Author:Various,Full Cast
At bedtime, in the car or just for fun!
This enchanting collection brings to life eight traditional fairy tales as full-cast recordings. Created with music, sound effects and all the expertise of the BBC, these much-loved stories will thrill a new generation of children.
The classic stories in this collection are:
Sleeping Beauty
A princess sleeps for a hundred years
Jack and the Beanstalk
A magic beanstalk just keeps on growing
Hansel and Gretel
Two children lost in the forest
Little Red Riding Hood
A cunning wolf gets up to some nasty tricks
The Ugly Duckling
A young bird surprises everyone
The Little Mermaid
A mermaid falls in love with a prince
The Emperor's New Clothes
One small boy speaks his mind
The Tinder Box
A soldier meets a dog with huge eyes
Encourage your child's enjoyment of listening and comprehension with BBC Audio.
Performed by Douglas Blackwell, Andrew Branch, John Bull, Teresa Gallagher, Kathleen Helme, Edward Kelsey, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Jill Shilling, Ian Targett, Jo Manning Wilson, John Baddeley, Garard Green, Fred Harris, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Judy Parkin, Richard Pearce, Anne Rosenfeld, Susan Sheridan
Produced by Colin Smith
Gray's instinct for irony goes hand in hand with Parsons' and Sharratt's senses of humour, making the book a worthy and hilarious successor to all the other Daisy books that are available. The book is great fun for reading aloud, or even on one's own
—— Rudolf Loewenstein , The School LibrarianJohn Boyne’s children’s novels tackle difficult subjects . . . and this latest book looks at the horrors of trench warfare in World War 1. With the anniversary of that war next year, this is a timely examination of moral, physical and mental bravery and pain
—— Daily MailBeautifully paced and affecting
—— The BooksellerStay Where You Are and Then Leave is beautifully written, as are all John Boyne's books for children. Although it's a book aimed primarily at younger readers, it's equally as satisfying for adults, and should be widely read by everyone
—— Wondrous ReadsA beautifully paced and affecting tale
—— Independent on SundayJohn Boyne is clearly unafraid to tackle the big subjects in his fiction for children . . . A good, solid, engaging read
—— Tony Bradman , GuardianWonderful . . . One of the best books of the year. An instant classic
—— Eoin ColferLeaves the reader with a greater sense of how war changes people and their communities, and reminds us that sometimes, the ordinary acts of courage that get a child and his family through each day are as valuable, rare and life-changing as any along the front. Alfie inspires us to be more courageous than we’re used to and to do right by others even when the world is tense around us
—— Oprah MagazineA beautifully paced and touching tale
—— Mail on SundayStay Where You Are and Then Leave is a work of tender beauty and real lives. It is an instant classic that, once read, will never be forgotten. I loved the voice and the people. John Boyne has recreated a world that deserves to be remembered for ever. Children's minds and lives will be richer for reading this wonderful story. The forgotten victims of the Great War finally have their stories told
—— Eoin ColferA poignant, timely novel
—— The BooksellerA lovely book . . . filled with a real sense of humanity
—— The BookbagThe way the two strands of narratives entwine is skillfully and sensitively done. Boyne has interesting things to say about identity, self knowledge and how we cope with life's travails and the book really does benefit from a second reading. Oliver Jeffers has produced beautiful cover artwork and his line drawings are suitably enigmatic helping to make this both an attractive and desirable package
—— John Newman , School LibrarianThe end of the story is particularly glorious as the reader finds out why Noah chose to run . . . Beautiful, haunting and a book that can be enjoyed by adults
—— Stacia Briggs , Norwich Evening NewsA journey that will change [Noah's] life. And it could change yours too
—— Woking News and MailBoyne has written a magical new story that will melt the hearts of children everywhere
—— Lancashire Evening PostBoyne's is no simple fairy tale. Enchantment is intertwined with realism, and while a suspension of disbelief will stand readers in good stead, so will the inevitable recognition that sadness is the flip side of joy, and death an inevitable part of life
—— Bernie Goedhart , Montreal Gazette