Hi everyone, and a very special welcome to the 'Where the Animals Speak' series! I'm Chris Smith, and I am absolutely delighted to be your host as we embark on a truly magical journey through our three very special books. This series is designed to blend fun, imagination and a touch of educational magic, to show all the amazing creatures that inhabit our world, and to explore all the different ways that we can all learn from them.

I wanted to create a series that combines all the amazing aspects of storytelling, and I hope that you will agree that this is an incredible way to experience the beauty of the animal kingdom. This podcast is designed to be a companion to our three wonderful books, which are full of unique characters and fantastic adventures. I'm so excited to bring these special worlds to life in a new way, making it as easy as possible for everyone to come and explore.

In this series, we will be exploring all the stories from all three of the 'Where the Animals Speak...' books. This will be an incredible journey all the way from A to Z, and it will be a wonderful way to dive into all the magical words that are written inside each paperback. You will be able to follow along with the audio, as it takes you from the first page all the way to the last, so that you can see the words come to life, as if you were there in the story.