While exploring the beach, four adventurous children make the acquaintance of a very odd creature: a sand fairy. When they have adapted to the brusque and forthright demeanor of the fairy, they discover that he has unusual powers, which he can be persuaded to demonstrate. As a result, the children enjoy many bizarre adventures, some of which are dangerous, but all of which are entertaining.

Five Children and It is the first volume of a trilogy. The later escapades of the children are described in the succeeding volumes, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Story of the Amulet.

Narrated by Cate Barratt.

Cast

• Jane - Charlotte Duckett
• Anthea - Libby Stephenson
• Cyril - Amanda Friday
• Robert - Becca Maggie
• Psammead - John Burlinson
• Martha - K. G.Cross
• The Lamb - Amanda Friday
• Cook - Jennifer Fournier
• Rebecca - Cate Barratt
• Mother - Elizabeth Klett
• Amelia - Maureen Boutillier
• Jessie - Leanne Yau
• Little Girl - Miranda Hodges
• Mr. Beale - Denis Daly
• Mr. Crispin - Tovarisch
• Mr. Peasmarsh - Alan Weyman
• Beale the Gamekeeper - David Prickett
• Pharaoh - Brett Downey
• Levi - Brian Mansi

Audio edited by Michele Eaton.