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What the Ladybird Heard Next by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks Review

Our Verdict: Lovely farmyard story with rhyming verse

Our Rating: 10/10

Ideal for children aged two years upwards, this story about barnyard animals thwarting a pair of dozy crooks gives ample opportunity to bring storytelling alive. Julia Donaldson is an expert at pitching perfectly to her intended age group. Along with Lydia Monks’ engaging illustrations, this is likely to become a firm bedtime story favourite.

Hardback £11.99
Macmillan Children’s Books

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Bristol-based Jen Smith is editor of Chopsy Bristol. Jen has a background in multimedia design and freelance journalism, writing news and features for national publications. She has also run marketing campaigns, created social media content and built websites for businesses and organisations in Bristol. Recently, she contributed to the book - Our City: Community Activism In Bristol - published by Tangent Books.