Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are up to their sneaky tricks again! Luckily Ladybird is on hand once more to save the day.
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside follows the successful formula of the previous stories, with clever Ladybird foiling Hugh and Len with some animal-noise confusion. This story is lots of fun to read aloud thanks to Donaldson's clever use of onomatopoeia and joyful rhyme scheme, and little ones will be keen to get involved too.
Hugh and Len's failed escapades prompted lots of giggles, as ever, but despite its similarities to the rest of the series, this story still feels fresh and new.
Monks' artwork is bright and cheerful. I could look for ages at the friendly, detailed landscapes which are full of fun things to spot. Little readers will love the glitter on every page, and its always fun to search for the tiny ladybird too. This story also featured a few of our favourites from previous Donaldson/Monks stories, which were fun to spot.
Thank you Macmillan for sending us a copy for review.
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks
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