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The Wombles

By: Elisabeth Beresford
Narrated by: Bernard Cribbins
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Bloomsbury presents The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford, read by Bernard Cribbins.

Classic and much loved characters are brought to life in the complete and unabridged audio edition of The Wombles, read by Bernard Cribbins, the original voice of the Wombles.

The Wombles is the first ever Wombles book and introduces the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria; Orinoco, who is particularly fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks; general handyman extraordinaire Tobermory, who can turn almost anything that the Wombles retrieve from Wimbledon Common into something useful; Madame Cholet, who cooks the most delicious and natural foods to keep the Wombles happy and contented; and last but not least, Bungo, one of the youngest and cheekiest Wombles of all, who has much to learn and is due to venture out on to the Common on his own for the very first time . . .©2012 Elisabeth Beresford (P)2012 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Funny Suspenseful
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‘No kid should grow up without having the Wombles in their lives'
‘Endearing adventures involving gathering and sorting rubbish, braving meetings with humans and dogs and, in the nicest possible way, making sure the world is a better place'
‘Time has not lessened their charm and children reading them for the first time will be delighted'
‘Today's children will be as charmed as their parents by Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco, Bungo and Tobermory and their quest to recycle rubbish and put it to good use'
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It was so lovely to discover all the wonderful Wombleful characters again. The story follows Bungo's first year as a working Womble.
The stories are written so well that even as an adult I enjoyed them all.

Wombleful!

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My father gave me The Wombles when it was first published by Puffin Books in the early 70s for my 8th birthday. I was hooked from the first chapter and became a huge Womble fan! My bedroom was lined with Womble posters and I owned a gorgeous Orinoco soft toy, who my son later inherited. I couldn’t resist this audiobook and thought it might be a fun listen in this time of turmoil. I was right! Yes, it’s a children’s book, but it is full of gentleness, kindness and humour, all qualities which never date and which are important whatever your age. I felt refreshed and calm by the end, which was exactly what I had hoped for. I just wish the wonderful Bernard Cribbins would narrate the whole series. He is perfect.

Fabulous!

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My 9 year old Son absolutely loved this book. He didn't stop talking about it and he is gutted that there are not anymore from the series to listen too. For me it's been great hearing about a book I also loved as a child.

Wonderful

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Well read and brought back wonderful memories of my childhood listen to these TV.

Amazing stories for young and old

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We really loved it. The voices of the characters were brilliant. Took us back to our younger years., 😊😊😊

Wonderful Wombles

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