot. She enlists the help of her animal friends to thwart two robbers planning a raid. With teamwork and a clever plan, the farm animals aim to protect their homestead from the impending scheme.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love a good rhyming adventure with a mix of animal antics and crafty problem-solving. It brings familiar farmyard friends back together to thwart another sneaky plot, making it perfect for fans of exciting and humorous tales.

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What the Ladybird Heard Next

The ladybird and her farm animal friends have a clever crime-busting plan in this fantastic farmyard story, the second in the What the Ladybird Heard series.

The ladybird and her farm animal friends have a clever crime-busting plan in this fantastic farmyard story, the second in the What the Ladybird Heard series.

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Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.

Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately, the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. With slapstick action, animal noises, and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll be reading over and over again.

Now available as a board book, this much-loved classic is perfect for young readers, with brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks.

Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday, and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.

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What the Ladybird Heard Next is praised for its delightful use of rhyming couplets by Julia Donaldson, which are seamlessly paired with Lydia Monks's vibrant illustrations. It's highlighted as a humorous and entertaining sequel, capturing the fun and cleverness of the ladybird and her farmyard pals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529082173

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks
  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 488g

Pages: 30

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. She is also the author and illustrator of the Twit Twoo School picture books. Lydia lives in Sheffield.

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