50x Pack - The What the Ladybird Heard Play World Book Day

The What the Ladybird Heard Story Play is a special World Book Day 2021 adaptation of the bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard, created by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks. Reworked as a story play, it invites readers to join in and bring the tale to life through performance.

In this edition, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plan to steal the farmer’s prize cow. Unbeknown to them, the smallest and quietest creature has overheard their scheme and prepares a plan of her own. Adapted by Julia Donaldson, the story is presented in a fun, easy-to-read play format, accompanied by Lydia Monks’ bright, distinctive illustrations, plus a page of hints and tips for staging the performance.

Key details

• World Book Day 2021 story play adaptation
• Based on the picture book What the Ladybird Heard
• Adapted by Julia Donaldson
• Illustrations by Lydia Monks
• Includes a page of hints and tips for performing the story

Synopsis

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. The tiniest, quietest creature overhears their plot and decides to act. Told as a story play, this version is designed for reading aloud, sharing, acting out and putting on a performance.