The Wind in the Willows

  The Wind in the Willows is the enchanting tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad, read by Emmy Award winner Sir Derek Jacobi.  When Mole goes boating with the Water Rat instead of spring-cleaning, he discovers a new world.
The Wind in the Willows is narrated by Derek Jacobi
A Household Book; a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes
continually; a book which is read aloud to every new guest and is regarded as the touchstone
of his worth.”A. A. Milne

The Wind in the Willows is a book for those “who keep the spirit of youth alive in them;
of life, sunshine, running water, woodlands, dusty roads, winter firesides.” So wrote Kenneth
Grahame of his timeless tale of Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad, in their lyrical world of gurgling
rivers and whispering reeds, a world which is both beautiful and benevolently ordered. But it is
also a world threatened by dark forces”the Terror of the Wild Wood” with its “wicked little
faces” and “glances of malice and hatred”and defended by the mysterious Piper at the Gates
of Dawn.

In the end, Grahame triumphantly succeeds in conveying his most precious theme: the miracle
of loyalty and friendship.

SUPERMAN – Everyone’s Favourite

The wonderful adventures of our favorite comic character – Superman.

From Superman’s very first deed of daring to his battle of wits with evil business tycoon Lex Luthor, ‘The Adventures of Superman’ tells the story of the Man of Steel from the beginning – of his love affair with Lois Lane, his frienship with Jimmy Olsen, and his battles with adversaries including Luthor, the Bizarro Superman and Metallo, the cyborg with a kryptonite heart!

Nursery Rhymes From Our Childhood

Remember Humpty Dumpty and Baa Baa Black Sheep?
At bedtime, in the car or just for fun!

In this popular selection of nursery rhymes, are such favourites as Humpty Dumpty, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hey Diddle Diddle, Little]ack Horner, Polly Put the Kettle On, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Little Miss Muffet, Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Goosey Goosey Gander, The Queen of Hearts. Boys and Girls Come Out to Play, Oranges and Lemons, Wee Willie Winkie, The House That Jack Built and Little Bo Peep, all of which will thrill a new generation of children.

This exciting series brings to life traditional nursery rhymes with music, sound effects and all the full expertise of the BBC.

Our Pre-School range of Songs, Rhymes and Short Stories has been carefully selected for younger listeners. Encourage your child’s enjoyment of listening and comprehension with BBC Audiobooks.

Bob the Builder and Other Stories

Remember Bob the Builder on TV?
The first six episodes from the hugely popular TV series, plus extended episode ‘Bob’s Big Plan’

You’ll love these great new stories about Bob the Builder and his friends!

In Bob’s Big Plan, a special extended episode, Bob hears that Sunflower Valley, where he and his brother Tom used to camp, is being developed. Bobsville architect Mr Adams wants to build nightclubs, skyscrapers and restaurants, but Bob’s plan for an eco-town wins the day.

Bob arrives in the valley to begin his dream town in Bob’s Big Start. All the machines are a little bit nervous about the big job ahead, especially Muck, but he doesn’t want to show it. In Lofty’s Shelter the machines get to build their brand new shelter. Lofty decides he’d like a place there – but he doesn’t know how to tell Bob. Wendy and Scrambler visit in Dizzy and the Talkie Talkie, Wendy’s brought a surprise for the team: Talkie-Talkies, a radio headset system to help them all!

In Scoop’s Recruit Scoop needs to find a new builder to take over the old yard so that Wendy can stay in Sunflower Valley. Bob’s Dad Robert turns out to be perfect for the job, but in Where’s Robert? he keeps getting sidetracked while Bob is trying to get things done. Then Robert goes missing! Wendy finally arrives in Wendy’s Welcome and finds that Robert and the machines have prepared some great surprises for her!

Take a trip to Sunflower Valley, and join in the fun!

Articles about Toys, for Big Boys?

A number of interesting reviews
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All of a Kind Family

“Memorable.” – The New York Times

“Heartwarming bit of Americana Delightful.” – Library Journal

“Warmly related from the author’s own childhood memories.” – Chicago Sunday Tribune

It’s the turn of the 20th century in New York’s Lower East Side and sense of adventure and excitement abounds for five yong sisters – Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte and Gertie.

Follow along as they search for hidden buttons while dusting Mama’s front parlor, or explore the basement warehouse of Papa’s peddler’s shop on rainy days. The five girls enjoy doing everything together, especially when it involves holidays and surprises.

But no one could have prepared them for the biggest surprise of all!

Sydney Taylor has written many books for children, including the All-Of-A-Kind Family series: All-Of-A-Kind Family, All-Of-A-Kind Family Downtown, More All-Of-A-Kind-Family, All-Of-A-Kind Family Uptown and Ella of All-Of-A-Kind-Family.

Suzanne Toren has appeared on and off Broadway and in regional theaters throughout the country. She occasionally appears on television, most recently in “Law and Order.” and has recorded hundreds of audiobooks. She was the recipient of the Narrator of the Year Award for her recordings of Talking Books for the Library of Congress and of the TORGI Award from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

The Yellow Wallpaper

This novel is suitable for High School students and appears on many of the High School Summer Reading lists.
Watch a short video about The Yellow Wallpaper