What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

Unscrupulous thieves Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh plan to steal a farm’s prize cow but the pesky duo hadn’t factored into their plans the talents of a tiny ladybird. The silent ladybird overhears the thieves plotting their crime and finds her voice when she relays their intentions to her farmyard friends. Together, the creatures foil the plot and save the prized cow from capture. A lovely lyrical story featuring a clever criminal caper at its core. Animal sounds abound, making it good fun to read out loud.