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What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo

Ages 3 to 7

Synopsis

Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, packed full of favourite animals!

***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 . . .

Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas.

Details

05 June 2025
32 pages
9781035049189
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Reviews

A terrific and witty adventureGuardian, Guardian
Lively adventure... Donaldson's jaunty rhyming story is perfectly paired with bright busy collage picturesDaily Mail, Daily Mail
Colourful, rhyming funMetro, Metro