An extract from a brand new recording of Roald Dahl's classic The Witches, read by actress Miranda Richardson. 

The Witches have a motto: One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear.

The Grand High Witch of All the World is the scariest of the lot, but one boy and the grandmother he adores have a plan to get rid of the witches for good.

Roald Dahl: The Witches (Audiobook Extract) read by Miranda Richardson

After encountering a fearsome beast at a mysterious palace, down-on-his-luck merchant Marco is forced to make a promise in exchange for his life: he must persuade one of his three daughters to return to the palace in his place – but she must come of her own free will.

Beautiful, kind-hearted Belle agrees at once to return to the palace, and there she and the Beast exist companionably, with the Beast asking of Belle the same question at the end of each day: “Dearest Belle, will you marry me?”

After a return home to consult with her father, Belle resolves to follow her heart and return to the Beast, but her plans are thwarted by the trickery of her jealous sisters. When, at last, Belle is able to find her way back to the palace, she finds her beloved Beast lying as still as death on the ground. As Belle’s tears fall on his face, the Beast is transformed into a handsome prince – the ancient spell upon him broken by Belle’s tears of true love…

Beauty and the Beast, written and read by Michael Morpurgo

Swizzle your ears for some of the finest, most fantastic first words every written, spoken and dreamt. Stay tuned for more extracts from Roald Dahl’s best loved children’s stories and if you like what you hear then visit the Apple App. Store to download the Audiobooks App for free!
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Roald Dahl: Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts read by Miriam Margoyles, Stephen Mangan & Tamsin Greig

This holiday season celebrate the joy of poetry with former poet laureate Billy Collins as he introduces the historic Caedmon recording of poet Dylan Thomas reading A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES (in its entirety) recorded in February of 1952. 

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES read by Dylan Thomas, introduced by Billy Collins

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Join Peter and other familiar Beatrix Potter friends in brand new adventures! In The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter ventures beyond Mr McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland where he meets his distant cousin Finlay McBurney and takes part in some Highland rabbit Games involving a very, very large radish. In The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter and his cousin Benjamin Bunny must step in to save their friend William - a turkey - from ending his Christmas on Mr McGregor's table! Finally, when a carnival comes to town in The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter gets swept up in all the fun of the fair and finds that little girls can really be quite dangerous

Collected for the first time in audiobook, these three Further Tales of Peter Rabbit, by award-winning screenwriter, actress and national treasure Emma Thompson, are a perfect gift for ages 4 and up.

The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson (audiobook extract)

Add variety to your child's bedtime routine with the latest audiobook from the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, the global bestseller that parents have been raving about! Features all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to reclaim bedtime and provide a sweet and tender end to each day.

Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child to relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime.

Children will love switching between stories about both Roger the Rabbit (The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep) and Ellen the Elephant (The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep), and parents will appreciate the diverse ways each character will help their loved ones fall asleep quickly and easily.

This soothing audiobook edition contains a choice of male or female narrator.

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The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep (audiobook extract) read by Rachel Bavidge

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Topsy and Tim: The Complete Audio Collection by Jean and Gareth Adamson, read by Daniel Weyman and Kate Rawson.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this collection of stories is perfect for young children having first experiences of their own.

A collection of twenty-six audio stories with fun sound effects and music. Stories include: Topsy and Tim's First Sleepover, Topsy and Tim Go on An Aeroplane, Topsy and Time Go on Holiday, Topsy and Tim Go to the Hospital, Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist, Topsy and Tim Go to the Zoo, Topsy and Tim Have a Birthday Party, Topsy and Tim Learn to Swim, Topsy and Tim Meet Father Christmas, Topsy and Tim Move House, Topsy and Tim's Sports Day, Topsy and Tim: The New Baby, Topsy and Tim Visit London, Topsy and Tim At the Farm, Topsy and Tim Go Camping, Topsy and Tim Go on a Train, Topsy and Tim Go to the Doctor, Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, Topsy and Tim Have Their Eyes Tested, Topsy and Tim Help a Friend, Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters, Topsy and Tim Meet the Police, Topsy and Tim Play Football, Topsy and Tim: Safety First, Topsy and Tim Start School.


Read more at https://www.penguin.co.uk/ladybird/books/304645/topsy-and-tim-the-complete-audio-collection/#Gm7b5ba3mVTHA5FJ.99

Topsy And Tim  by Jean & Gareth Adamson (Audiobook Extract) Read by Daniel Weyman & Kate Rawson

Penguin presents the audio download edition of Ladybird Favourite Fairy Tales read by Gemma Whelan and Nigel Pilkington.

Listen to eight traditional, captivating fairy tales in this gorgeous audio treasury from Ladybird. Each classic tale has been retold for young readers and is perfect for your little one, whether you're curled up at home or on the move.

Stories include: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Magic Porridge Pot, Little Red Hen and The Ugly Duckling.

Read more at https://www.penguin.co.uk/ladybird/books/308192/ladybird-favourite-fairy-tales/#4Iz2rxAE8ihcas6p.99

Ladybird Favourite Fairy Tales (Audio Extract) Read by Gemma Whelan and Nigel Pilkington

Former&#160;congressman and prosecutor Trey Gowdy teaches you how to effectively communicate and persuade on the issues that matter most to you,&#160;drawing on his experience in the courtroom and the halls of Congress. &ldquo;A must-read for people who want&#160;to&#160;learn how best&#160;to succeed.&rdquo;&mdash;Dana Perino, Fox News host and bestselling author of&#160;And the Good News Is . . . You do not need to be in a courtroom to advocate for others. You do not need to be in Congress to champion a cause. From the boardroom to the kitchen table, opportunities to make your case abound, and Doesn&rsquo;t Hurt to Ask shows you how to seize them. By blending gripping case studies from nearly two decades in a courtroom and four terms in national politics with personal stories and practical advice, Trey Gowdy walks you through the tools and the mindset needed to effectively communicate your message. Along the way, Gowdy reflects on the moments in his life when he learned the most about how to argue and convince. He recounts his missteps during his first murder trial, the conversation that changed his view on criminal justice reform, and what he learned while questioning James Comey and Secretary Hillary Clinton. Sharing the techniques he perfected advocating in law and politics, Gowdy helps you identify your objective, understand your personal jury, and engage in the art of questioning so you can be heard, be understood, and, ultimately, move others. Whether it&rsquo;s getting a boss to take a chance on your idea, convincing someone to support your cause, or urging a child to invest more effort in an important task, movement requires persuasion. Doesn&rsquo;t Hurt to Ask shows you how to persuade, no matter the jury and no matter the cause.

Doesn't Hurt to Ask by Trey Gowdy, read by Trey Gowdy

In the second part of this special edition Nihal Arthanayake chooses some more clips from a selection of his favourite episodes. This includes why Nigella Lawson has to travel with tea bags, how Jonathan Coe became a warm-up act on a cruise ship, and why Andrew Hunter Murray was inspired by a dog at Slough Railway Station.#PenguinPodcast

Best Of 2020 (Part 2) with Nihal Arthanayake

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