Audiobooks by Oliver Jeffers

"A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators. When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But, by lunchtime, he starts to wonder what he might be missing at school. What if there's an extra playtime, a dog on the loose … or even A PIRATE INVASION? Is Herbie missing out on all the action? A hilarious, action-packed story from the globally bestselling creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are, Oliver Jeffers. Praise for Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers: “A heartwarming story” Guardian Praise for Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers: “This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” Guardian Praise for Chocolate Cake, illustrated by Kevin Waldron: “Marvellous fun!” BookTrust"

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Pearce Quigley (Narrator)

Audiobook

WONDERFUL WINTER STORIES

"Ten wonderful winter stories to entertain young listeners in the run up to Christmas. Snuggle up together and listen to this entertaining audio collection of wonderful winter stories! Packed full with snowy adventures and surprises, this fun-filled collection is ideal for listening to in the run up to Christmas, whether on the move or cosy at home! •Each story stands alone •Perfect for children aged 3+ to enjoy with friends and family •Favourite children's authors, including Oliver Jeffers, Nick Butterworth and Rob Biddulph •Including much-loved children’s characters, Percy the Park Keeper, Mog and the mice of Brambly Hedge Playlist: Mog on Fox Night by Judith Kerr, read by Tacy Kneale Green by Louise Greig, read by Alan Irving Albert le Blanc to the Rescue by Nick Butterworth, read by David Jason Hello Winter by Jo Lindley, read by Clementine Medforth I Follow the Fox by Rob Biddulph, read by Rob Biddulph A Flower in the Snow by Tracey Corderoy, read by Clementine Medforth Brambly Hedge – The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem, read by John Moffatt I Did See a Mammoth by Alex Willmore, read by Clementine Medforth Cross Rabbit by Nick Butterworth, read by Nick Butterworth Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers, read by Oliver Jeffers Copyright: Mog on Fox Night text © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd 1993; Green text © Louise Greig 2021; Albert le Blanc to the Rescue text © Nick Butterworth 2007; Hello Winter text © Jo Lindley 2023; I Follow the Fox text © Rob Biddulph 2024; A Flower in the Snow text © Tracey Corderoy 2012; Brambly Hedge: The Secret Staircase text © Jill Barklem 1983; I Did See a Mammoth text © Alex Willmore 2022; Cross Rabbit text © Nick Butterworth 1995; Where to Hide a Star text © Oliver Jeffers 2024"

Alex Willmore, Jill Barklem, Jo Lindley, Judith Kerr, Louise Greig, Nick Butterworth, Oliver Jeffers, Rob Biddulph (Author), Alan Irving, Clementine Medforth, David Jason, John Moffatt, Tacy Kneale, et al (Narrator)

Audiobook

I’m Very Busy: A (Nearly Forgotten) Birthday Book

"A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care. It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out! Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone? In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers's bold and brilliant art pairs with a powerful story that makes readers realise what truly matters."

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Jessie Buckley (Narrator)

Audiobook

Where to Hide a Star

"Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers! “Jeffers has not lost his lovely knack for weaving fantastical elements into depictions of everyday life … an adventure that will not disappoint” Observer 'A simply glorious evocation of friendship, loyalty and home with unforgettable characters for a new generation to fall in love with' Daily Mail Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend… The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world – now introducing a brand-new character!"

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Here We Are and Other Out-of-this-World Stories

"A spectacular audio collection of thought-provoking stories from the multi award-winning, globally acclaimed picture-book maker, Oliver Jeffers. Bringing together four out-of-this world stories, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year Here We Are. All read by Oliver Jeffers. Contains: Here We Are What We'll Build Meanwhile Back on Earth Begin Again"

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Begin Again

"A powerful, thoughtful and bold comment on humanity and its future from one of today’s most thought-provoking artists. In his first book created specifically with a wider audience in mind, Oliver Jeffers shares a history of humanity and his dreams for its future. Where are we going? Oliver Jeffers starts at the dawn of humankind following people on their journey from then until now, and then offers the reader a challenge: where do we go from here? How can we think about the future of the human race more than our individual lives? How can we save ourselves? How can we change our story? In instantly recognisable style, Oliver Jeffers’s exploration of the state of the world today is insightful, moving and powerful. A must-have for every forward-thinking person who wants the next generation to inherit a world to be proud of."

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Meanwhile Back on Earth

"The captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll Build A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere."

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Once there was a boy…

"A spectacular collection of four much-loved modern classics from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture-book maker, Oliver Jeffers. Read by Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant, these captivating stories are brought to life with music and sound effects. Stretching from the moon all the way to the South Pole, follow the boy and the penguin on their adventures as they reach for the stars and try to fly away. Featuring: How to Catch a Star Lost and Found The Way Back Home Up and Down"

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Paul Mcgann, Richard E. Grant (Narrator)

Audiobook

What We’ll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

"A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the global phenomenon Here We Are! What shall we build, you and I? I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine. We’ll build a watch to keep our time. A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm. From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future."

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

HarperCollins Children’s Books Presents: Stories for Summer Holidays for age 2+: An hour of fun to listen to on planes, trains and cars

"Twelve of the best-loved picture book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this Summer? . . . Worry no more with this compilation of twelve of the best-loved picture book stories. One hour of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys – keeping at bay the dreaded question, ARE WE THERE YET? Featuring some of the biggest names in children’s stories – David Walliams, Oliver Jeffers, Judith Kerr and Emma Chichester Clark – this collection has it all. Full of laughter, and tonnes of fun. A must-have for the Summer Holidays. Playlist: Oliver Jeffers: STUCK – read by Terence Stamp Judith Kerr: ONE NIGHT IN THE ZOO – read by Susan Sheridan David Walliams: THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! – read by David Walliams Emma Chichester Clark: MELROSE AND CROC: FRIENDS FOR LIFE – read by Emilia Fox David Mackintosh: MARSHALL ARMSTRONG IS NEW TO OUR SCHOOL – read by Stephen Mangan Jez Alborough: CAPTAIN DUCK – read by Matt Lucas Rob Scotton: SPLAT THE CAT – read by Anthony Head Simon Puttock: THE LOVE BUGS – read by Cassandra Harwood Rachel Bright: LOVE MONSTER – read by David Walliams Jez Alborough: DUCK IN THE TRUCK – read by Harry Enfield Jackie French: DIARY OF A BABY WOMBAT – read by Finty Williams Oliver Jeffers: UP AND DOWN – read by Richard E Grant Copyright: STUCK © 2013 Oliver Jeffers (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; SPLAT THE CAT © 2012 Rob Scotton (P) 2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; LOVE MONSTER © 2012 Rachel Bright (P) 2012 Harpercollins Publishers Limited; MARSHALL ARMSTRONG IS NEW TO OUR SCHOOL © 2011 David Mackintosh (P) 2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; CAPTAIN DUCK © 2002 Jez Alborough (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE LOVE BUGS © 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; DIARY OF A BABY WOMBAT © 2010 Jackie French (P) 2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; MELROSE AND CROC: FRIENDS FOR LIFE © 2006 Emma Chichester Clark (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! © 2015 David Walliams (P) 2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; UP AND DOWN © 2011 Oliver Jeffers (P) 2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; DUCK IN THE TRUCK© 1999 Jez Alborough (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; ONE NIGHT IN THE ZOO© 2010 Judith Kerr (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited"

David Mackintosh, David Walliams, Emma Chichester Clark, Jackie French, Jez Alborough, Judith Kerr, Oliver Jeffers, Rachel Bright, Rob Scotton, Simon Puttock (Author), Emilia Fox, Jim Broadbent (Narrator)

Audiobook

HarperCollins Children’s Books Presents: Stories for Summer Holidays for age 5+: Two hours of fun to listen to on planes, trains and cars

"Twelve of the best-loved children’s book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this Summer? . . . Worry no more with this compilation of twelve of the best-loved children’s stories. Two hours of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys – keeping at bay the dreaded question, ARE WE THERE YET? Featuring some of the biggest names in children’s stories – Michael Morpurgo, Oliver Jeffers, Michael Bond and Jill Barklem – this collection has it all. Full of laughter, and tonnes of fun. A must-have for the Summer Holidays. Playlist: Jonathan Langley: NURSERY TALES (The Three Bears and Goldilocks) – read by Victoria Wood Michael Bond: PADDINGTON: THE ORIGINAL STORY OF THE BEAR FROM PERU – read by Paul Vaughan Michael Morpurgo: DOLPHIN BOY – read by Jot Davies Jonathan Langley: NURSERY TALES (The Three Billy Goats Gruff) – read by Victoria Wood Ian Whybrow: LITTLE WOLF AND SMELLYBREFF: WHAT’S THE TIME, LITTLE WOLF? – read by Griff Rhys Jones Oliver Jeffers: THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY – read by Jim Broadbent Jonathan Langley: NURSERY TALES (Rumpelstiltskin) – read by Victoria Wood Jenny Valentine: IGGY AND ME (And in my Suitcase I Put) – read by Charlotte Stevens S. A. Wakefield: THE ADVENTURES OF BOTTERSNIKES AND GUMBLES (Running Down to the Beach) – read by Nicholas Osmond Jill Barklem: BRAMBLY HEDGE: SUMMER STORY – read by John Moffatt Jonathan Langley: NURSERY TALES (Little Red Riding Hood) – read by Victoria Wood Michael Bond: PADDINGTON AND THE MARMALADE MAZE – read by Jim Broadbent Copyright: PADDINGTON AND THE MARMALADE MAZE © 2009 Michael Bond (P) 2009 HarperCollins Publishers; DOLPHIN BOY © 2010 Michael Morpurgo (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers; IGGY AND ME (AND IN MY SUITCASE I PUT) © 2009 Jenny Valentine (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; BRAMBLY HEDGE: SUMMER STORY © 1980 Jill Barklem (P) 2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; NURSERY TALES (Rumpelstiltskin, The Three Bears and Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Billy Goats Gruff) © 2011 Jonathan Langley (P) 2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY © 2006 Oliver Jeffers (P) 2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; PADDINGTON: THE ORIGINAL STORY OF THE BEAR FROM PERU © 2007 HarperCollins Publishers Limited (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE ADVENTURES OF BOTTERSNIKES AND GUMBLES (Running Down to the Beach) © 2016 S. A. Wakefield (P) 2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; LITTLE WOLF AND SMELLYBREFF: WHAT’S THE TIME, LITTLE WOLF? © 1980 Ian Whybrow (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited"

Ian Whybrow, Jenny Valentine, Jill Barklem, Jonathan Langley, Michael Bond, Michael Morpurgo, Oliver Jeffers, S. A. Wakefield (Author), Jim Broadbent, Jot Davies, Victoria Wood (Narrator)

Audiobook

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

"#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you’ll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else… Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you’ve just got to be kind. Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We’re glad you found it. “An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian"

Oliver Jeffers (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Audiobooks by Oliver Jeffers

Join Our Community