What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday

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What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is a delightful children's story by Julia Donaldson where the clever Ladybird embarks on a holiday adventure. During her trip, she overhears two familiar criminals plotting a cunning heist, and it becomes her mission to thwart their sneaky plans. With the help of some animal friends, the Ladybird devises a brilliant scheme to save the day.
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Children will delight in following the clever ladybird as she thwarts a fiendish plan in a bustling city. Accompanied by Donaldson's playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it's perfect for those who love a mix of adventure, mystery, and a little bit of mischief.

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What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on holiday and come face to face with some familiar thieves in the third story in the fantastic What the Ladybird Heard series, with an audio CD of the story read by Alexander Armstrong.

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on holiday and come face to face with some familiar thieves in the third story in the fantastic What the Ladybird Heard series, with an audio CD of the story read by Alexander Armstrong.

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With a whole host of noisy zoo-animal characters to meet and even a cameo from the Queen, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is a fantastic rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. This edition includes an audio CD of the story read by Alexander Armstrong.

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the Queen's crown.

Unfortunately for them, they don't know that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city... and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it! This paperback and CD edition includes an audio CD of the story for lots of readalong fun.

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

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What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is highly praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes. Reviewers have described it as a lively and witty adventure, making it a delightful read for children. The book's colourful and dynamic presentation perfectly complements the spirited storyline, ensuring an entertaining experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529051513

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 32

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 17 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.

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