{"product_id":"what-the-ladybird-heard-julia-donaldson-5-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","title":"What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard Next\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard On Holiday\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard At The Seaside\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard At Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780678465622\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-7 (Pre-K-Grade 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 5-book paperback collection gathers every adventure in Julia Donaldson's beloved What the Ladybird Heard series, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7 (Pre-K through Grade 2), each rhyming picture book follows a quiet, clever ladybird who outwits bumbling robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len across the farm, on holiday, at the seaside, and at Christmas. With bright, glittery illustrations and Donaldson's signature rhythm, this set is a wonderful choice for bedtime read-alouds, classroom libraries, or a gift for any young book lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe series began with the original farmyard tale, introducing a quiet ladybird who overhears Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len plotting to steal the farmer's prize cow. Rather than fighting, she whispers a clever plan to her animal friends, showing that wit beats brute strength. Each book keeps this formula while sending the robbers into new mischief. In What the Ladybird Heard Next, the pair targets the farm's prized hen. What the Ladybird Heard On Holiday moves the action to a city, where the villains scheme to steal a zoo monkey and the crown jewels. What the Ladybird Heard At The Seaside sends them after a mermaid's hair, while What the Ladybird Heard At Christmas has them plotting to swipe children's presents. Throughout, Donaldson's bouncy verse makes the text easy to read aloud, while Monks' glitter-flecked illustrations add visual delight, building early literacy through rhyme and repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete rhyming picture books in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds early literacy through rhyme, repetition, and predictable patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, glitter-flecked illustrations by Lydia Monks on every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle stories teaching cleverness, courage, and teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for bedtime read-alouds, classrooms, or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard — A ladybird overhears Hugh and Len's plot to steal the farmer's prize cow and rallies the animals to stop them.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard Next — The robbers return to steal the fat red hen, but the ladybird's new plan turns the tables again.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard On Holiday — Hugh and Len take their thieving to the city, targeting a zoo monkey and the crown jewels.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard At The Seaside — On a seaside trip, the villains plot to steal a mermaid's hair, but the ladybird has other ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat the Ladybird Heard At Christmas — In this festive outing, Hugh and Len try to steal children's presents, only to be foiled again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJulia Donaldson is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors, celebrated for modern classics including The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. She served as UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written more than 180 books, plays, and songs. Illustrator Lydia Monks, Donaldson's longtime collaborator on this series, studied at Kingston University and won the Smarties Book Prize for her debut, I Wish I Were a Dog. Together, their rhythmic verse and glittery artwork have made this ladybird a family favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith rhyming verse, glittery pictures, and a heroine who proves clever beats crafty, this set is a joyful pick for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, birthday gifts, or stocking stuffers. Five complete stories mean lasting fun for farmyard-loving kids ages 3 to 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julia Donaldson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033985589622,"sku":"MAN-VRT-MAC-U4115-0678465622","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/what-the-ladybird-heard-julia-donaldson-5-books-paperback.jpg?v=1785518273","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/what-the-ladybird-heard-julia-donaldson-5-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}