PICTURE BOOKS AND CD SETS

These fabulous picture book and CD sets are a great aid to improving reading skills, and are perfect for bedtime, journeys or for listening together. They offer hours of fun as you enjoy your favourite stories time and time again.

Each CD features a hilarious rendition of the story, complete with an original score and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in.

Select titles also include an original song with a page featuring the scoresheet and lyrics so you can sing along too.

Click on an image for information on each title

Click here to download and listen
to an edited soundclip (1.28MB) from QUIET!

Each of these six classic Little Tiger Press picture books is accompanied by a CD with wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan.

	Lesley Sharp is an award-winning film, television and theatre actress. She has starred in a number of films including VERA DRAKE, FROM HELL and THE FULL MONTY, while her various TV and theatre credits include AFTERLIFE and MOTHER COURAGE.
	Jason Isaacs is a critically-acclaimed actor who has appeared in many films including the HARRY POTTER series, PETER PAN and FRIENDS WITH MONEY, plus a number of award-winning theatre productions. His TV credits include BROTHERHOOD and THE STATE WITHIN.

	Helen Lederer has starred in many top TV and radio shows, including ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, NAKED VIDEO and FRENCH AND SAUNDERS. She has also presented numerous TV shows, as well as writing and starring in her own radio series, ALL CHANGE, for Radio 4.
	Craig Kelly has appeared in a variety of television shows, including A TOUCH OF FROST and THE GRIMLEYS. His film credits include TITANIC and THE YOUNG AMERICANS.

	Doon Mackichan is best known for her comedy work, including SMACK THE PONY and KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU with Alan Partridge, plus many Comic Strip films. Her theatre and film credits also include A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and THE BORROWERS.
	Jamie Theakston rose to fame presenting BAFTA award-winning children’s show LIVE AND KICKING with Zoe Ball. He has frequently hosted TOP OF THE POPS and numerous TV game shows. His acting credits include ART, MAD ABOUT ALICE and a series of MISS MARPLE.

Newly released as an audio set

It’s the night before Christmas. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but finds big white flakes falling from the sky. “Goodness me!” he cries. “The sky is coming undone!” And as Little Mouse’s world is covered in snow he discovers strange things all around him…

• With music and sound effects, this fabulous picture book and CD set brings the story to life in a wonderful new way
• A second reading, with page-turn sounds, provides a great aid to improving reading skills
• Perfect for bedtime, journeys or for listening together

All the baby animals – from little hippo to the mischievous monkeys – are snuggling down for the night in this beautiful rhyme, illustrated in stunning pastels.

A classic Little Tiger Press paperback accompanied by a CD narrated by Lesley Sharp

With original song, scoresheet and lyrics

• CD features a wonderful narration of the text, with original music, as well as a second version of the narration with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Great for helping children to improve their reading skills
• Ideal for bedtime, journeys or listening together

Bertie can be a bit smelly. When he trumps, it makes his mum cross, embarrasses his dad and offends his sister. But they all have a secret – and Bertie knows it!

A classic Little Tiger Press paperback accompanied by a CD narrated by Lesley Sharp and Jason Isaacs.

With original song, scoresheet and lyrics

• CD features a hilarious narration of the story, with original music and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Great for helping children to improve their reading skills
• Ideal for bedtime, journeys or listening together
• Click here to download and listen to an edited soundclip (1.28MB)

Trace the trail of Incy Wincy Spider’s web as he is blown from animal to animal in this hilarious rhyming story. Incy Wincy Spider is taken on an exciting adventure, introducing farm animals and colours in a book that toddlers will love to read time and time again.

With original song, scoresheet and lyrics

• A very popular story to be enjoyed over and over again
• With lively narration by Lesley Sharp and Jason Isaacs
• As well as a reading of the book, the CD contains a special INCY WINCY SPIDER song!
• Perfect for helping your child to improve their reading skills

Bertie has shockingly dirty habits, from nose-picking to eating sweets off the ground. Ugh! Whenever he does anything dirty, Bertie’s family shouts, “No, Bertie! That’s dirty, Bertie!” Will Bertie ever kick his horrible habits!

With original song, scoresheet and lyrics

• An award-winning story to be enjoyed over and over again
• With hilarious narration by Lesley Sharp and Jason Isaacs
• CD features a fantastic DIRTY BERTIE song as well as a wonderful reading of the story
• Perfect for helping your child to improve their reading skills

Ages 3–7
240 x 240mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
978 1 84506 526 3     
£7.99

It’s Christmas Eve and Little Bear can’t wait for Santa to deliver his presents. “Santa will come just as soon as you go to sleep,” Mummy Bear says. But Little Bear doesn’t want to go to sleep. He wants to see Santa. Suddenly… glug, glug, glug! What’s that noise? Someone is downstairs! Will Little Bear really get to see Santa…?

• With wonderful, witty narration by Lesley Sharp and Jason Isaacs
• Perfect for bedtime, journeys or listening together
• An enchanting Christmas story that can be enjoyed time and time again

Little Tiger doesn’t want to go to bed but discovers that staying up all night is not as much fun as it seems…

Winner of the Nottingham Children’s Book Award 1996

• Hilariously narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly
• CD features a fun rendition of the story, with original music and sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Fantastic book and CD set that offers hours of fun as you enjoy your favourite stories time and time again

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 426 7     
£7.99

One snowy Christmas, Little Hedgehog wakes from his deep winter sleep, far too cold to go back to sleep. What a treat, then, to be given a snug, woolly red hat from Father Christmas. But no matter how he stretches it to fit, his prickles get in the way every time. This hat is no use. But it turns out to be the best Christmas present ever!

• Hilariously narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly
• CD features a fun rendition of the story, with original music and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Fantastic book and CD set that offers hours of fun as you enjoy your favourite stories time and time again
• Soft, strokable flocking on the red woolly hat

Ages 3–7
275 x 225mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 424 0     
£7.99

• Hilariously narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly
• CD features a fun rendition of the story, with original music and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Fantastic book and CD set that offers hours of fun as you enjoy your favourite stories time and time again

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 425 9     
£7.99

Laura has always wanted someone special to share secrets with. One night she finds a star lying, broken, on the pavement. Tenderly, she takes the star home and as it glows warmly in her hand she knows that she will be able to tell it all her secrets…

A classic Little Tiger Press paperback accompanied by a CD narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly.

• CD features a hilarious rendition of the story complete with an original score and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• This poignant tale of friendship is enhanced by the sparkly metallic foil of the little star which shines from page to page
• “A beautiful friendship story for winter.” – The Bookseller

Ages 3–7
275 x 210mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 416 X     
£7.99

Here comes the crocodile. And he's sniffing and he’s snarling, and he’s grumbling and he’s growling, and his great big tummy’'s rumbling… Oh no! He’s hungry. RUN!

A classic Little Tiger Press paperback accompanied by a CD narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly.

• Youngsters will enjoy the rhythm and rhyme of the language in this hilarious book
• CD features a hilarious rendition of the story complete with an original score and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 414 3     
£7.99

Smiley Shark may be the biggest fish in the ocean but he’s also the friendliest and the funniest – and by far the smiliest! So why won’t the other fish let him join in their games?

A classic Little Tiger Press paperback accompanied by a CD narrated by Helen Lederer and Craig Kelly.

• CD features a hilarious rendition of the story complete with an original score and amusing sound effects, as well as a second version of the story with page-turn sounds, perfect for encouraging learner readers to join in
• Sequel to best-selling FIDGETY FISH
• Winner of the Nottingham Children’s Book Award 2005

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 415 1    
£7.99

“Quiet!” roars Pa Lion. And all is quiet in the jungle. Not a rumble nor a grumble, not a chitter nor a chatter, not a pitter nor a patter, not a teeny, tiny squeak. Now Pa Lion must make sure it stays this way as baby Leo sleeps. But oh no, what’s that terrible noise?

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• “Fabulous colour illustrations and a catchy repetitious text make this ideal to read aloud and discuss.” – Book Fest Recommended Reading Guide 2003, Children’s Books Ireland
• Click here to download and listen to an edited soundclip (1.28MB)

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 238 8     
£7.99

The Very Lazy Ladybird liked to sleep all day and all night. She was too lazy to fly, so when she wanted to sleep somewhere new she caught a lift on a passing animal…

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• “A simple, but effective story that will no doubt be enjoyed by many children.” – Play Matters

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 236 1     
£7.99

Shaggy Dog has a terrible itch.
He scratches and scratches but the itch just won’t go away. He asks Mimi the poodle to help. “Urgh! Scratch your back, no thank you!” So Farmer Gertie and Merv from the café try to help him, but still the itch stays put…

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• Perfect for helping your child to improve their reading skills

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 240 X    
£7.99

Little Mouse feels scared when he lies in bed. What is that huffing and puffing noise? And is that a ghost calling, “Who who? Who who?” So he asks Big Mouse, “Can I come into your bed?”. But Big Mouse does not want to share his bed and is determined that Little Mouse should sleep alone…

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• “I love this story as there are plenty of opportunities to make silly noises like 'wheee, wheee, wheee!' Plus there is so much detail in the pictures to talk about with the kids that the story really comes alive. The mice are very cute too.” – Davina McCall, The Express

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 239 6     
£7.99

Tiddler was always fidgeting. He wriggled and squiggled, he darted and giggled, until his mum said to him, “Go out and swim until you are tired, but watch out for the Big Fish.” So Tiddler swam out into the deep sea, further and further, until he came to a dark cave…

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• “This is ideal for reading aloud with wonderful use of alliteration…bringing the story to life.” – Nursery Education

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 241 8     
£7.99

Caterpillar envies Bumblebee’s wings, and he wishes he could soar through the air like a bird. All he can do is crunch and munch his way through a blackberry bush. But Butterfly smiles a secret smile because she knows something Caterpillar doesn’t…

• Wonderful, witty narration by Jamie Theakston and Doon Mackichan
• “An engaging story that helps young children to understand a life cycle over the span of the seasons.” – Nursery Education

Ages 3–7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
1 84506 237 X     
£7.99