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Audiobooks Narrated by Nigel Pilkington
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"Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Shakespeare written and read by Terry Deary, with Aysha Kala and Nigel Pilkington. Featuring exciting activities for listeners to enjoy alongside the stories!
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a fantastic collection of Shakespeare tales based on action-packed true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Molly loves travelling with Shakespeare’s theatre company but the jester, Armin, keeps picking on her. Meanwhile, on stage, Helena wants revenge on Hermia, Lysander wants revenge on Demetrius and the fairy queen Titania has fallen in love with a donkey!
Macbeth: Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master ‘Foulbrew’. Can she find a way to escape her revolting master? In the play, Lady Macbeth wants to be queen but Duncan is on the throne. The witches say Macbeth will rule, so ghosts, treason and blood are bound to follow.
Romeo and Juliet: Sam is about to star in Shakespeare’s new play but a plague is spreading through the city. Will Sam get his big break or will the plague shut down the theatre? On stage, Romeo and Juliet are in love but their families can’t stand each other!
Twelfth Night: Jane and John have uncovered a plot to steal the throne from Queen Elizabeth I while she watches a play. Can they stop it in time? Meanwhile, in the play, Olivia loves the boy Caesario, who is in fact not a boy but a girl, Viola. Viola loves Orsino but Orsino loves Olivia. What a tangle...
Terrible True Tales: Shakespeare explores the fascinating world of William Shakespeare through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Shakespeare’s travelling theatre company and a laugh-out loud comedy. This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. C 2016 Terry Deary P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious graphic novel audiobook! Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.
'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian
'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8
When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history.
'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7
'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash
Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest C 2026 Sheena Dempsey P 2026 Small Wardour"
"Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, audio graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series.
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash
Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission – destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day!
The race against time – several times over! – makes this pacey and hilarious audio graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it.
'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7
'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8
'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash
Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 mini book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest C 2024 Sheena Dempsey P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious audio graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.
'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian
When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and Splash have a point to prove. The two travel to Ancient Rome, hoping to bring back a centurion helmet as proof of their adventures. But when Pablo and Splash meet an emperor with a passion for collecting exotic birds, only some quick thinking - and emergency time travel - can save them from the fate that awaits them in the Colosseum!
'Pablo and Splash is my favourite book series and I love it! Roman Holiday is my favourite book so far. I couldn't stop laughing my head off' - Dougie, age 9
'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7
'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8
Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 special mini-book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest C 2025 Sheena Dempsey P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor.
*Filled with cool music, fun sound effects, and exciting character voices, this audiobook is a time-travelling adventure for your ears!*
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man.
Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2025
Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner. Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a holiday with her. But far from the luxury beach destination that Splash has in mind, the pair end up in a time-travel machine that takes them back to the age of the dinosaurs! Suddenly their icy homeland doesn't seem so dull …
'Joyful, fun and very silly indeed' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
‘It’s such a great book! Can’t wait for the next one!’ Mark Bradley, author of Bumble and Snug
'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times
'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7
'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8
This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday. C 2024 Sheena Dempsey P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Castle Quest by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor.
*Filled with cool music, fun sound effects, and exciting character voices, this audiobook is a time-travelling adventure for your ears!*
Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with everyone's favourite time-travelling penguins! An exclusive new adventure perfect for readers aged 6+. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it!
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on a quest! Splash has heard there was an unlimited supply of delicious fishy snacks in medieval England. She heads straight to the time-machine, pulling best pal Pablo along by the flipper.
They soon meet some sheep, a pig and a very angry farmer – but no sign of tasty treats at all. Will they have better luck inside the castle? Or is it time to say ‘good knight’?
Funny, exciting, and perfect for emerging readers, don't miss this laugh-out-loud adventure in the wonderful world of Pablo and Splash!
'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators C 2026 Sheena Dempsey P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"First published in 1872, Poor Miss Finch tells the story of Lucilla Finch, a young woman who is blind due to an accident. Lucilla lives with her devoted companion, Madame Pratolungo, and fiancé, Oscar Dubourg. However, experimental surgery offers Lucilla the possibility of regaining her sight. Over time a love triangle emerges between Lucilla, Oscar and Oscar’s identical twin, Nugent.
Poor Miss Finch is particularly compelling because of Collins’s exploration of themes such as identity, perception and the consequences of societal expectations. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, shedding light on the limitations of superficial appearances. It masterfully weaves together mystery, romance and social commentary."
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"The most important football match in the Scrapheap kicks off...but when things start going wrong for Striker and her team, can they find a way to turn it around?
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
Understanding and respecting others' differences and abilities is a key skill for children to learn to make the world a kinder place. In Striker and the Team, Striker learns that each of her teammates bring something different to the team, and they all shine in different ways.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centred around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in maths, but in all areas of development. You can download the accompanying activities at numbots.com/audio-stories.
NumBots is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction."
"When Flamingo grows tired of getting cold legs in the Scrapheap lake, she realises she needs a raft! But building a raft is harder than she realises, and it's not all plain sailing.
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
Handling mistakes and dealing with failure is a big part of learning how to be resilient. Flamingo and the Raft teaches the valuable lesson that setbacks can be turned into stepping stones towards success.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centred around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in maths, but in all areas of development. You can download the accompanying activities at numbots.com/audio-stories.
NumBots is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction."
"Whenever Tractor bursts a tyre, Rusty is always on-hand to fix it. But when Tractor's tyre bursts in the creepiest part of the Scrapheap, he's faced with fixing his tyre all by himself.
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
Tractor and the Tyre highlights the importance of independent learning. When children master a skill or concept without help, it can be incredibly confidence-boosting and empowering, showing them the remarkable strength of their own abilities.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centred around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in maths, but in all areas of development. You can download the accompanying activities at numbots.com/audio-stories.
NumBots is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction."
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