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Ep 63The Wild Guide to Starting School, by Laura Bunting

Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Follow this simple guide and you'll learn everything you need to know! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202523 min

Ep 62The Dinosaur Department Store, by Lily Murray

Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Instead of a puppy or a kitten her heart was set on a prehistoric pet. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202513 min

Ep 61It Wasn’t Me, by Lucy Barnard

When naughty twins, Oscar and Ella, splat jelly, topple ladders and gobble entire chocolate cakes, they blame their poor dog, Patch. But Mum and Dad are getting very suspicious and it won't be long before the real culprits are revealed. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 60The Gingerbread Man

“Run, run, as fast as you can… you can’t catch me I’m the….” You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20256 min

Ep 59The Tale of the Valiant Ninja Frog, by Alastair Chisholm

Jamie and Abby are camping with Dad and they tell a bedtime story together. This story will star their favourites: a prince, a witch, a thief and some bears. "And the frog!" says Abby. You can listen to us readinfg lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202515 min

Ep 58My School Unicorn, by Willow Evans

It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel all wobbly and anxious. Nursery is lots of fun, but big school sounds a little bit scary. But when Evie puts on her new school uniform, she makes a magical discovery. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202513 min

Ep 57The Very Cranky Bear, by Nick Bland

In the Jingle, jangle jungle, four friends encounter a very cranky bear. Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up, but it's plain, boring Sheep who has the answer. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 56Never Show a T-Rex a Book, Rashmi Sirdeshpande

What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book? Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it . . . would she? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202513 min

Ep 55Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - Ben Elf’s Birthday

Oh dear, it's Ben Elf's birthday and his best friend Fairy Princess Holly has completely forgotten about it! Can she make Ben a special birthday card using her fairy magic and make it to his birthday party on time? You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202511 min

Ep 54If I had a Dinosaur, by Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow

A little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would be the best? A mouse is too small; a cat is too ordinary; and a fish is too… wet What about a real, live dinosaur? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20258 min

Ep 53Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell & Patrick Benson

Sarah, Percy and Bill the baby owls wake one night to find their mother gone. And as the darkness gathers and they perch patiently on their branch waiting for her return, oh how they worry! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20256 min

Ep 52Barbara Throws a Wobbler, by Nadia Shireen

Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is. She has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min

Ep 51Mr Leopards Bookshop, by Alexa Brown

There's a mysterious bookshop, tucked away from the world, with a rather unusual bookseller... Mr Leopard! You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202511 min

Ep 50The Hugasaurus, by Rachel Bright

One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20257 min

Ep 49What Was I Scared Of? By Dr Suess

What's a pair of empty green trousers doing standing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike in Grin-itch? Or fishing on Roover River? You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 48Don’t Disturb the Dragon, by Rhiannon Findlay

Somewhere near, a huge beast lies,with giant claws and great big eyes . . .DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON!Tiptoe over, under, round and through the book, just . . . don't disturb the DRAGON! You can listen to us read loads more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 47Bin Chicken Flies Again, by Kate and Jol Temple

‘Where’s all the garbage and delightful bin juice? This trash can is empty, I feel like a goose! That dirty truck is stealing my food! It’s simply not on. How terribly rude!’ Ibis has a grand plan to take back her food! But look out, she’s got some very hungry competition ... You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min

Ep 46I Need a New Bum, by Dawn McMillan

A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his, errrrr, his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20256 min

Ep 45Naughty Narwhal, by Emma Adams

Narwhal is the most mischievous little creature in the sea. Wherever she is, she's always up to something.And, one day, Narwhal sees all of her friends having a party and realises they didn't invite her. Oh no - what will Narwhal do? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202514 min

Ep 44Supertato: Presents Evil Pea Jack And The Beanstalk, by Paul Linnet and Sue Hendra

It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202513 min

Ep 43Percy the Park Keeper - The Secret Path, by Nick Butterworth

It’s a beautiful spring morning and a perfect opportunity for Percy the park keeper to trim the overgrown maze. But mazes can be rather confusing and when Percy’s animal friends decide to have some fun, everyone is in for a surprise… You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min

Ep 42The Lion Inside, by Rachel Bright

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! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 41Funnybones, by Allan and Janet Ahlberg

A big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton venture out one dark and spooky night for some rib-tickling adventures! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202514 min

Ep 40Super Daisy, by Rebecca Smith.

SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl who is very poorly. But Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202511 min

Ep 39Fergus in the Park, by Tony Maddox

When Farmer Bob goes shopping, Fergus looks out from the car and is happy to see a beautiful green park. But the park keeper is not very happy to see Fergus! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 38Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary is off for a walk, and he's joined by furry friends of all shapes and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). You can hear us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20258 min

Ep 37Ten Minutes to Bed Little Dragon, by Rhiannon Fielding

Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed. But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 36Charlie & Lola - Whoops! But it wasn’t me…

Let’s Read; Charlie & Lola - Whoops! But it wasn’t me…Charlie wins first prize at school for his fantastic homemade rocket, but can he teach Lola that it's not a toy and shouldn't be played with? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min

Ep 35The Short Sighted Giraffe, by A.H Benjamin

Giraffe can't see very well. But when her animal friends make her a pair of glasses, she refuses to wear them. Can her friends help her see sense? You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 34There’s a Dragon in your book, by Tom Fletcher.

OH LOOK, there's an EGG in this book! But this isn't any old egg - there's a dragon in it . . . And pretty soon she has set your book ON FIRE. OH NO! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20258 min

Ep 33The Book Without a Story, by Carolina Rabei

When the library closes, and the last librarian has gone home to bed … the books come alive and tell stories of their adventures. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 32The Bumble Bear, by Nadia Shireen.

Norman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min

Ep 31Bringing Down the Moon, by Jonathan Emmett

Mole thinks the moon is the most beautiful thing he's ever seen, so he sets about retrieving it, but bringing down the moon is not as easy as he thinks! You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 30Charlie and Lola - But excuse ME, that is MY book.

Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola's absolute favorite book ever in the whole wide world. You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202513 min

Ep 29The Tiger Who Came to Tea, by Judith Kerr

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! You listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 28The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark - long version

The longer, chapter, version of one of our favorite stories, ever. You can listen to us reading lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaandda

Apr 15, 20251h 22m

Ep 27Dinosaurs in my School, by Timothy Knapman & Sarah Warburton

"Who has squashed our bookshelf?" Our teacher asks us all. "Someone's bitten the board in two! There are claw marks on the wall!" For one little boy, a regular day at school is turned upside down. You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20258 min

Ep 26Poo in the Zoo, by Steve Smallman

Bob McGrew, the head keeper at the zoo, loves his job except when he has to clean up after the animals! One day, after escaping his cage, the iguana leaves behind something that catches the attention of the entire town.... You can listen to us read lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20258 min

Ep 25Everybody’s Welcome, Patricia Hegarty

Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a home that opened its doors to everyone – tall or short, fat or thin, rich or poor… Well, perhaps if everybody pitches in to help, one little mouse can achieve that dream. You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20257 min

Ep 24The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess, Dougie Poynter & Tom Fletcher

Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help... the only problem is, they aren't sure where she actually is. You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 23We’re going to find the Monster! By, Malorie Blackman & Dapo Adeola

Over the shimmering ocean, up the huge, high mountain, through the deep, dark forest . . . WE'RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER. You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 22The Little Mermaid

One of the best Disney tales, ever.... about Ariel & her undersea adventures. You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202520 min

Ep 21Bluey - Grannies

Bluey and Bingo are playing Grannies. While playing, they get stuck on a question: can grannies dance? Bluey thinks they can but Bingo doesn’t. There’s only one way to find out – call Nana and ask! You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202510 min

Ep 20Charlie & Lola - I’m really REALLY concentrating.

It is Lola's first-ever school sport's day and, after much deliberation, she decides to enter the egg and spoon race, the most difficult race of all. She must try her best to keep her egg on the spoon. This means REALLY concentrating.... Listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 19Charlie & Lola - We honestly CAN look after your Dog.

Charlie has this little sister Lola. Lola knows everything about dogs. One day they go to the park with Lotta, Marv and his dog, Sizzles. “Honestly, we do promise to look after your dog." And Marv says, "Definitely no taking him off the lead." You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202514 min

Ep 18Peppa Pig - Let’s Go Shopping, Peppa

Peppa and her family need something to eat for lunch. It's time for a trip to the supermarket! Mummy Pig is very keen on just getting the things on her shopping list, but when they get to the checkout, something else has appeared in the trolley... You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20259 min

Ep 17The Magical Tale of Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

Once upon a time, hidden in the flowers and the thorny brambles, there was a magical place called the Little Kingdom. The Little Kingdom was full of tiny elves and fairies who were all friends -- and there were no better friends than Ben and Holly. Listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202511 min

Ep 15The Society of Distinguished Lemmings, by Julie Colombet

In a society of lemmings, can a bear ever belong? It takes an awful lot of rules to be so fancy, but this group of lemmings is determined to be grand and elegant in everything they do. That means no rolling around, no climbing, and certainly no splashing in the mud! You can listen to lots more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”!

Apr 15, 202514 min

Ep 14I’m NOT cute, by Jonathan Allen

Baby Owl is fed up with his animal friends thinking he’s cute and fluffy, while to him it is perfectly obvious that he’s a a ‘huge and scary hunting machine’. You can listen to more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 20255 min

Ep 13Peppa Pig - Super Peppa

At Peppa's preschool, Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they're older. They are all VERY excited! Except Peppa doesn't know what to dress up as.... You can listen to more great stories & request one you’d like to hear, via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad “What do we say, what do we say… we say, let’s read!”! Instagram; @letsreadwithlylaanddad

Apr 15, 202512 min