For i am the rat of the highway, and the rat thief never shares. Bsl storytelling the highway rat by wayne sharples youtube. The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. The novel is filled with wildly overlong descriptions of scenes that only exist to gross out the readerlistener. Bsl signer and voice over by grant mccarthy copyright video and music. The highway rat by julia donaldson is a fantastic book to use with your class. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress, imelda staunton, the cd contains the full story with music, the highway. The highway rat by julia donaldson, axel scheffler. A comic homage to alfred noyess 1906 narrative poem the highwayman, julia donaldsons the highway rat echoes to dramatically witty effect noyess rhythmic cadences and the highwayman came riding ridingriding the highwayman came riding, up to the old inndoor as her highway rat.
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The highway rat is a about a rat who steals food from all of the other animals who live on the highway but meets a clever little duck who serves up some comeuppance. Cutter, who can be a very good writer, judging by the chapters in novel that are interviews with secondary characters, uses the most amateurish tactics to try and. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
With tom courtenay, david walliams, kit connor, samantha spiro. Brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress, imelda staunton, this audio download contains the complete, bestselling story with music, the highway rat. Dec 15, 2017 the highway rat spies that squirrel has buns and biscuits aplenty. The highway rats coming, and hes going to steal your snacks. The highway rat by julia donaldson, axel scheffler waterstones. So theres no need to be bored like the gruffalos child. A comic homage to alfred noyess 1906 narrative poem the highwayman, julia donaldsons the highway rat echoes to dramatically witty effect noyess rhythmic cadences and the highwayman came riding ridingriding the highwayman came riding, up to the old inndoor as her highway rat goes riding riding to accost and rob travellers of their food. The creators of stick man and a gold star for zog stand and deliver this fabulous new story of a wickedly loveable villain who gets his. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. Sep 01, 2001 the highway rat is a about a rat who steals food from all of the other animals who live on the highway but meets a clever little duck who serves up some comeuppance. Here, he tells a lifetime of anecdotes in his inimitable new york voice, giving us a. Jack kit connor decides to help his grandpa sir tom courtenay, a world war ii flying ace, who now suffers from alzheimers disease, escape from an old folks home run by miss dandy jennifer saunders, who has ulterior motives. The highway rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns. Just be sure to look for the real one and not the book being read aloud.
An animated family film based on the muchloved childrens book written by julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress, imelda staunton, the cd contains the full story with music, the highway rat listening game and the brand new highway rat song, which was. With accompanying illustrations by axel scheffler, the highway rat is the story of a rat who steals everybody elses food. Simply select the product and the design youd like to personalise from the list below, type out a name of your choice and before you buy youll see exactly how it. The store, the store, highway rat board book, beware of the highway rat. A short little movie that is available on youtube and the abc kids app. The highway rat by julia donaldson audiobook youtube. Jul 03, 2019 the highway rat by julia donaldson these recording are for my beautiful niece who has rett syndrome. He takes clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel he even steals his own horses hay. Julia donaldson, imelda staunton, alison green books.
Axel and julia have now collaborated together for over 20 years and remain one of the most creative partnerships in the childrens books world, drawing comparisons to roald dahl and quentin b. The highway rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. The highway rat unabridged julia donaldson audiobook. Written by julia donaldson, audiobook narrated by imelda staunton. Julia donaldsons buck toothed rodent on a horse whose life is one long feast. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress, imelda staunton, the cd contains the full story with music, the highway rat listening game and the brand new highway rat. The creatures who traveled the highway grew thinner and thinner and thinner,while the highway rat grew horribly fatfrom eating up everyones dinner. But a crafty duck soon puts an end to his crooked ways. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal.
This tribute to alfred noyes the highwayman looks pretty enough, but really doesnt have the same kind of flow to it as past julia donaldson efforts such as the gruffalo. The julia donaldson collection has grown massively over the last two decades. The highway rat rides along the highway stealing all the travellers food. Audio books written by childrens author, julia donaldson.
The highway rat is a disappointing story from the creators of the gruffalo. I have avoided recording a cover of phil ochs interpretation of the alfred noyes 1906 poem, because it is just so great on its own. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steals, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky. This book does have a great rocking rhyme although it does become a bit flimsy in some areas. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. The troop is, at its core, the literary equivalent of torture porn. Julia donaldson books axel scheffler horse hay les rats. Our two families live worlds apart, but stories will always bring us closer.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Why do they think the highway rat steals the other creatures food even though he doesnt seem to like it. Brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress, imelda staunton, this audio download contains the complete, bestselling story with music, the highway rat song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy. The highway rat tells the swashbuckling tale of a greedy rat who craves buns and biscuits, but comes to a sticky end.
Amazons audiobook streaming service audible allows you to stream all the classics as well as the latest kids hits so they can listen to their favourite titles instead. It didnt take long before the class began to shout out their opinions of this highway rat. If your kids love the highway rat you may be glad to know that there is now a movie. Thats why we are taken aback at amazon selling it so cheap. Bbc one the highway rat, the highway rat meets squirrel. This character magnetically attaches to your toniebox, allowing you to listen to the audio story. The highway rat by julia donaldson, 9781407170732, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The highway rat is one of julia donaldsons newer stories, and so its incredibly popular. Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steals, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end. And whats more, you can pop on another tonie and jump between audiobooks, music or your own interactive audio. The highway rat rides along the highway stealing all of the travellers food. Brilliantly performed by awardwinning actress imelda staunton, the cd contains the full story with music, a listening game and the highway rat song, written specially for this cd by julia. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. See more ideas about mouse crafts, the gruffalo and world book day ideas. Jimmy breslin can sniff out a story like he can sniff out a rat.
Younger folks will certainly like it as it follows on the footsteps of other donaldson books that have been adapted for animation during the festive period. We have lots of crosscurricular ideas and teaching activities for you. Based on the beloved childrens book written by julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler, the highway rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, cookies, and all sweet things. A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals food, before his sweet tooth finally leads him to a sticky outcome. The bbcs christmas animation treat is the highway rat. Bsl signer and voiceover by grant mccarthy copyright video and music. The highway rat always demands sweets and junk food from his hardworking, peasantclass victims give me your pastries and puddings. The highway rat story game and song with imelda staunton. Europese omroep the highway rat unabridged julia donaldson audiobook download europese omroep. For i am the rat of the highway, and whatever i want i take. The bestselling story is now available with a highquality audio cd. A brave duck in a red kerchief lures the thief to a distant cave, supposedly full of biscuits and buns.
Magic light pictures will release a soundtrack album for the bbc animated holiday special the highway rat. We have released a new version of the hoopla web site. Encourage the children to predict what the other creatures could do to stop the highway rat. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways. The highway rat another great julia donaldson book. A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals food. There are masses of great games and activities and fun stuff you can download here. A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals food, before his sweet tooth finally leads him to a sticky. Axel scheffler is a book illustrator best known for creating artwork for childrens books, particularly the gruffalo and the gruffalos child written by julia donaldson.
Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. The highway rat julia donaldson books, axel scheffler, rats. The highway rat by julia donaldson video dailymotion. If you cant find it, let me know and i will email you a link. The highway rat by julia donaldson these recording are for my beautiful niece who has rett syndrome. A rollicking rhyme in the style of alfred noyes famous poem the highwayman, this is the story of the villainous highway rat, who gallops along the highway.