What the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
The ladybird said never a word.
But the ladybird saw,
And 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 is a fantastically funny story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright distinctive illustrations and glitter on every page, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.
Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.
Reviews
Book with lots of farm animals and animal sounds. I love how the ladybird always outsmarts the thieves
Doctor Fenella Spaghetti-Hoops 31.08.2025
My favourite part was when the animals were making different sounds to defeat the thieves
Principal Flossy Pineapple 28.08.2025
I loved to look for the ladybird on each page, and I liked pointing out all the animals.
Mademoiselle Fifi Postage-Stamp 21.08.2025
I like ladybirds especially really clever ladybirds! My favourite bit is when the baddies fall in the pond!
Doctor Stinky Fink 24.07.2025
I liked reading it to my little brother
Dona Magnolia Bojangles 24.07.2025
I like this book and like to find the ladybird . I recommend you read it. I like pointing to the animals and doing the lift the flaps too!
Captain Cello Starlight 23.07.2025
I liked the story and making the animal noises! I also liked that the words rhymed.
Dame Angel Pinkerton 21.07.2025
I like to say the noises that the animals make.
Prince Raccoon Fascination 20.07.2025
The ladybird is my favourite character because it flies and it helps people. I think what the ladybird heard has cool characters. I like that the animals make different noises than they are supposed to, to trick the bad guys so they don’t steal the cow. It’s pretty clever! I think other people would like this book xx
Esquire Jiminy Mouse 19.02.2025
Julia Donaldson books are always brilliant, this is one of my favourite stories.
Mademoiselle Bubbles Vegas 09.01.2025
It was a big adventure.
Nurse Blossom Teacup 14.12.2024
I like the bad men and making the animal noises
Principal Rapunzel Mystery 02.09.2024
I enjoyed reading this book and thought it was funny!
Director Heroica Piccalilli 29.08.2024
We love this story
Inspector Pongo Cuckoo-Clock 25.08.2024
I liked it so much I read it three times.
Senorita Petronella Owl 23.08.2024
Liked the story and the ending was funny. Liked the rhyming words
Nurse Harmonica Tinkle 14.08.2024
Fun rhymes and great pictures
General Esmerelda Dangerous 07.08.2024
If you are someone who doesn't talk enough and people talk to you or they ask you something or even question you and you don't even talk back like the lady bird you should read this book. It will be really quick and easy to read,so if you are young you can definitley and for sure nothing is wrong for you little kids and you big kids to read this book even if its embarrising to do it was your chose so it should'd be embarrasing for any body.
Captain Pixie Sparrow 06.08.2024
Lovely Favourite is when all the animals make their sounds
King Natty Sofa 03.08.2024
I like farms
Sir Bart Mozzarella 27.07.2024
