Audiobooks Narrated by Stephen Fry

How To Talk So People Will Listen: And Sound Confident (Even When You’re Not)

"Find your voice and own the room, even when your legs are shaking! Do you sometimes feel awkward about speaking in class or meeting new people? Lots of us feel like this sometimes-even people whose job it is to talk! In this audiobook, professional cartoon voice artist Lizzie Waterworth tells you all about her strategies for confident speaking, from breathing exercises to what to do with your hands, and how to conquer that pesky inner voice that whispers 'What if...?'. Packed with funny stories from Lizzie's world of cartoons, and top tips from a host of professional voice artists and public figures, such as Stephen Fry, David Menkin, and BBC presenter Ben Shires, this audiobook is full of practical advice to help you find your voice! Including Horrid HenryTM references by kind permission of Novel Entertainment Limited. Narrated by Lizzie Waterworth with contributions from: Stephen Fry, Sue Elliott-Nicholls, Emma Tate, Wayne Forester, Tom Clarke Hill, Mel Churcher, Marcel McCalla, David Menkin, David Holt, Catherine Conley, Jules de Jongh, Katherine Schell, Keith Wickham, Raj Ghatak, Sharon Miller, Akie Kotabe, Ben Shires, Teresa Gallagher, Lewis Dow, Jimmy Hibbert, Jenny Clarke, Leigh Matty, Steve Hoy. Lizzie Waterworth had her first break into animation voiceovers aged 22, and has been voicing award-winning cartoons and video games ever since, including the lead role in Horrid Henry and characters in numerous successful kids' shows like Bob the Builder and Mush-Mush and the Mushables. In 2019, she was nominated for a BAFTA for her role as Henry. When she's not in a recording studio, she is helping young people to build their speaking confidence, visiting schools and businesses to run workshops, speaking at events, and coaching one-to-one. Lizzie is currently working with her local NHS hospital Milton Keynes University Hospital, supporting their paediatric department by identifying ways to help children feel more confident during their visits. 'We teach our children reading and writing but we forget listening and speaking, which are essential life skills. Lizzie brilliantly fills that gap for speaking in this fun, easy-to-read manual for children of all ages (and parents too!). Every child should have this!' - Julian Treasure, top-10 TED speaker and author of How To Be Heard 'The book looks really brilliant - I will definitely be using it for homework sessions with my younger ones.' - Dr Natalie Cawley, counselling psychologist and psychotherapist 'Lizzie has a terrific way of helping folks overcome natural fears about speaking in front of others, and this book very much captures her spirit and energy. In How to Talk so People Will Listen, she draws on her professional knowledge and experience to treat the topic seriously while also making it fun.' - James Tierney, Yale University English Language Programs © 2023 Lizzie Waterworth (P) 2023 DK Audio"

Lizzie Waterworth (Author), Emma Tate, Lizzie Waterworth, Stephen Fry, Sue Elliott-Nicholls, Tom Clarke Hill, Wayne Forester (Narrator)

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Paddington Goes To Hospital

"A funny story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry. When the Browns find Paddington lying on the lawn, unable to remember where he is or even what the word “bun” means, they immediately realise something is seriously wrong and send for an ambulance. It’s Paddington’s first time in hospital and the doctors and nurses soon discover that he is rather an unusual patient! Full of the humorous misunderstandings and adventures that this lovable bear is famous for, this is a great story for the young Paddington fan who is apprehensive, or merely curious, about what goes on inside a hospital."

Karen Jankel, Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington at the Palace

"A funny story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry. READ BY PAUL VAUGHAN. When Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard, there are so many people in the way he can’t see a thing. Luckily, a mysterious someone ‘on high’ appears to like small bears…"

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington in the Garden

"A funny story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry. For Paddington, one of the nicest things about being a bear and living with the Brown family is being able to share their lovely garden. And though he may not have “green fingers”, the fact that paws and marmalade are never far apart leads to some unexpectedly colourful results during National Garden Week!"

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington: The original story of the bear from Peru

"The original story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry. Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington. The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around."

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Even More Funny Paddington Stories

"Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Here you can listen to six hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. This fun-filled collection brings together six laugh-out-loud stories: Paddington at the Fair Paddington in Hot Water Paddington and the Busy Day Paddington Minds the House Paddington and the Tutti-Frutti Rainbow Paddington’s Party Tricks"

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington’s Party Tricks

"A funny birthday story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. It’s Mr Gruber’s birthday party, and Paddington is providing the entertainment. Mr Curry tries to spoil the fun, as always, but it’s Paddington who gets the last laugh . . ."

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow

"A funny seaside story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. When the Browns take Paddington on a trip to the seaside, a storm threatens to dampen their day. Will an extra-special ice cream and some wishful thinking bring the sun out again?"

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington Minds the House

"A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. When the Browns go out for the day, Paddington decides to surprise them by baking a chocolate cake and spring cleaning the house. However, it isn’t a good idea to try and do both things at the same time, as Paddington soon finds out . . ."

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington and the Busy Day

"A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. Paddington finds himself at a loose end, which spells trouble for the Brown family! They have lots of suggestions for jobs to keep him occupied, but Paddington’s way of doing things are not always what’s expected . . ."

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington in Hot Water

"A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. There’s nothing Paddington likes better than a bedtime snack. But what with nightmares, a bath in his pyjamas and a week’s worth of washing to do, perhaps eating marmalade sandwiches in bed isn’t such a good idea after all?"

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington at the Fair

"A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. Paddington enjoys a fun-filled day at the fair with the Browns. He tries his paw at the coconut shy, slides down the helter-skelter and even jets off on the sky-rocketing Space Craft ride! All in all, a rather exhausting day for a small bear as the fortune-teller knowingly predicts . . ."

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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