Enjoy all the mischievous fun of the clever little ladybird with the What the Ladybird Heard Series – 5 Books Collection Set by bestselling duo Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
This delightful picture book series follows the tiny but mighty ladybird as she outsmarts thieves, saves animals, and enjoys exciting adventures across farms, cities, beaches, and even Christmas festivities.
With sparkly illustrations, rhyming storytelling, and fun animal sounds, these books are perfect for reading aloud and ideal for children aged 2–6.
Kids will love joining the ladybird as she foils Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len’s silly schemes again and again!
A wonderful collection for bedtime, nursery storytime, early learning, and Julia Donaldson fans.
Books Included in the 5-Book Collection
What the Ladybird Heard
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . .
What the Ladybird Heard Next
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. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own.
What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo
***Previously published as What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday***
The two thieves Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh are planning to steal a monkey from the zoo - and then use him to pinch the Queen's crown! Luckily a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she and her animal friends have got a plan . . .
What the Ladybird Heard At The Seaside
The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves . . .
What the Ladybird Heard At Christmas
In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.
