Stories in Verse

A collection of four fantastic stories from the best-selling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler....

One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins....

Packed full of magic and adventure, this is a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the best-selling What the Ladybird Heard series....

The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue)....

This harrowing middle-grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town....

A very clever, funny story from the author of the prize-winning The Gruffalo. Maybe butterfly can help little monkey find his mum....

Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules - like "no making waves", "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles"....

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls....

Finally, Amira is 12. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream...

The Gruffalo is a familiar and much-loved figure in nurseries, schools and homes everywhere. Now he returns in his very own song to offer truly monster music sessions!....

Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again—the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to them and before they know it, they have found quite a different sort of a house....

This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh grade Syrian-American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle-school....

Sing along with Julia Donaldson and her latest collection of songs - fun for kids and parents alike....

All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site - this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small....

A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all....

Set sail with Jack for an adventure on the high seas in this wondrous story, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all....

Take a trip into Wonderland, sing along with the twinkling stars and take a snooze with Sleeping Beauty in Bedtime Stories and Lullabies....

One night in the ocean, the Pout-Pout Fish can't get to sleep! He's all ready for bed, but he just can't catch a snooze. When he asks his friends for advice, they're all sure they know what he should do - count sheep, use a pillow made of rocks, swim in circles - but nothing works....

A short collection of three Halloween-themed stories for young listeners, guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of children and adults alike....

Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble....

A gripping new novel in verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish, featuring a poverty-stricken boy who bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes...and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion....

When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse....

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God....

Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful audio edition of a new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure....