What the Ladybird Heard Read and Play Farmyard

The number one bestseller, now with a fabulous farm play set.

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But the tiniest, quietest creature on the farm has a plan of her own - and now YOU can help her save the day!

This ingenious all-in-one format features a large removeable fold-out farm play mat along with chunky press-out play pieces, plus the bestselling original picture book! Play along as you read the story, or use the pieces to create a new one of your own. Hours of interactive storytelling fun - with no cutting or gluing required.

Praise for WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD:
'(A) lovely witty book. Monks's colourful, collaged drawings are as bright as the farmyard is noisy.' - Financial Times
'...a terrific and witty adventure.' - Guardian
'This is a superb book to read aloud, with lots of animal sounds for children to join in, a jaunty rhyme and bright, bold illustrations.' - Daily Mail
'Bursting with colour and verve, the rhyming verse bounces along.' - The Telegraph

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved children's books, and was the 2011-2013 Children’s Laureate. Her picture books include the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Julia also writes fiction, including the PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE series illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs -- and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She lives in Glasgow with her husband, Malcolm, and their family.

Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator in the world of children’s books, and has created many bestsellers including the award-winning THE GRUFFALO and its irresistible sequel THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives in London.