Let’s Read with Lyla and Dad
By Josh Davis
Hey, this is Lyla and… Dad. We LOVE reading and here you can listen as we enjoy our favourite stories. So c’mon, let’s read!
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Let’s Read with Lyla and DadMay 08, 2024
00:00
10:12
Slinky Malinki Catflaps, by Lynley Dodd
Slinky Malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. He's soon joined by his friends Greywacke Jones, Butterball Brown, the Poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang.
May 09, 202413:32
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
Do you like Green Eggs & Ham….?
May 08, 202410:12
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, by Mo Willems
Have you ever heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs? Yes, you heard right - DINOSAURS. Once upon a time, there were three hungry dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and ... a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.
May 04, 202414:49
The Very Brave Lion, by Wendy Ravenhill
Leo is a little cub. He talks to his Daddy about growing up. He learns it's ok to be scared sometimes, and that kindness and love are all that matters.
May 02, 202413:03
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, by Mem Fox
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her.
May 01, 202413:01
The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl
Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry she's Put the Magic Finger on Them All. And very strange things have begun to happen...
Apr 29, 202443:31
The Stompysaurus, by Rachel Bright
One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother's being a tease, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE!
Apr 27, 202413:11
Dance of the Dinosaurs, by Colin and Jackie Hawkins
It's a dark, thundery night and two children lie in bed, afraid and unable to sleep. Then their cat says he wants to show them where all the noise outside is really coming from...
Apr 27, 202416:11
Magic Beach, by Alison Lester
Visit a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars.
Apr 24, 202416:31
We’re going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen
We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?
Apr 23, 202411:10
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.
But how many passengers will one broomstick take? And what about the dragon who fancies “witch and chips” for tea?
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As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.
But how many passengers will one broomstick take? And what about the dragon who fancies “witch and chips” for tea?
To listen to all the stories we’ve read, you can subscribe here;
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsreadlylaanddad/subscribe
Apr 22, 202410:21
What If, by Lynn Jenkins
For Issy, and many more little worriers, ‘what if…’ are two small words that lead to uneasy feelings. But maybe they can be used for something a little more fun!
Apr 22, 202417:01
My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville
Come and learn all about the Ponies of Ponyville & their magical adventures in Equestria.
Apr 17, 202422:25
The Koala Who Could, by Rachel Bright
Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!
Apr 16, 202416:00
Mog, the forgetful Cat, by Judith Kerr
Mog is a cat, who forgets things all the time. But when she forgets how to get in the house… she ends up saving the day.
Apr 15, 202423:41
Doctorsaurus, by Emi-Lou May
Triceratops has hurt his horn and T-Rex's nose is all blocked and snotty. Join Doctorsaurus as she races to the rescue and helps the poorly dinosaurs feel better. But when Brontosaurus has a tummy ache, the dinosaurs get a little more than they bargained for!
Apr 14, 202419:10
Mr Brown Can Moo, Can You? By, Dr. Seuss
Mr. Brown is a sound-making wonder! He can moo…. can you?
Apr 11, 202415:11
Beauty & the Beast
Beautiful Belle dreams of a life of adventure, but when she becomes trapped in a cursed castle with a terrifying beast, she fears she is doomed. Slowly, Belle starts to see a softer side to the Beast and learns that beauty comes from within in this tale as old as time. Is Belle's love enough to break the curse?
Apr 10, 202424:58
It's Ramadan, Curious George
Everyone's favorite curious little monkey celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. He gets to learn about Fasting & the celebrating of Eid.
Apr 09, 202420:00
What Do They Do with All the Poo from All the Animals at the Zoo? by Anh Do
What do they do with all the poo
from all the animals at the zoo?
The hippos, the tigers, the kangaroos-
What do they do with all that poo?
from all the animals at the zoo?
The hippos, the tigers, the kangaroos-
What do they do with all that poo?
Apr 09, 202413:35
Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas, by Aaron Blabey
Everyone knows that piranhas don't eat bananas -- except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds! Brian's piranha friends think he's crazy. Piranhas don't eat bananas -- their sharp teeth are for eating meat!
Apr 08, 202413:59
Matilda, by Roald Dahl
01:18 Chapter 1 - The Reader of Books
16:10 Chapter 2 - Mr Woormwood, the great car dealer
27:00 Chapter 3 - The Hat & the Superglue
35:30 Chapter 4 - The Ghost
46:08 Chapter 5 - Arithmetic
56:19 Chapter 6 - The Platinum Blond Man
1:14:35 Chapter 7 - Miss Honey
1:37:27 Chapter 8 - The Trunchbull
1:50:01 Chapter 9 - The Parents
2:06:49 Chapter 10 - Throwing the Hammer
2:28:59 Chapter 11 - Bruce Bogtrotter & the cake
2:51:39 Chapter 12 - Lavender
3:06:40 Chapter 13 - The Weekly Test
3:34:01 Chapter 14 - The First Miracle
3:58:07 Chapter 15 - The Second Miracle
4:10:55 Chapter 16 - Miss Honey’s Cottage
4:39:07 - Chapter 17 - Miss Honey’s Story
5:02:18 Chapter 18 - The Names
5:08:24 Chapter 19 - The Practice
5:15:14 Chapter 20 - The Third Miracle
5:30:38 Chapter 21 - A New Home
Apr 07, 202405:45:15
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapters 1-5)
00:00 Let’s Read Matilda
01:18 Chapter 1 - The Reader of Books
16:10 Chapter 2 - Mr Woormwood, the great car dealer
26:52 Chapter 3 - The Hat & the Superglue
35:22 Chapter 4 - The Ghost
45:59 Chapter 5 - Arithmetic
Apr 07, 202456:19
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapters 6-9)
00:00 Chapter 6 - The Platinum Blond Man
18:16 Chapter 7 - Miss Honey
41:10 Chapter 8 - The Trunchbull
53:43 Chapter 9 - The Parents
18:16 Chapter 7 - Miss Honey
41:10 Chapter 8 - The Trunchbull
53:43 Chapter 9 - The Parents
Apr 07, 202401:10:29
Matilda, by Roald Dahl. (Chapters 10, 11, 12 & 13)
00:00 Chapter 10 - Throwing the Hammer
22:11 Chapter 11 - Bruce Bogtrotter & the cake
44:50 Chapter 12 - Lavender
59:51 Chapter 13 - The Weekly Test
Apr 07, 202401:27:12
Matilda, by Roald Dahl (Chapter 14, 15, 16 )
00:00 Chapter 14 - The First Miracle
24:06 Chapter 15 - The Second Miracle
36:53 Chapter 16 - Miss Honey’s Cottage
24:06 Chapter 15 - The Second Miracle
36:53 Chapter 16 - Miss Honey’s Cottage
Apr 07, 202401:05:05
Matilda, by Roald Dahl - (Chapter 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21)
00:00 Chapter 17 - Miss Honey’s Story
23:11 Chapter 18 - The Names
29:15 Chapter 19 - The Practice
36:50 Chapter 20 - The Third Miracle
52:13 Chapter 21 - A New Home
23:11 Chapter 18 - The Names
29:15 Chapter 19 - The Practice
36:50 Chapter 20 - The Third Miracle
52:13 Chapter 21 - A New Home
Apr 07, 202401:06:10
Five Minutes Peace, by Jill Murphy
One morning Mrs Large, needing some peace and quiet away from her boisterous children, decides to take refuge in the bathroom. She fills herself a foamy bubble-bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast... but finds her peace is to be very short-lived!
Apr 04, 202411:09
Bluey, The Pool
On a trip to the pool Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being fussy and over-prepared, but they soon realise that's what makes the fun things possible.
Apr 02, 202416:54
The Last Noo Noo, by Jill Murphy
Marlon, the monster, loves his dummies. He calls them his noo-noos. Marlon's granny says he's too old for a dummy and all the other monsters tease him about it too. But Marlon isn't going to give up his noo-noo until he wants to.
Apr 01, 202418:52
Fox in Socks, by Dr. Suess
Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town,
Mar 31, 202414:32
Pig the Pug, Aaron Blabey
Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is bad-tempered, rude and he never, ever shares. One day, Pig's greed finally backfires and something rather unexpected happens to him.
Mar 27, 202410:33
Gigantosaurus, by Jonny Duddle
His feet go STOMP! His jaws go CRUNCH! In the blink of an eye you'll be his LUNCH!
Mar 26, 202417:55
I am a Tiger, by Karl Newson
The bold little mouse declares I am a tiger. and manages to convince a raccoon, a fox, a snake and a bird not only that this is true, but that they are not what they think they are. Until…. a real tiger turns up!
Mar 25, 202412:09
Atchoo: The Complete Guide to Good Manners, by Mij Kelly
This is the story of Suzy Sue and the fateful day when she went 'ATCHOO!'. Suzy Sue sneezes but forgets to cover her mouth. The animals are astounded and decide it's time to teach her some manners.
Mar 24, 202420:02
Daddy Fartypants, by Emer Stamp
Daddy Fartypants was a very windy bear. It didn't matter where he was. Or what he was doing... And the worst thing? Daddy Fartypants always blames someone else. But that all changes when he meets Little Bear's lovely (and very windy) new teacher...
Mar 23, 202411:05
The Runaway Dinner, by Allan Ahlberg
Banjo Cannon loves his dinner, his favourite is always a nice sausage. Every night! But… things are not so great when his dinner runs away!
Mar 20, 202431:29
Bluey; Easter
It's Easter and Bingo is worried the Easter bunny has forgotten about her and Bluey like last year. But when they wake up to a series of clues, Bluey and Bingo are led on an exciting Easter egg treasure hunt around the house!
Mar 19, 202423:09
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinke
Even the roughest, toughest trucks need to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep. Especially after a hard day working with their friends.
Mar 18, 202414:43
Aliens Love Underpants, by Claire Freedman
Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise....
Mar 17, 202410:22
The Fly who Told a Lie, by Russell Punter
Even the best lie in the world gets found out in the end.
Mar 16, 202416:01
Simon Sock, by Sue Hendra
Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match?
Mar 15, 202414:42
The Day The Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt
Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!
Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.
The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.
The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
Mar 13, 202426:21
Once Upon a Dragon's Fire, by Beatrice Blue
Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. Or so the stories said. When two children called Freya and Sylas met the dragon, they found something very different indeed...
Mar 11, 202414:00
Peppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
Peppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!
Mar 10, 202422:29
Pandarina, by Matilda Rose
Meet Pandarina, the ballet-loving Panda with magical paws. She's a little bit clumsy, but she never gives up!
Mar 09, 202415:02
The Pirate Mums, by Jodie Lancet-Grant
Billy has two pirates for mums. He wishes his family could be more like everyone else's. Until a swashbuckling adventure changes everything!
Mar 08, 202413:10
Charlie and Lola: A Dog With Nice Ears, by Lauren Child
Lola wants a dog - but her perfect pooch seem oddly like a ... rabbit!
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Mar 07, 202415:59
The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns, by Kes Gray
Are you ready to discover some Unicorns…. and some spooky BOOnicorns, polite AFTERYOUnicorns, floating BALLOONincorns, smelly POOnicorns, clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns
- and so many more!
- and so many more!
Mar 06, 202421:33
All the Ways to be Smart, by Davina Bell
Smart is not just ticks and crosses,
smart is building boats from boxes.
Painting patterns, wheeling wagons,
being mermaids, riding dragons...
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Mar 05, 202416:44