The second story about the Hardacre Family who have been left a farm in a will.

It's the very first day in the Hardacre Family's new home. There's lots of work to be done - and plenty of surprises along the way! A gentle and amusing country story.

Shoo Rayner is the author of over 100 books. He has also illustrated many books for other authors, including Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen and Rose Impey. He lives in the Forest of Dean, in the darkest corner of England, with his wife, two children, two cats and a pond full of single-celled creatures. He is in much demand for his story-telling skills, which he brings to this exciting recording.