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The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 2 - China Shop

This story explores themes of responsibility and care, overcoming challenges and facing fears. Once again Solomon Hog faces challenges throughout his journey from a road filled with mice to a mischievous donkey. Solly also has to face his fear by delivering a parcel to Barry Bull despite having potentially damaged it.

The story encourages readers to be responsible, determined, and brave in their pursuits, even when faced with difficulties. The moral of the story is that perseverance and overcoming challenges can lead to personal growth.

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There's been a delivery mix-up wreaking havoc at the hairdressers.

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The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 4 - The Pollen Parcel Cover
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Solly gets himself into trouble with the bees during a special delivery.

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The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 6 - Tight Rope  Cover
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Solly must cross a tightrope to deliver Ms Sloth’s fragile tea set.

  • 8 mins
The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 7 - UnBEARable Cover
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A customer is demanding more than a busy delivery-pig can offer.

  • 9 mins
The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 8 - Flying Squirrel Cape Cover
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Solly takes some inspiration from a flying children's TV character.

  • 9 mins
The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 9 - Pig In A Blanket Cover
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Solly is under the weather and brain fog is hampering his deliveries.

  • 13 mins
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  • 12 mins
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Benefits of reading Airmail - China Shop

This short story covers themes of bravery/courage, hardship, hard work, quest and responsibility. This story can be read to kids in their early ages and is a great way to start a bedtime routine. It can also be read by children themselves. We recommend children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old for this story.

Who are the main characters in Airmail - China Shop?

The main character in all of the Airmail series stories is Solly the pig. In this animal story and specifically episode 2 there are plenty of animal characters such as a bull, donkey, mouse and a wren.